You probably already know Meebo as the AJAX driven, browser oriented, instant messenging application. But what you might not know is that they have launched an “alpha”, not a beta, version of a Meebome widget. The Meebo me widget allows anyone to add Livechat to their website. You just add a couple lines of code to your website and then visitors can chat with you live. This service is free, and actually has some really good uses and practicality.

Here is how the Meebo me Widget works (via Meebo):

So why should I use Meebe me?

Real-Time - First and foremost live chat allows for great interaction with your visitors/customers. What better way to convert someone from a visitor to a user than to actually interact with them real time telling them the wonders of your service.

Discussion - You can hold an interactive discussion with many people (max of 100) at one time without each participant interfering with each other. This means while people can not see each other’s responses or your responsese to others this allows for a very one-on-one unique feel for your visitors.

User Feedback - If nothing else use Meebo me for user feedback. Often times as website publishers we assume that we know what our audience wants and never ask them want they want. Your traffic will naturally grow if you adapt to your audience and the core followers that you have. By having a live chat option it not only allows for users to ask you questions but you to ask your users questions as well.

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