Welcome to Grata!

     
    We’ve prepared a checklist of best practices for getting setup and getting the best value from your Grata console.
     

    Setup Checklist

     

    Web Browser

    Grata does not install any software on your machines. Grata’s web console works through your web browser. We develop and test first in the latest version of Google Chrome, though you can also use the latest version of Firefox.
     

    Network Connectivity

    When you register a new Grata account on grata.co or grata.cn, by default your account is homed on servers within the Mainland China firewall. If the primary location of your agents is outside of Mainland China, or if you intend to connect a Facebook page, we can move your account to servers outside of Mainland China. Note that you may require a VPN to login and use a non-Mainland China account from within Mainland China.
     
    If your office network uses a proxy, VPN, firewall, MPLS, or other specialized configuration check the Network Configuration page for a complete list of URLs and IP addresses to properly configure your network for Grata.
     

    Audio Out

    Your team will be listening out for audio notifications when a new chat starts. Additionally, if you’re connecting WeChat or Facebook to Grata, agents need to be able to listen to any audio messages sent by your followers. Makes sure all workstations have appropriate speakers or headphones. If audio out is not possible at some workstations, agents will still receive browser pop-up notifications for new users and new messages.
     

    Audio In

    If you want your agents to be able to send audio messages to users, make sure each workstation has an appropriate microphone.
     

    Getting Started

     

    1. Connect your Channels

      2. Your customers need a way to message your agents. You’ll need to get at least one channel connected to Grata before you’ll see any new chat notifications in your console. Once you’ve logged into your new account, you can follow the welcome banner in the console to the admin backend. There are links at the bottom of the side menu to the various channels.
       
      If you need help, check out help pages for:
      How to register a WeChat Official Account
      How to link your WeChat Official Accounts and Mini-Programs
      How to install Grata’s web chat plug-in
      How to link your Facebook Pages
      How to link an SMS number

       

    2. Add your Team

      3. Who are your agents? Add agents to the Team page on the Grata backend and we’ll email them invitations with their log-in password.

       

    3. Promote your Channels

    Tell your customers how easy it is to reach you. Display your WeChat or Facebook QR codes on email signatures, business cards, your website, sales literature and promotional materials… everywhere. Add a prompt to your new follower greetings on WeChat and Facebook asking if there “Is there anything we can help you with?”. Add a WeChat menu button for “Live Chat”.
     
    Grata clients generally have response times measured in a matter of seconds, but if you don’t tell your user’s how good you are at service, they might assume no one is online.
     
    Consult our implementation guide for a more detailed discussion of setup and best practices targeted at enterprise installations.