How to add Instant Messaging to a Wordpress blog?

[jonb]

Hi folks,

Was wondering if anyone knew of a plugin for Wordpress that would show logged in members who else is online (and logged in) and give them an opportunity to send an IM and chat?

I've seen some non-WP sites use a service called Meebo for this, but I'm not clear if it would work with WP.

Anyone have any ideas?

thanks!

[NetMan]

Originally Posted by jonb

Hi folks,

Was wondering if anyone knew of a plugin for Wordpress that would show logged in members who else is online (and logged in) and give them an opportunity to send an IM and chat?

I've seen some non-WP sites use a service called Meebo for this, but I'm not clear if it would work with WP.

Anyone have any ideas?

thanks!

Indeed, Meebo Me will work on a side bar widget in Wordpress.

So there you have it

Regards,

Andre Foisy

[jonb]

Originally Posted by NetMan

Indeed, Meebo Me will work on a side bar widget in Wordpress.

So there you have it

Regards,

Andre Foisy

Thanks, I'll check that out. In the meantime, I did find a plug called "wordspew" (nice name!) that puts an Ajax shoutbox in the sidebar or an interior page. I used Widget Logic so it only appears to logged in members. It seems like a nice solution, but I'll also look at Meebo more closely.

Best,

Jon
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