Live Chat Agent

Definition

An employee who handles visitors' text conversations in a live chat channel.

How it works

A live chat agent handles real-time enquiries, and capacity planning must account for simultaneous conversations. Web chat and related widgets shorten the path from a question to support or a callback. Service quality depends on agent availability and preserved conversation context.

Business example

An agent helps a visitor select a service and may create a CRM enquiry.

What to consider

Test mobile usability, response times, conversation privacy and escalation to a human when an automated workflow cannot help.

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