A new partnership between vCita and Constant Contact is equipping small businesses with online self-service tools.
Through the partnership, vCita's LiveSite solution is integrated into Constant Contact. This enables small businesses using both LiveSite and Constant Contact to drive engagement by embedding interactive tools like online scheduling, payments and invoicing into their email marketing and social campaigns.
"Customer engagement is essential to small business success and vCita LiveSite makes it easier for small businesses to drive revenue via customer interactions, whether they are at home or on a mobile device," said Will Yapp, vice president, business development, Constant Contact. "Constant Contact is always looking for opportunities to help small businesses do more business. vCita LiveSite aligns perfectly with this goal."
VCita's LiveSite provides small businesses with a self-service online portal that is connected to the company's website and email campaigns, encouraging businesses to communicate, schedule appointments, pay and share documents. With the integration, vCita LiveSite and Constant Contact provide small businesses with a cost-effective way to drive more opportunities across channels.
Moreover, the integration enables small businesses to add new functionality to their Constant Contact email marketing campaigns, including the ability to share scheduling availability by linking to a current calendar. Plus, email confirmations and automated reminders help to reduce no-shows and back-and-forth communications with customers. It is also important to note that businesses can offer secure online payment options whenever an appointment is set or an invoice is sent after a service has been provided. The vCita LiveSite Web Engagement platform is now available in the Constant Contact Marketplace.
"Small business needs are often overlooked, especially by those providing services. It's easy to find end-to-end solutions for small retailers, but there is no similar solution for the services industry," said Itzik Levy, founder and chief executive officer of vCita. "LiveSite was created to help small businesses acquire, serve and retain customers in ways never before possible. When aligned with Constant Contact's integrated online marketing suite, small businesses have the ability to leverage the power of the Internet to accelerate growth and sustain long-term success."
