Getting Started / overview With Webchat
Objective:
Learn how to activate and use NextPaw's Webchat feature to provide real-time support for your website visitors, capture leads, and manage all conversations within your NextPaw Inbox.
What is Webchat?
NextPaw Webchat enables real-time communication between you and your website visitors. Whether you're in the store or on the go, you can interact with potential and current customers through a unified inbox, accessible from your NextPaw dashboard.
- Personalized Communication: Visitors provide their name and mobile number, allowing you to respond via text.
- Seamless Experience: All Webchat interactions are stored alongside messages from Facebook, SMS, and Google, making your communication centralized and easy to manage.
- Mobile-Friendly: Stay connected with customers even when you're not at your computer.
Why Use NextPaw Webchat?
- Boost Engagement: Engage visitors as they browse your website, increasing the chances of conversion.
- Capture Leads Automatically: Each Webchat interaction gathers a name and phone number for easy follow-up.
- Improve Response Time: Keep communication fast and responsive, even outside of business hours.
Note: By enabling Webchat on your website, you give your visitors a convenient way to get answers and engage with your business instantly. This boosts customer satisfaction, captures leads, and helps convert traffic into revenue
How Webchat Works
- Customer Interaction:
When a visitor opens the Webchat widget, they’ll be prompted to enter:- Name
- Phone number
- Preferred location (if you have multiple)
- Message Routing:
Messages are routed directly to your NextPaw Unified Inbox. From there, you can respond, schedule appointments, or assist with purchases.
Activating Webchat
Getting started with Webchat is quick and easy:
- Review Setup Guides:
Visit our Webchat Widget guides for detailed instructions. Click Here - Install the Webchat Widget:
Add the widget to your website by pasting in the code snippet from your dashboard. Installation Instructions - Start Responding:
All conversations appear in your Inbox. Respond to Webchat messages like any other text, Facebook, or Google message. Inbox Overview
FAQs
How do I respond to Webchat messages?
Webchat messages show up in the Unread Inbox of your dashboard. Respond as you would to SMS or Facebook messages.
Can I customize my Webchat widget?
Yes! Customize the widget by:
- Changing the bubble icon
- Applying your brand’s colors
- Editing the display text
A live preview shows your changes in real time.
Learn More
Where do I find the code snippet for installation?
- Go to Settings in your dashboard
- Select the Website tab
- Scroll to Webchat Widget Installation
- Enter your domain and click Add Domains
- Click Copy Full Code
💡 SEO Boost:
By keeping visitors on your site longer and capturing contact info instantly, Webchat helps reduce bounce rates and increase engagement — both of which support stronger local SEO performance.
Need Help?
For setup assistance or technical issues, contact our support team at Support@NextPaw.com.