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title: Speak by Olark | Robert Brandl
description: Back in 2009, Robert wanted to create his own travel website...but found it far too hard. Luckily for him, these really simple website building platforms started appearing, and he began comparing them. WebsiteToolTester was born and has grown ever more popular since then.
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## Robert Brandl

![Robert Brandl](https://blog.olark.com/hubfs/robert.png)

Back in 2009, Robert wanted to create his own travel website...but found it far too hard. Luckily for him, these really simple website building platforms started appearing, and he began comparing them. WebsiteToolTester was born and has grown ever more popular since then.

### Recent Posts

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## [8 Unexpected Ways to Combine Live Chat and eCommerce](https://blog.olark.com/8-ways-to-combine-live-chat-with-ecommerce)

 By [Robert Brandl](https://blog.olark.com/author/robert-brandl)

*In this post, Robert Brandl, owner of [WebsiteToolTester](https://www.websitetooltester.com/en/), shares some creative ideas for using live chat to improve your online store and increase your sales.*

[Read More](https://blog.olark.com/8-ways-to-combine-live-chat-with-ecommerce)

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 Product

- [Pricing](https://olark.com/pricing)
- [Chatbots](https://olark.com/chatbot-copilot)
- [Features](https://olark.com/features)
- [Integrations](https://olark.com/integrations)
- [Product Tour](https://olark.com/product-tour)
- [Case Studies](https://olark.com/case-studies)

 Support

- [FAQ](https://olark.com/faq)
- [Help Center](https://olark.com/help)
- [Getting Started](https://olark.com/help/getting-started)
- [Troubleshooting](https://olark.com/categories/tool-tip)
- [JavaScript API](https://olark.com/api)
- [Hire an Expert](https://olark.com/partners-directory)

 About

- [Our Team](https://olark.com/about)
- [Our Values](https://olark.com/values)
- [Become an Olarker](https://olark.com/jobs)

 Connect with us

- [Speak: The Olark Blog](https://blog.olark.com)
- [Our Guide to Remote Work](https://olark.com/tips-for-remote-managers-and-going-remote-guide)
- [Become a Partner](https://olark.com/partners)
- [Contact Us](https://olark.com/contact)

- [Terms of Service](https://olark.com/tos)
- [Privacy Policy](https://olark.com/privacy-policy)
- [GDPR](https://olark.com/help/gdpr)
- [Accessibility](https://olark.com/ada-accessible-live-chat)
- [Statement of Action](https://blog.olark.com/statement-of-solidarity-and-action-for-black-lives-matter)

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