{"id":13120,"date":"2022-05-16T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/?p=13120"},"modified":"2025-10-14T05:25:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:25:37","slug":"group-chat-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/05\/16\/group-chat-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Chat Basics: How To Set It Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Communication is an essential part of our daily lives. As a result, in this day and age, website owners can easily add a group chat in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly is a group chat? A <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\">group chat<\/a> is a communication platform that can be embedded on your website without the need for installation. All you need to do is insert a line of code into your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what makes a good group chat for your website? Allow us to assist you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different characteristics to look for in a group chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, what characteristics should you look for in a group chat? Here are some of the features we believe are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginner-friendly platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to keep in mind is that it should be beginner-friendly for both you and your users. Because you will be the one configuring the chat on your website, the interface must be simple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220304113856\/adminpaneloverview.png\" alt=\"admin panel\" class=\"wp-image-12797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220304113856\/adminpaneloverview.png 800w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220304113856\/adminpaneloverview-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220304113856\/adminpaneloverview-768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Second, your platform of choice should have an <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/16\/rumbletalk-admin-panel\/\">admin panel<\/a> where you can access all options, features, and settings in one location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;d want a fully <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/04\/04\/chat-design\/\">customizable chat room<\/a> for your website because you want it to match the theme of your website. Skins and other customization features should be available in a good group chat. For instance, if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/how-to-change-users-messages-background-colors\/\">change the color of a chat box<\/a>, you should be able to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220420081501\/blog5_2-1024x694.png\" alt=\"private chat\" class=\"wp-image-12982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220420081501\/blog5_2-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220420081501\/blog5_2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220420081501\/blog5_2-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220420081501\/blog5_2.png 1070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want more advanced customization, then <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/04\/01\/css\/\">CSS<\/a> should be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple to embed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because we aren&#8217;t all coding experts, it&#8217;s best to use a platform that generates the HTML code for you. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/chat-embed\/\">embed the chat room on your website<\/a> by simply copying and pasting the embed code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the various features here: <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/07\/20\/rumbletalk-chat\/\">Overview of main RumbleTalk chat types and features<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to incorporate a group chat into your website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the features listed above, RumbleTalk is an excellent choice for your requirements. The platform allows you to embed it on any website by generating an embed code for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, no technical knowledge is required to embed the platform. All you have to do is copy and paste the code onto your website or wherever you want the chat to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a group chat that has been embedded.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220511060133\/blog10_1-1024x694.png\" alt=\"embed chat\" class=\"wp-image-13156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220511060133\/blog10_1-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220511060133\/blog10_1-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220511060133\/blog10_1-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220511060133\/blog10_1.png 1070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before you generate the embed code, you can change the width and length of the chat. You can also choose between two different styles for your chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Embedded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how the floating chat looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/d241b8qep9dzid.cloudfront.net\/20220511060158\/floating-chat.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A floating chat is not as intrusive to your website as an embedded one. Because it is only floating, chatters can open and close it by clicking on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/plugins\">third-party websites<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should you use a group chat for your website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the features listed above, a group chat allows you to customize the appearance of your chat. It also allows you to link your userbase to the platform. Group chats, when combined with a user-friendly interface, transform the chatting game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What distinguishes group chat from other third-party platforms? Let&#8217;s see what happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There are no servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need to download any software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of appointing moderators and granting privileges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users can <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/12\/01\/chat-type\/\">switch between chat types<\/a> at any time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed private chat discussions or open social chats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/moderated\">queue messages<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no updates, and your PC storage is not depleted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect your userbase using the REST API or the JS SDK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group chat among other things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you require something more than a group chat for your website? On the platform, there&#8217;s more to see. <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.rumbletalk.com\">RumbleTalk<\/a> provides a variety of features to meet your needs, such as different chat types, adding moderators, and linking keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a free demo available for interested customers. If you&#8217;d like to discuss using it for larger events, contact <a href=\"mailto:support@rumbletalk.com\">support@rumbletalk.com<\/a> to set up a demo call with one of our support staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Communication is an essential part of our daily lives. As a result, in this day and age, website owners can easily add a group chat in seconds. What exactly is a group chat? A group chat is a communication platform that can be embedded on your website without the need for installation. 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