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.

Webchat Demo


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

  1. Customer Interaction:
    When a visitor opens the Webchat widget, they’ll be prompted to enter:
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Preferred location (if you have multiple)
  2. 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:

  1. Review Setup Guides:
    Visit our Webchat Widget guides for detailed instructions. Click Here
  2. Install the Webchat Widget:
    Add the widget to your website by pasting in the code snippet from your dashboard. Installation Instructions
  3. 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

Click here for full instructions


💡 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.

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