Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Viva AI Chat

What is Viva?

Viva is an AI chat widget that lives on your website, answering customer questions 24/7, capturing leads, and helping visitors find what they need—so you never miss an opportunity.

Unlike basic chatbots or contact forms, Viva:

  • Answers instantly, any time of day
  • Sounds natural and conversational
  • Knows your business, services, hours, and pricing
  • Captures leads and sends you notifications
  • Costs just $9/month
How does the AI chat work? +

When a customer visits your website:

  • A chat widget appears in the corner of your site, ready to help
  • Understands what they need using advanced AI (powered by Claude, the same technology trusted by major companies)
  • Responds naturally to questions about your services, hours, pricing, and availability
  • Captures leads when visitors want to book, get a quote, or learn more
  • Notifies you of new leads via email so you can follow up

The conversation happens instantly, giving customers the answers they need while you focus on your work.

How long does setup take? +

5 minutes or less.

Here's the simple process:

  • Sign up and tell us about your business
  • Add your services, hours, and common Q&A
  • Copy one line of code to your website
  • Your AI chat is live!

No training required, no complicated setup, no IT team needed. Viva learns about your business from the info you provide during signup.

How much does Viva cost? +

$9/month for the Starter plan, which includes:

  • AI chat widget for your website
  • Unlimited conversations
  • Lead capture and notifications
  • Custom business training
  • Email support

Free 14-day trial with no credit card required. Try it risk-free and see the difference it makes for your business.

That's less than the cost of one cup of coffee per week. One new customer pays for years of service.

What types of questions can Viva answer? +

Viva handles the most common customer questions:

  • Service inquiries - What you offer, pricing, and availability
  • Business information - Hours, location, directions, parking
  • Booking requests - Captures info for appointments or quotes
  • Lead capture - Gets visitor's name, email, and what they need
  • FAQs - Any common questions you train it to answer

For complex questions or when someone needs human help, Viva captures their info and notifies you to follow up.

What types of businesses use Viva? +

Viva works great for any local business with a website:

  • Healthcare - Dental offices, clinics, therapists, chiropractors
  • Home Services - HVAC, plumbers, electricians, contractors
  • Beauty & Wellness - Salons, spas, barbershops, massage therapists
  • Professional Services - Law firms, accountants, consultants
  • Real Estate - Agents, property managers, brokers
  • Restaurants & Hospitality - Reservations, catering inquiries
  • Retail - Shops, boutiques, specialty stores

If you're a solopreneur or small team that wants to serve customers better, Viva is built for you.

Is the AI actually helpful, or is it like those frustrating chatbots? +

Viva is nothing like those old chatbots. It uses advanced AI (Claude) that truly understands questions and provides helpful, natural responses.

You train it with your specific business information, so it gives accurate answers about YOUR services, hours, and pricing—not generic responses.

Customers appreciate getting immediate, helpful answers instead of waiting for a callback or searching through your website.

How do I add Viva to my website? +

It's incredibly simple—just copy one line of code and paste it into your website:

  • WordPress - Add to header or use a plugin
  • Squarespace - Paste in Code Injection settings
  • Wix - Add via Custom Code
  • Any website - Add before the closing </body> tag

No coding skills required. If you can copy and paste, you can add Viva. And if you need help, our support team is here for you.

What's the Chamber of Commerce program? +

Viva partners with Chambers of Commerce to bring AI technology to local businesses at no cost to the chamber.

For Chambers:

  • Offer AI as a member benefit (positions you as innovation leaders)
  • Branded member portal with your logo
  • Track member adoption and success metrics
  • 100% free—no cost or commitment

For Members:

  • Exclusive access through their chamber
  • Same great product at member-friendly pricing
  • Support from both Viva and their chamber

Interested chambers can learn more here or contact us.

Is my data and my customers' data secure? +

Yes, security is our priority.

  • All conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest
  • We never sell or share your data with third parties
  • Chat history is stored securely and you control retention
  • You can delete your data at any time
  • We're compliant with standard data protection practices

For healthcare and other regulated industries, we can discuss specific compliance requirements.

What kind of support do you offer? +

We're here to help you succeed:

  • Email support - [email protected] (response within 24 hours)
  • In-app chat - Talk to us directly from your dashboard
  • Help documentation - Step-by-step guides and tutorials
  • Onboarding assistance - We'll help you get set up right

For enterprise customers, we offer dedicated account management and priority support.

How do I get started? +

It's easy:

  • Step 1: Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required)
  • Step 2: Tell us about your business and services
  • Step 3: Add your hours, pricing, and common Q&A
  • Step 4: Copy one line of code to your website

The whole process takes about 5 minutes. Try it for 14 days free and see how AI chat can help your business.

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