What is support channel?
Email, Live Chat, Phone, Facebook and Twitter are all Support channels. Support channel is basically a medium through which a communication between you and your customers is done.
Some helpdesk software offer email as support channel only, others focus on live chat mainly. LiveAgent is a multi-channel helpdesk so it integrates all above mentioned support channels in 1 app.
Frequently asked questions
How do you define a support channel?
A support channel is a medium through which a customer can contact a company or brand. Customer service can be carried out not only through one channel, but also in multi-channel.
What are the most popular support channels?
The most popular support channels are email, social media, live chat, on-site support widget, forums or newsgroups, phone calls, and a self-service knowledge base.
What support channels can you leverage in LiveAgent?
In LiveAgent you can use all the support channels you need: e-mail, live chat, phone, Facebook, Twitter and a self-service knowledge base.