{"id":12846,"date":"2022-03-28T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/?p=12846"},"modified":"2022-03-28T02:24:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T02:24:05","slug":"switching-from-chat-software-to-chat-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/28\/switching-from-chat-software-to-chat-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Switching from chat software to chat platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are the benefits of a chat platform for your website? Let&#8217;s have a look at them and discuss their many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Webmasters&#8217; choice of chat software compared to a chat platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220209170826\/Website-small-1024x683.png\" alt=\"social chat\" class=\"wp-image-12567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220209170826\/Website-small-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220209170826\/Website-small-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220209170826\/Website-small-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A web hosting firm is an organization in charge of all websites on a single server. Thousands of websites are hosted on this server. As a result, web hosting firms take advantage of this chance to cram as many websites as possible onto a single server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chat software consumes more memory and space. This is why they are disliked by web hosting firms. Any chat software uses a lot more RAM than you might think. As a result, there is a need to devote additional resources to a website that uses chat software. This also applies to the resources of a web hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of all the resources it consumes, it has the potential to slow down the entire server. Thousands of sites will be impacted, and some may go down as a result of a single site with installed chat software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can prevent this from happening if you use a chat platform like a chat plugin. Because a chat platform is managed by a different server, it does not run on your site. If a problem arises, it will have no direct impact on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if this occurs on chat software, it can cause an array of issues, including damage to your site, your overall business and reputation, and your web hosting company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Models of pricing comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"461\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20210318091846\/461x277-A-Helpful-Guide-to-Event-Chat-Pricing-1.jpg\" alt=\"chat platform\" class=\"wp-image-9563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20210318091846\/461x277-A-Helpful-Guide-to-Event-Chat-Pricing-1.jpg 461w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20210318091846\/461x277-A-Helpful-Guide-to-Event-Chat-Pricing-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some considerations to make before deciding on chat software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Downloading of the entire package,<\/li><li>The number of servers is determined by the number of chat rooms,<\/li><li>Developer fees for installation and upkeep, as well as<\/li><li>A new server configuration and migration of current software will be implemented to accommodate all users.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When compared to a chat platform, it is simpler and less expensive because you only need to install it on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you require? Only a few lines of HTML code are required. If you decide you don&#8217;t want it on your site anymore, simply remove it from the HTML code. It&#8217;s very simple and suitable for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/how-to-upgrade-my-free-plan\/\">upgrade your chat<\/a>, you can do so at any time. You do not need to hire someone to assist you with the upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also choose what you want to upgrade, such as rooms, keywords, and so on. In contrast to chat software, you will have to upgrade everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a chat platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220211102412\/floatingchat1.png\" alt=\"group chat\" class=\"wp-image-12581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220211102412\/floatingchat1.png 800w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220211102412\/floatingchat1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220211102412\/floatingchat1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether it is a separate entity from your site, a chat platform integrates seamlessly with it. It has a plethora of features such as chat customization, intext keywords, various chat types, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some you can enjoy when you create a free account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can use any of the <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/12\/01\/chat-type\/\">six chat types<\/a> whenever you want.<\/li><li>Host exclusive private chats or public social chats.<\/li><li>Accept or reject a message in the <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/moderated\">Moderated Chat<\/a> before it goes live.<\/li><li>Using the in-chat payment feature, you can collect payments and tips.<\/li><li>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/27\/polls\/\">polls<\/a> or hold Q&amp;A sessions.<\/li><li>Make private video and audio calls.<\/li><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/17\/new-feature-slow-down-chat\/\">Slow-Down Chat feature<\/a> allows you to manage chat traffic.<\/li><li>Take advantage of the outstanding support available to help you along the way.<\/li><li>Integrate one or more chat rooms into any platform with ease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is clear from reading this article which of the two you should select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to get a hosted group chat! Contact us for a demo at <a href=\"mailto:support@rumbletalk.com\">support@rumbletalk.com<\/a>. You may also sneak a peek of the RumbleTalk features on our <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/rumbletalk\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rumbletalk\">Twitter<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/rumbletalk\">Instagram<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the benefits of a chat platform for your website? Let&#8217;s have a look at them and discuss their many benefits. Webmasters&#8217; choice of chat software compared to a chat platform A web hosting firm is an organization in charge of all websites on a single server. 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