Live Chat Glossary

The Ultimate Live Chat Glossary: A Complete Guide to Key Terms, Definitions, and Concepts in Customer Support
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Agent Routing

Agent routing is a live chat feature that automatically directs incoming chat requests to the most appropriate or available support agent based on predefined rules.

AI Copilot

An AI Copilot in live chat is an artificial intelligence assistant that works alongside human agents, providing real-time suggestions to help agents handle inquiries more efficiently.

AI Support Agent

An AI Support Agent (often referred to as an AI chatbot or virtual assistant) is a fully automated virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence, designed to handle customer inquiries, provide information, and resolve common issues without human intervention.

API (Application Programming Interface)

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules, protocols, and tools that allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data.

Asynchronous Messaging

Asynchronous messaging in the context of live chat allows customers and agents to communicate over an extended period without requiring both parties to be online or actively participating simultaneously.

Auto Assignment

Auto assignment is a feature that automatically assigns incoming chat requests to available agents based on predefined rules.

Automated Chat Reply

Automated chat replies are predefined messages or responses that are sent automatically to users based on specific triggers or keywords.

Automation Rules

Automation rules are a set of conditions and actions configured within a live chat system that automate various processes.

Average Resolution Time

Average Resolution Time tracks how long it takes to fully resolve a customer’s issue from start to finish. It’s a critical measure of operational efficiency.

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Call-to-Action (CTA)

A Call-to-Action (CTA) is a prompt on a website or in a message that encourages users to take a specific desired action.

Canned Responses

Canned responses are predefined messages that agents can quickly insert into a chat conversation to answer common questions.

Chat Transcript

A chat transcript is a complete, written record of a live chat conversation between a customer and a support agent or chatbot.

Chat Widget

A chat widget is the small, interactive icon or window embedded on a website that allows visitors to initiate a live chat conversation with a support agent or chatbot.

Chatbot

Chatbots are digital assistants that automate customer interactions and provide instant responses. They’re ideal for handling simple, repetitive queries and improving response times without overloading your support team.

Conversational AI

Conversational AI goes beyond basic automation by enabling intelligent, human-like conversations. It understands intent, learns from interactions, and adapts responses in real time to deliver smarter support at scale.

Conversion Rate

Conversion rate is the percentage of website visitors who complete a desired action (a "conversion"), such as making a purchase, filling out a form, or initiating a chat.

Country Targeting

Country targeting in live chat allows you to display or customize the chat widget and its messages based on the geographical location of your website visitors.

CRM Integration

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) integration connects your live chat system with your CRM software for data exchange between customer interactions in chat and their corresponding CRM records.

Custom Chat Widget Branding

Custom chat widget branding refers to the ability to personalize the appearance of your live chat widget to match your company's brand identity.

Custom Trigger

A custom trigger is a specific condition or event that, when met, automatically initiates an action within the live chat system.

Customer Effort Score (CES)

Customer Effort Score tells you how easy it was for users to get help, because low-friction support keeps customers coming back.

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) gives businesses a direct line into how customers feel about individual experiences.

Customer Tags

Customer tags are labels or keywords assigned to chat conversations or customer profiles to categorize them based on specific attributes, interests, or issues.