PF Support Chat - Live Chat & Forum Questions

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A live chat support feature was recently tested and added to the homepage and contact page for administrative and forum inquiries. Users expressed interest in changing the chat icon's image, suggesting alternatives like personal photos or famous figures instead of the current stock photo. The chat service, powered by LiveChat, was under trial for a month but was discontinued after two days due to minimal engagement and quick hang-ups, indicating it was not a worthwhile investment. Suggestions for a more appealing icon included humorous options like a prairie dog or grumpy cat. The experiment concluded with a recognition that the service did not meet expectations.
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Some of you may have seen me experimenting with a live chat support popup a few hours ago. I've since put the support option as a button on the homepage and on the contact us page. This should be use for administrative support or forum questions only. I'm on several hours a day, but can't guarantee any specific times. This support option is on a trial basis.
 
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Nice!

Are you able to change the picture/avatar of the chat icon? I'm not sure what it says during regular hours, but right now it says, "Leave a Message" and has a picture of a man who I swear I've seen before (being used for a similar purpose). I think it would be cool to put a picture of yourself, or maybe a famous scientist or something.
 
Dembadon said:
has a picture of a man who I swear I've seen before (being used for a similar purpose). I think it would be cool to put a picture of yourself, or maybe a famous scientist or something.
Probably in some teeth-whitening add :biggrin: I rather see the furry little creature.
 
Dembadon said:
Nice!

Are you able to change the picture/avatar of the chat icon? I'm not sure what it says during regular hours, but right now it says, "Leave a Message" and has a picture of a man who I swear I've seen before (being used for a similar purpose). I think it would be cool to put a picture of yourself, or maybe a famous scientist or something.

Its used by these sites:

1.Rekindling - Rehab Luton Home
2www.bigcontacts.com/bigcontacts2
3Storm Group- llC # BC667571 | Storm Group
4.soul.juwai.com/residences/
5.Albaonline Website Development and SEO Experts, Website package Gold Coast, Web Design Brisbane
6. twweonline.tumblr.com/
7.Contactos - easyCloud Portugal
8.Clinicas de recuperação dependentes químicos 9.
10.انجمن تخصصی وب هاستینگ ایران
11.add-list.ir/index.php?page=6‎
End of list
(Google search :rolleyes:)
 
Dembadon said:
Nice!

Are you able to change the picture/avatar of the chat icon? I'm not sure what it says during regular hours, but right now it says, "Leave a Message" and has a picture of a man who I swear I've seen before (being used for a similar purpose). I think it would be cool to put a picture of yourself, or maybe a famous scientist or something.

If the support becomes worthwhile I'll change the graphic. At the moment it's a stock photo the software company provides. I'm using LiveChat. It's a very popular live chat support software. I'll keep the service up for a month and determine if I want to continue with it.
 
I also vote to change the graphic, the guy looks just a tad too cheesy.
 
Such a stock photo doesn't make me want to request support, quite the opposite.
 
Monique said:
Such a stock photo doesn't make me want to request support, quite the opposite.
True. The guy looks like a psychopath, IMO.
 
turbo said:
True. The guy looks like a psychopath, IMO.

lol what if that really was a photo of me
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
lol what if that really was a photo of me
Then I would say "Nice psychopath. Please don't come to Maine." :eek:
 
  • #11
Greg Bernhardt said:
lol what if that really was a photo of me
:smile:

I suggest grumpy cat.
 
  • #12
Evo said:
:smile:

I suggest grumpy cat.

Or a prairie dog.

prarie-dog-tech-support.jpg
 
  • #13
lisab said:
Or a prairie dog.

prarie-dog-tech-support.jpg
Oh, Praire dog looks very professional. Prairie dog it is!
 
  • #14
Maybe you could put an 'open' icon when you are online and ready to deal with requests live.
 
  • #15
StevieTNZ said:
Maybe you could put an 'open' icon when you are online and ready to deal with requests live.

The icon does change when I am offline.
 
  • #17
It lasted two days? Was there anything specific that made you end it so fast?
 
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Office_Shredder said:
It lasted two days? Was there anything specific that made you end it so fast?

Got a lot of quick hang ups. No real support given. Not worth it especially if it's a paid service.
 

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