These round-the-clock bots use AI to infer customers\u2019 preferences and create a valuable, individualized shopping experience.<\/p>\n
Learning how to set up your business for conversational commerce isn\u2019t always clear since bot technology is still developing. To help sellers out, we\u2019ve created this guide to cover everything from defining exactly what a chatbot does to measuring your bot\u2019s ROI.<\/p>\n
Apply this knowledge to your online business, and you\u2019ll be set to launch your first bot. With this new technology, your business can immediately meet customers\u2019 wants to create a personal and helpful shopping experience.<\/p>\n
What is a Chatbot?<\/h2>\n
A chatbot is a computer program that simulates conversation with human users to complete some sort of service.<\/p>\n
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Chatbots for e-commerce companies are typically designed to:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Complete buyers\u2019 purchases<\/li>\n
- Offer buyers product recommendations<\/li>\n
- Provide customer support<\/li>\n
- Execute tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Even with this list of functions, it might be difficult to imagine how online sellers use chatbots since the technology is relatively new. Here are a few examples of how e-commerce chatbots can help businesses connect with their customers:<\/p>\n
HelloFresh<\/h3>\n
HelloFresh\u2019s chatbot not only answers questions asked by its users, but also shares discount offers to relevant prospects.<\/p>\n
The bot, Brie, redirects you to the company’s Hero Discount Program page<\/a> when you ask for a discount. Obviously everyone loves to save money, but add the benefit of instant access and minimal research and you’ll have some happy campers.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nSephora<\/h3>\n
Does your business utilize scheduling portals? Check out what Sephora’s<\/a> been up to. Their Messenger chatbot allows customers to schedule in-person services such as makeovers or facials.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThrough a series of basic questions such as preferred location, type of service, and available appointment dates, Messenger pulls the name and email of the customer and sets them up for their appointment.<\/p>\n
By using Messenger, Sephora opens up a whole new stream of prospective customers without having a salesperson even pick up the phone.<\/p>\n
H&M<\/h3>\n
The clothing brand H&M created a chatbot that asks users questions about their style and offers photo options for users to select. With this information, the bot creates a fashion profile of each user to make outfit suggestions and direct the user to purchasing the clothing.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nUsers can also create their own outfits and browse and vote for other users\u2019 outfits on the bot for an interactive shopping experience.<\/p>\n
All of these brands show that chatbots are more than just computer programs in e-commerce \u2014 they\u2019re a way to create helpful, enjoyable shopping experiences for buyers. Customers today recognize the usefulness of this technology and are ready to integrate bots into their online shopping.<\/p>\n
Why Bother with Chatbots for Your Online Business?<\/h2>\n
Conversational commerce isn\u2019t just a cool-sounding concept \u2014 user research shows that buyers are more ready and willing than ever to shop online with bots. Here are a few reasons why your online business should be using a messaging app to host a bot and boost sales.<\/p>\n
People Are Increasingly Using Messenger Apps<\/h3>\n
Just as the number of social media users keeps growing, so does that of instant messengers.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nGlobally, there are over 2.5 billion people using mobile messaging apps, with WhatsApp and Messenger being the leaders. By 2023, that number is expected to be over 3 billion.<\/div>\nUsing chatbots puts your business where plenty of customers are, so your brand stays visible and more buyers have purchase opportunities.<\/p>\n
People Want to Shop with Messenger Apps<\/h3>\n
People aren\u2019t just using messenger apps to chat with friends \u2014 they\u2019re also excited about shopping with brands\u2019 bots. Here are a few stats to show buyers\u2019 willingness to shop with messenger apps:<\/p>\n
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- 62%<\/a> of consumers would prefer to use a customer service bot rather than waiting for human agents to answer their requests.<\/li>\n
- 82% of consumers claim that instant responses to their questions are critical when contacting brands.<\/li>\n
- 24\/7 service of chatbots is most preferred, but when it comes to more complicated issues, human interactions are preferred.<\/li>\n
- 66% of consumers report more confidence in their purchase decision when a company is active in messaging apps.\n
\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese high figures show that a large chunk of buyers trust chatbots as a way to interact with businesses. These numbers are only expected to grow, so adopt a messaging app now to meet the increasing bot demand.<\/p>\n
Rather than trying to replace all of your tasks with a chatbot, start small and test your options.<\/p>\n
