the episode

In an age where most people would rather text than talk, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in live chat features on websites. And while sometimes I get nostalgic for the old days when you could actually talk to someone, I have to admit that the chat tools are kind of growing on me.

And I’m not alone. In a recent survey, chat was identified as the #1 method preferred by customers to reach out and connect. 41% of those surveyed preferred chat. This was followed by phone, email, and distance social media.

If you’re thinking about putting a live chat tool on your website, here are some things to keep in mind: people are much more interested in a quality response than a rapid automated response. So if you’re going to do this, make sure that you have someone available to actually answer and respond when people send a request. 

about the marketing minute

Each week, host Lorraine Ball shares just a few words on a marketing topic. She boils down creative ideas, practical tips, and decades of real-world experience into a mini podcast which is always less than two minutes.  

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