Arena – Group Chat for Real-Time Engagement

Description

Arena Group Chat is the ultimate tool for driving user engagement in real-time.

Whether hosting live events or maintaining ongoing community interactions, Group Chat helps transform your audience from passive viewers into active participants. It seamlessly integrates with your website, offering advanced customization and analytics to enhance engagement and business growth.

Key Features of Arena Group Chat:
– Real-time group messaging for events and communities
– Polls, Q&As, and interactive features for enhanced user participation
– Customizable layouts to match your brand’s identity
– Responsive design optimized for both desktop and mobile
– Easy to integrate with a free Arena account
– GDPR compliance with a focus on privacy and first-party data collection
– Powerful analytics to track engagement and impact
– Integration with Arena’s other products like Live Blog and Arena Community
– Scalable to support major events with millions of users

Group Chat helps to keep your audience engaged by offering dynamic, interactive experiences that encourage participation and increase time spent on your site.

Third-Party Services

This plugin utilizes the Arena.im API (https://api.arena.im/v3) to provide chat functionality. The plugin communicates with Arena.im servers for the following purposes:

• Authentication (/oauth/tokens)
• Retrieving organization information (/organizations)
• Fetching site details (/organizations/{organization_id}/sites)
• Managing chat instances (/sites/{site_id}/chats)

Data Transmission

When you use this plugin, it sends requests to the Arena.im API. This may include:
– Authentication tokens
– Organization and site IDs
– Chat-related data

No personal user data is sent to Arena.im servers unless explicitly input by users in chat messages.

More Information

For more information about Arena.im and their services, please visit their website: https://arena.im

By using this plugin, you agree to Arena.im’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:
– Terms of Service: https://arena.im/terms-of-service/
– Privacy Policy: https://arena.im/privacy-policy/

It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this plugin and the Arena.im service complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws in your jurisdiction.

Arena Group Chat – Support

For additional setup and usage guidance, visit Arena’s Help Center.

Website

Find more details at Arena.im.

Contact Us

Need help? Chat with us at app.arena.im, and our team will respond within hours.

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FAQ

What is Arena Group Chat?

Arena Group Chat is a real-time messaging platform designed to enhance audience engagement during live events or ongoing community interactions. It’s fully customizable, scalable, and easy to integrate with your website or app.

How can I install the Arena Group Chat Plugin?

Search for “Arena Group Chat” in the WordPress plugin store, click “Install Now,” and then “Activate.”
Follow the setup instructions to connect your Arena.im account.
Customize the look and settings of your Group Chat.
You can enable Group Chat individually on each page or embed it directly in-page using a Gutenberg block for flexible placement.

Can I use Group Chat for events or as an ongoing solution?

Yes, Group Chat is versatile and can be used for specific live events or as an always-on feature for your website or community.

How does Arena Group Chat enhance engagement?

Group Chat turns passive viewers into active participants by offering real-time interactions like polls, Q&As, and discussions. It increases user retention and encourages repeat visits, boosting your site’s performance.

Do I need any technical expertise to use Arena Group Chat?

Arena Group Chat is designed for ease of use. You can configure and deploy the chat with just a few clicks, and no coding experience is required.

How scalable is Arena Group Chat?

Arena Group Chat uses cutting-edge technology to support large-scale events with millions of users while maintaining fast and responsive performance. For a list of brands using Arena please check arena.im

What are the pricing plans for Arena Group Chat?

Arena Group Chat offers a free plan with up to 1,000 page views per month. For more extensive needs, explore our pricing plans to find the best fit for your website.

Reviews

Excelent engagement tool

edgardleal November 4, 2024

Review of the Live Chat and Live Blog Integration Plugin for WordPress This plugin is an absolute powerhouse for anyone looking to enhance real-time engagement on their WordPress site with live chat and live blog features. I’ve been using WordPress for years, and I can confidently say that this plugin raises the bar with its impressive set of features and seamless integration. Live Chat Features ???? The live chat functionality is a dream for community-focused sites, providing a dynamic space for users to interact. Here’s what stood out: Moderation Options: The chat moderation tools are robust. Admins can moderate both users and messages, ensuring a clean and welcoming chat environment. The automatic bad-word filter is especially useful for keeping conversations respectful and safe. Group Chat & Multiple Channels: The real-time group chat keeps conversations lively, and the ability to create multiple channels allows for organized discussions around different topics. This is perfect for managing high-traffic chats or categorizing content. Anonymous & Authenticated Options: Flexibility is key, and I love that users can choose to participate anonymously or as authenticated users. It gives people the option to join in however they feel comfortable. Polls & Conversion Cards: Engaging users is easy with polls – they’re a great way to gather quick feedback. The custom internal ads via conversion cards are brilliant for monetization or internal promotion, which is often tricky to execute smoothly in a chat environment. Live Blog Features ???? The live blog feature is outstanding for keeping audiences updated in real time, especially during events or ongoing news stories: Real-Time Updates: For sports or breaking news coverage, the live updates feature works like a charm. Updates post instantly, keeping followers engaged with the latest information without refreshing the page. Media Embedding: Embedding Twitter posts and YouTube videos directly into the live blog posts is a game-changer. It brings context and visual appeal to the updates, which is crucial for a multimedia experience. Customization & User Interaction: The customization options allow for a professional, on-brand look, and I appreciate that users can react to individual posts. This layer of interaction boosts engagement and makes the live blog feel like a real conversation rather than a one-way feed. SEO Integration ?? One of the best parts of this plugin is the SEO integration. Both the live chat and live blog are optimized to enhance discoverability. By indexing updates and integrating with search engines, this plugin supports organic growth – a massive plus for any site. Final Thoughts ????? If you’re looking to increase engagement, keep users informed in real time, and create a vibrant online community, this plugin is the ultimate solution. It’s easy to use, highly customizable, and packed with features that elevate a WordPress blog from static content to a lively, interactive hub. Highly recommended for anyone serious about user engagement on their site!

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

1.0.5

• Minor fixes

1.0.4

• Minor fixes

1.0.3

• Remove old Gutenberg block

1.0.2

• Added plugin assets

1.0.1

• Initial release