More Businesses Are Using Bots<\/h3>\n
E-commerce is a competitive space \u2014 with so many other merchants, you have to stay ahead by tracking other sellers\u2019 activity to see how they\u2019re reaching their customers. Right now, the data shows that merchants are embracing bots.<\/p>\n
By 2024, global consumer retail spend via chatbots is expected to reach $142 billion<\/a> (up from just $2.8 billion in 2019).<\/p>\n
Messaging apps aren\u2019t just a quick fad\u2014more and more businesses are integrating chatbots to serve their customers in the long-term. Adding messaging app technology to your business now will allow you to support your buyers efficiently and personally instead of falling behind your competitors\u2019 levels of service.<\/p>\n
How Do Chatbots Work?<\/h2>\n
Before you add a chatbot to your business, it\u2019s important to understand how this technology works. Understanding the different types of bots out there will allow you to generate one that serves your online business\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n
Chatbots work through two systems. The first type functions based on a set of rules, and the second type functions using machine learning.<\/p>\n
Rule-Based Chatbots<\/h3>\n
Chatbots that function based on a set of rules are restrictive. They can only respond to specific commands rather than interpreting a user\u2019s language.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nRule-based chatbots are great if users are only expected to have simple questions that refer to a limited set of information. They’re also more financially accessible and don’t require as much programming.<\/p>\n
AI Chatbots<\/h3>\n
Chatbots that function through machine learning use AI to handle a wide range of conversations and requests from users. Instead of only responding to specific commands, AI chatbots can interpret a user\u2019s language to understand and meet their needs.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAI chatbots make sense if you want to handle complex queries and comments from users, such as a user asking for a product recommendation or checking inventory.<\/p>\n
Whether you opt for the simpler rule-based chatbot or advanced AI chatbot all depends on what you\u2019d like your chatbot to do. If you only want your bot to handle simple customer service requests, a rule-based chatbot may do the trick. With that said, most e-commerce merchants would benefit from the more advanced AI bot that can learn about customers\u2019 preferences to encourage more purchases and provide personalized service.<\/p>\n
How Do I Build a Chatbot for my Business?<\/h2>\n
You may feel too intimidated to launch your first chatbot if you know little to nothing about programming \u2014 don\u2019t worry! There are plenty of platforms out there for building chatbots that accommodate all skill levels.<\/p>\n
To get started, here is a list of a few bot-building platforms. Some require basic coding, but many have basic drag-and-drop models for those without programing experience. We\u2019ll list the required skills needed for each platform and the channels where the platform can publish your bot, such as Facebook or a Shopify store.<\/p>\n
Facebook (Meta) Messenger<\/h3>\n
Facebook Messenger offers a Messenger Platform<\/a> for building bots to publish on, of course, Messenger. The platform does require basic to advanced coding skills, though it does offer a design kit with drag-and-drop elements for UI prototyping. The Messenger Platform is free to use.<\/p>\n
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\nOnce you\u2019ve created your bot on Messenger Platform<\/a>, you can release it to the public by following this guide<\/a> to submit to Facebook. Any Messenger bot can be launched through the Messenger app.<\/p>\n- \n
- Coding skills: Basic to none<\/li>\n
- Price: Free<\/li>\n
- Bot mediums: Facebook Messenger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more assistance in building your Messenger bot, check out this list of integrative platforms<\/a> that can help streamline the process for you.<\/p>\n
Tidio<\/h3>\n
Tidio provides a conversational AI chatbot that is easy to use and fully customizable.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat we liked most about Tidio is their resource bank of 35 templates and 16 different triggers for bots, making it seamless to get started for any business.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Coding skills: None<\/li>\n
- Price: Free option or Premium plan starting at $19\/mo<\/li>\n
- Bot mediums: Facebook Messenger,\u00a0MailChimp, Zapier, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wati.io<\/h3>\n
WATI is an AI chatbot best suited for companies based on WhatsApp for communication needs.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nYou can also record and send videos through WhatsApp whenever you need a visual aid to help with customer experience.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Coding skills: None<\/li>\n
- Price: Standard plan starting at $49\/mo<\/li>\n
