# How do I set up live web chat on my website? Or How does live chat work on a website? How do you start a professional chat?



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- Posted at: almost 7 years ago
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To setup live professional live chat in your website, you will need to buy a live a self hosted chat software or a cloud based service. Install the code on your website and then either manage it yourself or hire agents to attended to live chat inquires coming on your website. Alternately you can hire a company like HelpDesk247 so you don’t have to worry about any technical stuff, you don’t have to buy any software or hire any employees. Managed Live Chat Answering service providers like HelpDesk247 take care of everything from installation to staffing at a fraction of cost it would cost you to do it all yourself.

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- Posted at: almost 7 years ago




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