There are a number of non-configurable bot behaviors that are part of your bot’s functionality. These are triggered by the customer entering a free-text message into the widget or mobile SDK. The bot then assesses the content of the text entry and responds with one of the following behaviors:
These responses remain active in customized bot flows.
These automated messages appear in your selected bot language. See Managing languages for a bot.
Conversational shortcuts
When a customer sends a free-text message during a conversation with the bot, the bot will use AI to assess the message and automatically jump to the relevant answer flow.
The bot attempts to find a relevant answer flow based on the title and training phrases of answer flows that you have configured. If no answer flow matches the free-text entry, an article suggestion is triggered. If article suggestions are not available, the fallback flow is triggered.Article suggestions
Article suggestions are only available if you have a publicly available help center. If no help center is available, the article suggestion behavior will not be triggered, and a fallback flow is triggered instead.
Fallback flow
The fallback flow is triggered when none of the abovementioned behaviors help the customer self-solve their support issue. The bot gives them the option to rephrase their question or start a new conversation.
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I'd like to edit the fallback flow to allow transfer directly to an agent if the customer indicates "no, I still need help". Is this possible?
I would like to edit the language used in fallback and feedback flow. Is there a way, I can change the language to a non supported one.
Am I able to edit the Answer Bot name? I can't seem to find a way to edit that on Messaging.
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@Aashley
This is definitely a good feature to have. However, it is by design to have the "Start Over" button in order to give an opportunity for the customer to search for other related resource and for the Answer Bot itself to filter out basic customer concerns. Once the "Start Over" option has been chosen, the option to "Talk to Human" will be available again.
@Erkin
Answer bot can only be used in languages specified in Languages supported in Answer Bot.
Modifying the Answer Bot avatar and name can be done by the use of Zendesk Answer Bot API.
Have a great day guys!
Cheers,
Dane
Zendesk | Customer Advocate
Thanks Dane! I do believe that's only for the classic widget, right?
We're using Messaging, which that endpoint doesn't seem to cover.
Thank you for pointing that one out. Sorry, I missed it. Upon checking, renaming Answer bot is not available. However, we are already working for a similar feature on which the Answer Bot name will adapt the name of your brand. We don't have an actual date yet for its launch. Please always keep an eye for it by checking our Zendesk updates page.
Dane, since this is an intended feature, I'd like to make it clear there is a significant use case for my request, particularly customers who are having trouble navigating answer bot in the chat widget, so please make this a feature request.
Hi Talal Naboulsi
If you visit the bot setting page, there should be an option for you to update the bot name (see attached screenshot).
There isn't the ability to update the bot avatar today, this is something we are considering on our future roadmap.
Hi! Is there a way to duplicate a workflow and copy this into a new bot automation?
Hi Karla McCartney-Brown!
At the moment it's not possible yet to be able to duplicate & copy a flow. A feature request has already been created for it which you can check out: Ability to copy and backup bot flows and steps.
You can up-vote that original post and add your detailed use-case to the conversation. Threads with a high level of engagement ultimately get flagged for product managers to review when they go through roadmap planning.
Hey,
The feedback flow pops up automatically even though the customer is not feeding any input in the chatbot. I am attaching a screenshot for reference. I want the feedback to pop up only after any article recommendation or any question asked by the customer in the answer bot widget.
Hi Kinshuk Dey
This boils down to how you set up the Flow. Based on the screenshot you provided, you added several "send a message" steps in your Flow. That is why it's sending multiple messages. I also see that the "No I would like to drop my concern here" is a manually typed message and not a selection in your Flow, which explains why the bot clarified what your concern is.
I would suggest refining your current flow to check if they need assistance first before sending another message, and so on. This article would also be helpful in setting that up: Using Flow Builder to create bot flows
What messaging channels can a bot be connected to? Can you use a bot to respond to messages from social channels such as Facebook Messenger or Instagram DMs?
Hello Paul, thank you for your question!
As of now, this is not possible just yet. But we have plans of adding the Bot functionalities to social channels, as you mentioned. In fact, we have an Early Access Program (EAP) that you can be a part of by reviewing this article here: Flow Builder support for social messaging (Early Access Program).
We would love your feedback!
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