- Bot mediums: (primary) WhatsApp; (unofficial) Google Sheets, Shopify, Zapier, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How Do I Measure My Bot\u2019s ROI?<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s not enough to build and launch a chatbot \u2014 buyers won\u2019t chat with your bot if it\u2019s not helpful or engaging. Roughly 40% of users will stop chatting with a bot after the first message, and 25%<\/a> will stop chatting after the second.<\/p>\n
To ensure that your bot is actually benefiting your buyers and driving sales, you have to measure its activity with chatbot analytics. This data includes basic metrics that indicate your bot\u2019s helpfulness, like engagement and retention rates, as well as advanced metrics to measure sales conversions.<\/p>\n
You can begin collecting analytics on your bot by either using analytics tools offered in some of the bot-building platforms, or you can tie your bot to an outside bot analytics platform.<\/p>\n
These platforms offer basic metrics, like tracking your bot\u2019s conversations amount and total users, to identify and understand your bot\u2019s level of reach and engagement with users.<\/p>\n
Outside Platform Analytics<\/h3>\n
For advanced metrics, consider using a third-party analytics service to integrate with your bot. These providers are solely focused on analytics, so they can track a ton of deep insights on your bot. They\u2019re also useful for analyzing bots across multiple mediums.<\/p>\n
Here are a few third-party analytics services to consider:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Chatbase: Google\u2019s chatbot analytics platform Chatbase<\/a> shows basic metrics, like active users and conversations, as well as advanced metrics, such as a Funnels report to indicate conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nIf your bot is able to facilitate orders, this Funnels report is especially useful as a way to track bot-driven sales.<\/p>\nChatbase is free to use, and it can integrate with any chatbot platform, such as Facebook Messenger, as well as voice assistants, like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
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- Taplytics<\/a>: Instead of solely focusing on bots, this analytics provider focuses on entire web and mobile user experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nIts comprehensive reporting is useful for understanding your bot if you\u2019re planning on embedding it into your online store or app, rather than just launching it on a messaging app. Taplytics can track the engagement rate of users with your bot in different locations of your site and app. With these insights, you can determine which placement creates the most personal and useful shopping experience<\/a> on your app and online store.<\/p>\n- \n
- Botanalytics<\/a>: This analytics service supports 13 chatbot platforms and assistants, including Facebook Messenger, and Twitter. It takes a deep dive on basic metrics by identifying the best re-engagement times for users and the most commonly used conversation phrases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nBotanalytics also allows you to measure the conversion rates of conversation goals you\u2019ve set. For example, you can measure your bot\u2019s purchasing completion rates. The service offers a free plan with limited reporting, a $99\/month plan with conversion funnel and conversation segmentation reporting, and a $349\/month plan with customized reporting.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Just the Beginning for Bots<\/h2>\n
Talking to a robot sounds foreign, cold, and impersonal. And yet, chatbots have made many brands more human and approachable to buyers. These bots are personal in remembering customers\u2019 preferences and are convenient as a 24\/7 service.<\/p>\n
As long as companies are upfront about bots being technology and not actual people, this technology is a surprisingly intimate and useful way to communicate with buyers.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s up to you as a merchant to figure out how your company\u2019s chatbot can easily reach and serve your key customers. Figure out which chat platforms your buyers use most frequently, and track your bot analytics to understand how the technology can better serve your customers.<\/p>\n
The more you gear your bot towards your buyers, the more surprised you\u2019ll be at your bot\u2019s human-like, personal customer service.<\/p>\n
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- Botanalytics<\/a>: This analytics service supports 13 chatbot platforms and assistants, including Facebook Messenger, and Twitter. It takes a deep dive on basic metrics by identifying the best re-engagement times for users and the most commonly used conversation phrases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Taplytics<\/a>: Instead of solely focusing on bots, this analytics provider focuses on entire web and mobile user experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Chatbase: Google\u2019s chatbot analytics platform Chatbase<\/a> shows basic metrics, like active users and conversations, as well as advanced metrics, such as a Funnels report to indicate conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- 62%<\/a> of consumers would prefer to use a customer service bot rather than waiting for human agents to answer their requests.<\/li>\n