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Setup webchat

An overview of setting up your webchat widget, including branding, color customization, and greeter. Features vary by subscription tier.

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Written by Parnia Alborzi
Updated over 4 months ago

How to find customization settings

Customize your widget by logging into your Ikeono account and clicking on:

  1. Click on your name (top right) > Account settings.


  2. Click on Website Widget under Features.

How to customize your webchat

1) Choose button type

Choose between a “Text Us” button to encourage engagement or a compact button for a minimalist look.

2) Choose color palette

Set the button and overall accent color, then choose a text color that ensures clear readability.

💡Pro tip: Choose a color that contrasts well with your accent color for clear readability.

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4) Choose button placement and behaviour

Adjust button placement to the left or right and fine-tune positioning to avoid covering important elements on your website.



Choose whether the webchat opens by default or stays minimized until clicked.

4) Enable Google tools ✨

Showcase your reputation by displaying Google Reviews in Webchat or enable Google Analytics for valuable insights.

💡Pro tip: Showcasing your reputation drives engagement and creates trust.

5) Customize greeter

Available in Standard and up: Use the default greeter message or, with Premium, customize the the greeter message and add your logo or photo of a team member.


6) Select location availability

Select one or multiple locations where your webchat will be available.

👉 Multi-location experience

7) Automate webchat reply

Set up an automated reply to acknowledge webchat messages, giving your team time to respond while keeping customers engaged.

💡Pro tip: Set up an after-hours reply to let customers know you're closed and when to expect a response.

Navigate to Account Settings > General > After hours response

8) Email notification

Set up one or more emails to receive notifications for new Webchat messages.

9) Click Save & Add code to your website

Depending on your content management system, follow these steps:

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