Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to digital conferencing. A chat server causes a chat user interface to appear as a popup window hovering over a web page. In response to a first event, the chat server causes the chat user interface to appear as part of the web page.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to digital conferencing. A chat server causes a chat user interface to appear as a popup window hovering over a web page. In response to a first event, the chat server causes the chat user interface to appear as part of the web page.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing interactive online communication are described. A chat enabled communication is transmitted over a network to a user via a browser hosted on a user terminal, wherein the communication is provided to the user in association with search results at least partly in response to a search query from the user, and wherein the communication includes a chat control. A connection is made between a chat server and a chat interface associated with the communication, wherein the chat interface including a text entry and display area, and wherein the connection is made after the user has activated the chat control and/or taken an action that satisfies a first chat connection rule. A chat agent is then connected to the chat interface in order to participate in a chat session.