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Chatbots, or messenger bots, are software programs designed to respond to messages sent on social media, websites and more. Chatbots can follow pre-set conversation trees to answer customer questions. Or, by searching for keywords in messages from users, they can algorithmically present the most relevant potential answer for the situation.
Used correctly, chatbots are an effective way to improve your customer engagement and service strategy. On social media, SMS and other channels, a messenger bot gives you another way to connect with your audience and maintain a consistent conversation.
Companies and customers use messenger bots for a variety of reasons.
According to the “State of Chatbots” report from Drift, the most common goal is to get a quick response in an emergency. The same study revealed that 64% of respondents felt the biggest benefit of chatbots was the ability to access 24/7 service.
Ultimately, today’s consumers demand better customer service from brands and companies. With chatbots, it’s possible to streamline conversations by connecting with your audience at a time and in a place that suits them. For instance, your client no longer has to wait until they catch you on the phone to ask a routine question. They can access the answers they need through a social media chatbot instead.
An increasing number of companies are experimenting with chatbots to support their marketing strategy.
With chatbots, businesses:
Before you get started, make sure that you:
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Get Started NowChatbots are useful tools in your marketing and customer service strategies, but they don’t replace humans. These resources are designed to automate basic tasks, so your team can focus on more creative tasks. However, they’re not set-it-and-forget-it tools. It’s imperitive to regularly work on your chatbot copy and track the success of each platform to optimize your outcomes.
Remember that you’ll also still need to invest in human service too. Human beings tackle problems that your messenger bot can scarcely understand. The best chatbot strategies combine the convenience of the bot, with the intuition of the human.
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