Despite the large number of specialized services offering chat creation on the Internet, many WordPress site owners prefer to install their own plugins. The choice of the most suitable one depends only on the preferences of the user.
Necessary
WordPress
Instructions
Step 1
Determine the desired direction of the chat site being created - online communication with the whole world, discussion of specific issues related to the content of the site, mini-chat for an instant reaction of visitors. Consider the necessary protection of the chat - an anti-spam engine plugin or another method.
Step 2
Take the opportunity to create your own chat on the site, provided by a specialized plugin javascript Chat for Wordpress. Installation is possible by using a special shortcode available in the admin panel, or by dragging the widget to the desired location of the chat. This application is completely free, which explains some of the disadvantages of its functionality: adding a new message is not displayed in the chat until the page is refreshed.
Step 3
Choose the free version of the specialized WordPress ShoutBox / Chat plugin to extend the functionality of the chat you create. The installation of the widget is performed by the standard method of dragging and dropping the selected plugin to the desired place on the site or using PHP tools. The chat is compatible with Russian localization, but service terms (Enter, Login, etc.) are in English. The disadvantage of this chat can be considered the saving of messages in the folder of the plugin itself with files with the date without further deletion, which is possible only in manual mode.
Step 4
Use specialized services for creating separate chat sites or embedding a chat widget into your own site, which are widespread on the Internet: - smchat - to register a private free chat; - mpchat - to create an individual design using your own domain name and the ability to attract an existing user base; - chatter is the successor of the popular chat.mail.ru service.
