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Overview

The chat widget customization features allow you to tailor the appearance, behavior, and functionality of your embedded chat widgets to match your brand and website design.

Appearance Customization

Visual Styling

Based on the platform implementation, you can customize:

Color Scheme

  • Primary Color: Main widget color theme
  • Accent Colors: Secondary color elements
  • Text Colors: Message and interface text
  • Background Colors: Widget background styling

Layout Options

  • Widget Position: Bottom-right or bottom-left positioning
  • Widget Size: Customizable dimensions
  • Message Bubbles: Chat message appearance
  • Button Styling: Action button customization

Branding Elements

  • Widget Title: Custom title displayed in chat header
  • Company Logo: Brand logo integration
  • Welcome Message: Personalized greeting for visitors
  • Brand Colors: Consistent color scheme with your website

Behavioral Configuration

Chat Behavior Settings

  • Auto-Open: Automatically open chat for new visitors
  • Greeting Delay: Timing for initial welcome messages
  • Availability Hours: Display online/offline status based on business hours
  • Response Time: Expected response time indicators

Interaction Features

  • Typing Indicators: Show when agent is typing
  • Read Receipts: Message delivery and read confirmations
  • File Sharing: Allow file uploads in chat
  • Emoji Support: Enable emoji reactions and expressions

Widget Positioning

Placement Options

The platform supports flexible widget positioning:
  • Bottom-Right: Traditional chat widget position
  • Bottom-Left: Alternative positioning for design preferences
  • Custom Positioning: Advanced CSS positioning options
  • Mobile Responsive: Automatic adjustment for mobile devices

Display Rules

  • Page-Specific: Show widget only on certain pages
  • User Targeting: Display based on visitor characteristics
  • Time-Based: Show/hide widget during specific hours
  • Behavior Triggers: Display based on user actions

Integration Customization

Embed Code Options

The platform generates customized embed codes with:
  • JavaScript Integration: Standard script tag implementation
  • Async Loading: Non-blocking widget loading
  • Custom Parameters: Configuration options in embed code
  • Multiple Sites: Different widgets for different websites

Advanced Integration

  • API Integration: Custom integration via REST API
  • Webhook Configuration: Real-time event notifications
  • Custom Styling: Advanced CSS customization options
  • Theme Integration: Match existing website themes

Content Customization

Message Templates

  • Welcome Messages: Personalized visitor greetings
  • Auto-Responses: Automated replies for common questions
  • Offline Messages: Messages when agents are unavailable
  • Thank You Messages: Closing messages after conversations

Language Settings

  • Multi-Language Support: Widget text in different languages
  • Regional Customization: Locale-specific formatting
  • Custom Translations: Override default text with custom messages
  • RTL Support: Right-to-left language compatibility

Widget Management

Configuration Interface

The chat widget page provides:
  • Title Configuration: Set custom widget title
  • Color Selection: Primary color picker
  • Position Selection: Choose widget placement
  • Preview Mode: See widget appearance before deployment

Live Updates

  • Real-Time Changes: Modifications apply immediately to live widgets
  • A/B Testing: Test different widget configurations
  • Performance Monitoring: Track widget engagement and performance
  • Version Control: Manage different widget versions

Responsive Design

Mobile Optimization

  • Touch-Friendly: Optimized for touch interactions
  • Screen Adaptation: Automatic sizing for different screen sizes
  • Performance Optimization: Fast loading on mobile networks
  • Native Feel: Mobile-optimized user experience

Cross-Browser Compatibility

  • Browser Support: Works across all major browsers
  • Fallback Options: Graceful degradation for older browsers
  • Performance Testing: Optimized loading across platforms
  • Standards Compliance: W3C compliant implementation

Analytics Integration

Widget Analytics

  • Engagement Metrics: Track chat widget usage
  • Conversion Tracking: Monitor chat-to-lead conversions
  • User Behavior: Analyze visitor interaction patterns
  • Performance Metrics: Widget loading and response times

Reporting Features

  • Usage Reports: Detailed widget performance analysis
  • Engagement Analysis: Visitor interaction insights
  • Conversion Metrics: Business impact measurement
  • Custom Dashboards: Tailored analytics views

Advanced Customization

CSS Styling

  • Custom Stylesheets: Override default widget styling
  • Theme Integration: Match existing website design
  • Animation Effects: Custom transitions and effects
  • Responsive Breakpoints: Custom mobile behavior

JavaScript API

  • Widget Control: Programmatic widget manipulation
  • Event Handling: Custom event triggers and responses
  • Data Integration: Pass custom data to chat sessions
  • Callback Functions: Custom actions on widget events

Best Practices

Design Guidelines

  1. Brand Consistency: Maintain consistent branding across widget and website
  2. User Experience: Prioritize ease of use and accessibility
  3. Performance: Optimize widget loading speed and responsiveness
  4. Mobile First: Design for mobile devices first
  5. Testing: Regular testing across browsers and devices

Implementation Tips

  • Gradual Rollout: Test widget on select pages before full deployment
  • Performance Monitoring: Track widget impact on site speed
  • User Feedback: Collect feedback on widget usability
  • Regular Updates: Keep widget updated with latest features
  • Analytics Review: Regular analysis of widget performance metrics