Published in QuickBlox Engineering·May 30In-App Chat or Third-Party Messengers- What’s Better to Build a Community Online?We’ve all heard the hype around chat apps. We’ve also seen the popularity of in-app chat grow with big players like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Skype. With so many strong options available, you might wonder if in-app chat is right for you and your community. In a world where our…In App Chat5 min read
Published in QuickBlox Engineering·May 30How to Build a Thriving Social Community Online — Real World Solutions to Enhance User CommunicationThe most successful social media and online communities are those that encourage the members to communicate with each other and exchange their ideas. These platforms are designed to allow users to share thoughts, ideas, and knowledge, to ask questions and receive answers, to seek assistance and empathy. So, what makes…Social Media8 min read
Published in QuickBlox Engineering·May 25Why Should You Choose a Third-Party API to Add Real Time Chat Feature?Building an application from scratch is a thing of the past as there is no dearth of third-party tools, services and software applications, APIs and SDKs that developers can use to customize app features without having to code from scratch. It’s no different for real time communication either. If a…Chat Api5 min read
Published in QuickBlox Engineering·May 24Want to Launch an In-App Chat Soon? Let APIs Do the Legwork.With swift changes in technology, there is a shift in the way we communicate -not just with each other but with businesses too. As per a report, some industries have seen a 150% jump in live chats by 2018 and customers prefer real-time chats to other modes of communication for…Chat Api7 min read
Published in QuickBlox Engineering·May 24Is Voice Chat the Future While? Phone Calls are Dying a Death?It’s a long-drawn debate whether phone calls are dead and voice chat is the future. …Voice Chat7 min read
Published in Applozic·Dec 8, 2021Real-Time Engagement Can Boost Your Marketplace Returns Beyond Trends & EstimatesMarketplaces companies are shifting their focus from increasing the number of sellers and buyers, to moving beyond simple transactions to create strong and lasting relationships. Real-time engagement is a key aspect of this shift, with benefits including: Increased conversion rates and order value Improved customer satisfaction Faster time to market…Realtime2 min read
Published in Applozic·Dec 7, 2021What is Long Polling and How it Works (The Basics and Fundamentals)Chat APIs, Audio APIs, and Video APIs can be built in many unique ways- especially with the number of implementation styles and types of backend server technology. …Longpolling3 min read
Oct 18, 2021Chat for Online Communities & Social PlatformsWhile 48% of the current world population uses plenty of social communities, there are just a few hundreds that rule the top positions globally. Among all of them, there is a huge difference in how users interact and what they talk about. While Facebook has a massive reach and is…3 min read
Published in Applozic·Jun 29, 2021What is a Chat API and How to Integrate it in your AppsWhile Covid has thrown down a challenge to humanity, it has also brought people closer with Zoom, Slack, and WhatsApp, enabling human conversations at scale. To put it simply, chat API is a quick way to build Zoom, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger-like experiences into your own Web and Mobile Apps. …Chat Api2 min read
Published in Applozic·Jun 21, 2021Telemedicine: From a Hard Sell to a Booming IndustryIt’s not just the Covid-19, but also the accessibility that has been a major concern for the healthcare sector. In such conditions, telemedicine industry truly turned into a major game changer. But things were not exactly so promising for this industry earlier. When the telemedicine industry came into existence, it…Healthcare Chat4 min read