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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:

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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.
 
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.
 
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:
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
lol what if that really was a photo of me
:smile:

I suggest grumpy cat.
 
Evo said:
:smile:

I suggest grumpy cat.

Or a prairie dog.

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

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