Tag "Chatbots"

Mar 01, 2023 • Chatbots

Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT and Large Language Models: A Product Manager's Perspective

With the advent of ChatGPT, it feels like we’re venturing into a whole new world. Everyone can ask questions and give commands to what is perceived as an “omniscient” chatbot. Within a single week, it acquired 1 million active users. Big Tech got shaken up with Google introducing their LaMDA-based “Bard” and Bing Search incorporating GPT-4 with Bing Chat. There seems to be no limit to the enthusiasm. But what is ChatGPT? What does it mean for businesses? We discussed this with Arman van Lieshout, Product Manager at CM.com for our Conversational AI Solution.

Feb 21, 2023 • Chatbots

Let’s Talk about the Benefits of Integrating a Chatbot with your Current Tech Stack

At CM.com, we've noticed that more and more people are showing an interest in employing our chatbot as a virtual communication channel to help them streamline their eCommerce practices and improve the overall experience that they offer to their customers. However, we’ve also noticed that one or two of our clients are unsure about whether they should replace their current systems in order to do so.

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Jan 25, 2023 • Chatbots

How to Use WhatsApp Business for Service Automation

The process of refunding or replacing a product is an inherently sensitive situation that can quickly turn into a source of tension or frustration for customers and businesses alike. Let's face it, when we as consumers are looking for a refund or replacement of a product that we’re unsatisfied with, the idea of having to scroll through lengthy pages of information that may or may not be relevant to what we need to know doesn't exactly fill us with joy; nor does the idea of spending extended lengths of time on hold with customer service.

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Jan 25, 2023 • Chatbots

How to Use WhatsApp for Tracking and Order Updates

Even the most easy-going among us can get a bit nervous if we don't know what's going on with our order. We've all been there, combing through our emails from the past month searching for payment confirmation, or fretting about whether our product has accidentally been shipped three-quarters of the way around the world to an unknown location, never to be seen again.

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Jan 25, 2023 • Chatbots

Collect Customer Feedback With WhatsApp Business

Customer feedback is a vital part of any business as an essential point of contact between the buyer and the seller. However, obtaining good quality feedback can have its obstacles, not least because the process of giving and collecting information in the form of traditional customer surveys can often be time-consuming and tedious for consumers and businesses alike.

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Jan 25, 2023 • Chatbots

How WhatsApp Business Can Help With Abandoned Carts Recovery

Picture the scene as a customer: we've made the decision that we're going to buy something and we've added it to the cart, but for whatever reason, we don't follow through with the transaction. Sometimes we forget that we've added items to the cart; other times the phone rings just as we're about to click pay and we forget about it. On other occasions, we see something at the last minute that we don't like the look of that makes us think twice about buying.

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Jan 25, 2023 • Chatbots

Increase Conversion With Promotional Messages on WhatsApp

In an age of mass marketing, as well as constant TV, internet and email advertising, it’s safe to say that sales periods can be something of an overwhelming experience for consumers around the world. Inundated with information from companies, people could be forgiven for wanting to switch off their phones, radios and televisions and ignore all forms of marketing until the sales period is all over. As an eCommerce owner, you should always be looking to avoid this by diversifying your marketing strategy in a way that suits your customers needs and sensibilities.

Nov 02, 2022 • Chatbots

WhatsApp Commerce - Complete Guide for 2023

Commerce on WhatsApp is a subset of Conversational Commerce, i.e the selling of products and services through messaging channels. In the past year, WhatsApp has launched several features, making it easy for brands to embrace WhatsApp as their #1 digital storefront.

Oct 31, 2022 • Chatbots

WhatsApp Chatbot: Complete Guide for 2023

India is WhatsApp’s largest market, with 550 million+ people using the platform to connect with their loved ones. Conversations in India are synonymous with WhatsApp. As the platform is powering millions of Indians to stay connected, it has also evolved into a channel that businesses love.

Jun 15, 2022 • Chatbots

Chatbot vs. Live Chat: which is right for you?

Chat is quickly becoming many customers’ favorite way to communicate with brands. From getting their problems solved quickly to finding out more information about a company’s products or services, chat is fast, efficient, and doesn’t involve the long-wait times typically associated with phone calls or rounds of back-and-forth emails.

Feb 22, 2022 • Chatbots

How Great Customer Service can Revolutionise Healthcare?

Led by the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare landscape has worsened globally. While many businesses across industries witnessed their usual processes crumble, the healthcare sector perhaps had the worst hit due to immense pressure. When it came to responding to COVID-19, healthcare strategies made a 360-degree turn and switched to integrated customer service solutions since they seemed the most effective. For instance, the Government of India used conversational AI in its existing platform with the support of a service partner to improve user engagement and deliver the correct facts about the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) also used AI to assist and answer questions posed by individuals via WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

Feb 10, 2022 • Chatbots

Personalization: New Gamechanger in the Healthcare Sector

With the ever-evolving healthcare system, the search continues for the best ways to provide better outcomes while reducing costs. As healthcare is a highly consumer-centric industry, upholding customer delight through personalised communication is crucial. Research suggests that there are opportunities worth $500 billion for innovators like Amazon to provide superior customer experience and establish a new “front door” for healthcare by replacing the first point of contact from a doctor’s clinic to a consumer’s home.

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Feb 10, 2022 • Chatbots

6 Chatbot Use Cases to Revolutionize Retail and Ecommerce

In the super-competitive world of retail, automation can make the difference between success and failure. Spend too much time on laborious returns or repetitive questions and you’ll have none left to focus on sales strategies and building your customer base. Automating important elements of your retail operation can free up your staff to do great things.

Feb 10, 2022 • Chatbots

How To Build a Robust Customer Service Strategy in 2022

With customer service becoming the new benchmark for successful businesses, the need to sharpen your CX strategies has become eminent. A study by Esteban Kolsky states that 34% of companies are implementing “customer journey mapping” into their customer service. A user experience journey is mapped before and after using a product, customer service paves the path to ensure a seamless journey benefiting both the brand as well as the customer. This blog walks you through the benefits of impactful customer service tips that can help your eCommerce business immensely.

Jan 19, 2022 • Chatbots

Why Is Omnichannel Marketing Important for Retail & eCommerce?

Your customers are already used to an omnichannel experience as each of them have their own favourite messaging channels. But is your eCommerce business flexible enough to reach the customers on their preferred channels? Having a strong omnichannel strategy is crucial for any eCommerce and retail brand. Read on to know more about the most essential conversational channels for your business and understand how you can deliver a consistent experience across every channel.