Turn Every Visit Into a Sale With AI-Powered Conversations

A virtual sales associate that greets customers 24/7, answers product questions instantly, collects Google reviews automatically and captures every lead -- whether they walk in or browse online.

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Hi! Welcome to Maison Belle. How can I help you today?
Do you have the linen dress in size M? I saw it in the window.
Yes, we have 2 left in Medium! I can reserve one for you. Would you like to pick it up in store or have it shipped?
Reserve in store Ship to me
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Challenges Retail Shops Face

Website Visitors Leave Without Buying

Most shoppers browse your site, check hours or prices, then leave without making a purchase or leaving their contact info. Without instant engagement, those visitors are gone for good.

Limited Store Hours Mean Lost Prospects

Your doors close at 6 PM, but customers browse online evenings and weekends. Without someone to answer questions after hours, those prospects turn to competitors who respond faster.

Not Enough Google Reviews vs. Big Chains

Large retailers dominate local search with hundreds of reviews. Your boutique may offer a far better experience, but a thin review profile makes you invisible on Google Maps.

Repetitive Questions Eat Up Staff Time

"Do you have this in blue?" "What are your hours?" "Do you ship?" Your team answers the same questions dozens of times a day instead of focusing on in-store sales.

How ChatDirect Solves It

Virtual Sales Associate 24/7

An AI chatbot trained on your inventory, policies and brand voice greets every visitor instantly -- day, night and weekends. It answers product questions, suggests alternatives and guides shoppers toward a purchase, just like your best employee would.

Integrated CRM

Every chat interaction automatically creates a lead with contact info, interests and conversation history. Track prospects through your sales pipeline, set follow-up reminders and never lose a potential customer again. Learn more about CRM-chatbot integration benefits.

Review Booster

After a positive interaction, the chatbot automatically invites satisfied customers to leave a Google review -- with a direct link that takes them straight to the review form. Build your reputation on autopilot. See how it works in our Review Booster guide.

In-Store QR Code

Print a dynamic QR code on receipts, shopping bags, window displays or table tents. Customers scan it with their phone and the chatbot opens instantly -- perfect for after-hours questions, product inquiries or collecting feedback while the experience is fresh.

Web Forms

Embed customizable lead capture forms directly on your website -- for newsletter sign-ups, special order requests, event RSVPs or gift registry inquiries. Every submission feeds directly into your CRM pipeline.

Social Proof

Show a live visitor count on your website -- "12 people browsing right now" -- to create urgency and build trust. Especially effective during promotions, limited drops or seasonal sales. Discover all ChatDirect features.

Opportunity Detection

The AI analyzes conversations in real time and instantly alerts you when a visitor shows high purchase intent -- asking about price, availability or placing a special order. Never miss a hot lead again.

WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin

Install the ChatDirect plugin in one click. It automatically detects product pages and feeds product context to the AI, so the chatbot can answer questions about the exact item a visitor is viewing. Supports shortcodes for the widget and lead capture forms.

Use Cases

Clothing Boutique

A customer visits your website at 9 PM looking for a dress for a wedding. The chatbot asks about the occasion, suggests three options based on your current inventory, checks size availability and reserves her pick for in-store try-on the next morning. The lead is captured automatically in the CRM with her preferences noted. This same conversational approach works beautifully for fashion and lifestyle brands.

Specialty Food & Gourmet Shop

A visitor asks about gluten-free options for a gift basket. The AI chatbot lists relevant products, suggests popular combinations and offers to create a custom basket. After the order, it sends a review request -- and one week later, you have a new 5-star Google review. Explore more chatbot benefits for your website.

Gift Shop

Holiday rush: dozens of people browse your site simultaneously. The chatbot handles all conversations at once -- checking stock, suggesting gift ideas by budget, confirming store hours and offering gift wrapping options. The QR code on your shopping bags brings customers back online after they leave, extending the relationship. A similar high-volume strategy benefits e-commerce stores during peak season.

Feature Checklist

Virtual sales associate 24/7
Integrated mini-CRM
Review Booster (Google)
Dynamic QR Code
Social proof (live visitor count)
Opportunity detection alerts
Web forms & lead capture
WordPress & WooCommerce plugin
Multilingual (FR, EN, ES)
Law 25 & GDPR compliant

Why ChatDirect for Retail?

Built for Canadian Retailers

Hosted in Canada, compliant with Quebec's Law 25 and GDPR. Your data and your customers' data stay protected under Canadian privacy laws.

Set Up in Under 5 Minutes

No technical skills required. Paste one line of code or install the WordPress plugin and your chatbot is live. Train it with your product knowledge in plain language.

Affordable Plans for Small Business

Starting at $34/month with a free 14-day trial. No credit card required. Scale up only when your business grows -- from Starter to Enterprise.

24/7
Availability
+35%
More leads captured
3x
More Google reviews
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Setup time

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