This document proposes testing a live chat feature for Fab's customer support. It would test whether customers prefer live chat over email and phone support. It also seeks to understand the best placement for a live chat option and what users expect from it. The test would survey existing and potential customers, focusing on younger, lower-income, and minority demographics. It aims to determine if live chat helps customers find help easily, resolves issues more efficiently, and increases brand loyalty and conversion rates by offering faster support.
2. Test the implementation of a live chat feature
into Fabs customer support options, which
currently only include email and telephone.
3. If customers prefer to use live chat versus
email or telephone.
If there are other things users would like to
have available when it comes to the sites
customer service.
What would be the most effective placement
for a live chat option.
What a user expects from a live chat option.
4. Existing customers
Important that existing customers feel comfortable
using the new feature. Can identify existing
customers attitudes towards the new feature.
Potential customers
Potential customers are more likely to use support,
because they are not as familiar with the website,
so they will also be an important part of the study.
5. Mostly female, less than 18, income between $0-$50k, African American,
Asian, and Hispanic.
6. Is it easy for the customer to find and use the live
chat?
Success = Yes it is!
When a customer is presented with a problem,
will the user choose to use live chat before email
or telephone?
Success = Yes they will!
Does the customer feel as if their problem is
resolved more efficiently with live chat compared
to email or telephone?
Success = Yes they do!
How might this feature influence brand loyalty?
Success = Positively!
7. Conversion rate
If our customers have an instant and easy way to
resolve their problems, then they are more likely to
continue using the site and ultimately make
purchases. If customers cant resolve their
problems in a timely manner, they leave!
Increase return visitors
Live chat should offer a faster way to resolve
customer issues, therefore enhancing the
customers experience, creating positive attitudes
towards the website, and increasing chance of a
return visit.