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Be there when customers are ready to connect. Even when you’re not.
Live Chat
Today’s customers expect quick answers. If they don’t get them, they move on. Live chat support gives your website visitors an easy way to connect in the moment, without waiting on hold or sending an email into the void.
Ruby’s professional live chat support for business helps solve some of the most common challenges growing teams face:
Your website works around the clock. With 24/7 live chat support, your visitors always reach a real, friendly and informative human, no matter the time or day.
When questions are answered instantly, people are far more likely to stay, explore, and make a decision.
Engage visitors in real time, answer questions as they come up, and gently guide people toward the next step. The result? More conversations that turn into real opportunities.
Personalized, thoughtful conversations help visitors feel seen and supported, not rushed or ignored.
For many businesses, live chat isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s quickly becoming the front door.
Live chat works best when it feels human. That’s where Ruby shines. Our team blends warm, professionally trained receptionists with smart technology to deliver one of the best live chat solutions for small businesses.
Here’s what you can expect with our live virtual receptionists:
These benefits of live chat for business add up to better conversations, stronger relationships, and more opportunities captured.
Plenty of tools promise live chat. Ruby delivers connection.
Businesses choose Ruby because our live chat solution is designed around people, not scripts. We focus on creating conversations that feel natural, helpful, and aligned with your brand.
Here’s why Ruby stands out:
40% more conversions than other channels.
Your website is your digital front door. Visitors often want to learn or purchase something. We make it easy for them to do both.
42% of customers prefer chat.
You don’t leave callers hanging. What about website visitors? Use Ruby to deliver better online experiences.
200,000+ positive live chat ratings.
Our numbers speak for themselves. Ruby’s managed chat service earns consistently high ratings on review sites like Trustpilot.
Countless connections made.
If your customers’ or clients’ experiences online matter to your success, there’s no better option than Ruby.
If you’re looking for the best live chat for small business growth, Ruby combines warmth, reliability, and results.
“Our first month using Ruby’s chat service has been extremely high yield — conversion rate over 50%! I’m hooked.”
Dr. Andre Mitchell
Healthcare
Cellulite Physician Services
Mobile App
Send calls to Ruby, straight to you, or any other number you choose with call forwarding. Have us hold calls with one tap, or set Ruby as backup—we’ll answer only if you don’t.
Update receptionists on your preferred call answering instructions with the status function, sync your day’s schedule with your call handling using Ruby’s calendar integration, and provide messages you’d like relayed to your callers.
Read receptionist messages and voicemail transcriptions, set follow-up reminders, and track usage and call volume throughout the month.
Show your business number as your caller ID when you make calls from the app, send and receive text messages, and keep your personal number private.
Work from anywhere, never miss an opportunity, and make a great impression.
“Our first month using Ruby’s chat service has been extremely high yield—conversion rate over 50%! I’m hooked.”
Dr. Andre Mitchell
Healthcare
Cellulite Physician Services
Resources
Live chat is one of the most important communication channels for growing businesses, yet many struggle to manage it effectively. Explore our resources to learn how chat provides better experiences and captures more opportunities.
Choosing a live chat solution is an important decision, especially when it plays such a visible role in your customer experience. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from businesses considering Ruby’s 24/7 live chat support.
Ruby’s live chat service connects your website visitors with real, friendly people who represent your business in the moment. Our receptionists answer questions, share helpful information, collect lead details, and guide visitors toward the next step, whether that’s booking a consultation, requesting a quote, or getting in touch with your team. It’s a live chat service that’s designed to feel personal, not automated.
Yes. Ruby provides 24/7 live chat support, 365 days a year. That means your website visitors can start a conversation anytime (early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays) and still reach a real human who’s ready to help.
Speed matters, and we take it seriously. Ruby receptionists typically respond to new chat messages in 60 seconds or less. Quick responses help keep visitors engaged, reduce drop-offs, and create a smoother overall experience.
Absolutely. Ruby is built to support small businesses, including solo entrepreneurs and growing teams. Our live chat solution scales with you, giving you the benefits of a full-time online presence without adding more work to your day. Many customers choose Ruby because it lets them stay responsive while focusing on the work that matters most.
Yes. Ruby’s live chat service is designed to fit into how you already work. We collect and deliver lead information in a clear, organized way and can work alongside many common business tools and workflows. Our goal is to make follow-up easy, not add complexity.
Ruby live chat pricing starts at $143 per month. Explore our plans and learn more about why 15,000+ businesses trust Ruby.
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