If you are a new user of the HelpOnClick live chat, or still thinking of opening an account, you need to know about some helpful live chat features that make your user experience full and fruitful.
Pre-Chat fields
When a website visitor contacts you via the chat widget, you might want to know the visitor’s name and some other information before the chat starts. Here the pre-chat fields come in useful. You can regulate the number of fields and collect the info you need. Also if you have several departments, such as sales, technical support, marketing inquiries or general questions, you allow visitors to choose the department and they get to the right person on the first try. Go to Admin > Customize > Pre-Chat Fields to set up the feature.
Incoming chat sound alert
During slow hours there is no need in having the chat admin panel open in front of you. You can minimize the window, or even leave your seat without risk to miss a call. Just make sure that the sound alert is on (on the Monitor tab), and your PC sound is on too. Once someone contacts your online chat service, the sound will notify you immediately.
Automated chat invitations
Invite visitors to chat using automated invitation rules. These live chat feature provides huge opportunity to create custom invitation rules, and invite visitors with personalized messages. You can set up timing, user type, referral URL or current URL, send a visitor to a specific department, and of course, compose a specific invitation message for each invitation case. You can create as many invitation messages as you need. Go to Admin > Customize > Invitation Window to set up invitations.
Pre-defined replies
For the most frequent questions it is wise to use ready replies. Keyword search will help you find the correct message quickly, and you will be able to provide full information instantly. Canned messages help you save your time, and allow manage simultaneous conversations easily.
Offline mode
When all operators are offline, you can hide the widget, or allow visitors to leave a message. Just define the required fields and set up an email for collecting messages.
Social buttons
Allow your visitors to find you on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter. Enable the social buttons on the Settings tab, and your customers will be able to reach your social accounts right from the chat window.
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