{"id":440,"date":"2019-03-20T00:24:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T00:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonhitchens.com\/chat-apps-are-the-future-but-heres-how-to-block-them\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T07:44:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:44:26","slug":"chat-apps-are-the-future-but-heres-how-to-block-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leonhitchens.com\/chat-apps-are-the-future-but-heres-how-to-block-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Chat pop-ups are the future but here\u2019s how to block them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I recommend chat to every business owner, startup, and website offering support. The chat can help in many ways, but most importantly it helps with customer service. Instead of having a phone number listed, you can have a live chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before I jump into how you can block these chat pop over on websites, I want to dive into the best option if you are running them on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best option, hands down, is Intercom<\/a>. The chat platform has some significant drawbacks, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. They are expensive for websites who want all the features<\/li>
  2. The chat has an annoying popup that bugs users to engage<\/li>
  3. Intercom slows down the site which can negatively impact SEO and user experience.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Now, this isn\u2019t to take away from the benefits of chat. If you implement chat and have someone working it during working hours, you can engage with customers in real. It speeds up the sales process, allowing you to get more sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The alternative to Intercom is Crisp<\/a> which gives you all the features of the big guy in the market without the big price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to block these chat apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now, if you\u2019re like me – I don\u2019t want to see these chat apps on my screen unless I need help. I do think these apps are the future, but they slow the website and often block most of the screen real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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