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Increasing numbering of businesses use live chat operators

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:53 pm
by jasoncarey
Live chat services are just getting started, but it is taking off pretty quickly as customers get used to the idea. Forester Research reported that in 2003, 30% of online customers used live chat for customer service when it was available, whereas only 19% used it in 2001. Live chat is estimated to be used by nearly 60% of e-shoppers in 2007, according to Forrester.

Jupiter research also reports that companies using proactive chat average about 30% increase in order value. Proactive click-to-call and chat interactions have been shown to encourage up to a 20% increase in conversation rates.

Live chat is becoming mandatory for any online retail as users find it more trustworthy owing to human contact and it is time saving for customers.