Add an IM chat window to your web site with Plugoo

by Brad Linder Feb 12th 2008

Ever wish there was an easy way to let visitors to your web site chat with you without giving out your IM contact info? Plugoo lets you embed a chat widget on any web page. You can customize the look and feel of the widget, change its size, and decide whether visitors need to enter their name to send you a message.

But here's the coolest part: When someone sends you a message using Plugoo, it will be forwarded to you regular IM account. You can forward messages to AOL IM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messnger, Google Talk, Jabber, or ICQ. And you don't even have to give Plugoo your login information for your chat client, since all the service does is forward messages.

Once you add the widget to your site, you can continue to customize it by logging into your Plugoo account. Any changes you make in your account settings will be reflected on your blog or web page.

You can also chat with other Plugoo members by visiting the Planet Plugoo member of the company's web site. But honestly, the embeddable widget is really where Plugoo shines.

[via MakeUseOf]

Tags: chat, IM, plugoo, widget

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Gary Lee said 10:59AM on 2-12-2008

wow . . this is a great idea for a plugin . . . I think this would be great for a customer service type site for small businesses that want to connect with their potential customers.

caner cancho said 5:10PM on 2-24-2008

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caner cancho said 5:11PM on 2-24-2008

Welcome to my on-line chemist's shop.

Welcome: you are welcome!
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chrystel said 10:06AM on 3-15-2008

great idea for a plugin
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laurent said 3:39PM on 4-21-2008

hello its good for personal web but i think its not a good solution for business site.I test volusion (www.volusion.com)in free ....good work and pro.For apps with operator you can use LSS (http://www.live-support-solution.com)for a good price

john_halonen said 6:17PM on 4-21-2008

Ah, have a personal travel web site and have added Plugoo as there are times when visitors may want to comment when I am on. Will let you know how it works out. http://www.two-friends-travels.com/

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