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Online Chat Services

Chat with your visitors when they need it the most

Our awarding-winning live chat service has a proven track record in helping companies increase sales and improve customer service.

  • Close sales online with visitors who hesitate on product pages or in the shopping cart by inviting them to a live chat with a product specialist.
  • Increase average order values by cross-selling or upselling complementary products or accessories. You will also improve shoppers’ experience and build customer loyalty.
  • Improve first contact resolution through hands-on assistance from an online support representative. Live chat offers the best balance of real-time communication, customer satisfaction and cost.

Exit surveys show that visitors who use live chat are happier and more profitable than those who rely on self-service:

Typical Performance Metrics Across LivePerson Clients
MetricResults
Shopping Cart Conversion Rates18-20% increase in conversion rate
Customer Satisfaction Rating 90% are very satisfied with interaction
Opt-in Email Rate25% of chatters opt in to receive future communications

 

The advantages of live chat


For Online Sales
For Customer Care

FOR ONLINE SALES

Live Chat Increases Sales and Brand Loyalty

  • Answer product questions while visitors are still online
  • Suggest complementary products or corresponding accessories
  • Offer incentives-such as free shipping-to visitors who are sitting on the fence

The Benefits of Live Chat

Increase sales. Visitors who use live chat purchase at much higher rates than those who don't. Providing immediate online answers to product questions eliminates barriers to purchasing.

Shorten the sales cycle. Retailers who probe visitors about their needs online are able to push relevant product information and answer questions immediately.

Increase customer loyalty. Build customer confidence and trust by showing them that a live agent is just a click away.

Top Features

FOR CUSTOMER CARE

Provide Real-Time Customer Support and Keep Customers Loyal

  • Supply online assistance from a real person
  • Live chat allows you to supply immediate answers to urgent questions
  • Deliver consistent and reliable information

The Benefits of Live Chat

Increased staff efficiency. Canned answers provide quick responses of standard messages, and make it possible for agents to chat with multiple visitors at the same time.

Increase your customer satisfaction and loyalty. Customers experience shorter waiting time and get immediate answers to their questions.

Decrease your phone bill. Live chat service will decrease your communication costs, especially if you are using an 800 number.

Top Features

All features are available for use in both sales and service implementations.

This is just a partial listing of live chat features. For a complete list, click here.