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Jan 28, 2024 • Instant Messaging

WhatsApp vs Facebook Messenger: Which Messaging Channel is Best for What?

WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are both established messaging channels for customer engagement. But what are the differences? Which advantages does each channel have for what business use case? Let's dive into the details

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Jan 25, 2024 • WhatsApp

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.

Jan 25, 2024 • Marketing

Ads That Click to WhatsApp: What Are They and What Are the Benefits?

Successful marketing means creating personal and conversational experiences for your customers. And what better place to meaningfully connect to your customers than on their favorite social media platforms and channels such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp? With ads that click to WhatsApp, aka click-to-chat WhatsApp ads, you can offer your customers the direct and personal engagement that they crave. Read all about it!

Nov 22, 2023 • Messaging

Boost Black Friday Sales with WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

Black Friday stands out as one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, with online sales growing to 70.9 billion globally in 2023. With this, big and small businesses will strive for maximum exposure. Yet, this task is far from straightforward. Retailers must compete to be visible, overcome high advertising costs, and meet escalating customer expectations to cut through the noise and drive conversion. Moreover, every touchpoint in the customer journey represents a make-or-break opportunity to form relationships and drive transactions, or risk losing a consumer’s interest and trust.

Nov 16, 2023 • Instant Messaging

A2P Messaging Fraud and Prevention for Businesses

Safeguarding company data against security threats should be on the top of the priorities list for every modern company. Especially since A2P, or application-to-person messaging fraud is on the rise. Read all about the different types of A2P fraud and what steps you can take to avoid being the next victim.

Nov 08, 2023 • WhatsApp

WhatsApp Business Platform: Pricing Changes for June 2023

Starting the first of June, 2023, WhatsApp will change its pricing model. Meta will introduce new conversation categories and its corresponding pricing. Let's find out what that means for you!

Jun 06, 2023 • WhatsApp

Increase Your Conversions Rate With WhatsApp Business Assisted Sales

You don't need a degree in psychology to know that some customers are more risk-averse than others when it comes to making a purchase. When shopping online everyone has, at some point, been in the position of hovering over the 'confirm payment' button with that little voice at the back of their minds telling them they're about to make a mistake. Sometimes we throw caution to the wind regardless of any doubts we may have and buy the product anyway; in many cases, we abandon our carts and go elsewhere to find what we're looking for.

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Jun 06, 2023 • WhatsApp

Showcase Your Products With WhatsApp Business Product Messages

You might already be using WhatsApp Business as a communications channel for things like customer service, customer feedback, and marketing. However, what many people have yet to discover is the power of WhatsApp Product Messages as a highly innovative and effective way to boost your sales potential on one of the world's most popular online messaging channels.

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May 08, 2023 • Marketing

Engagement where it matters: the CM.com take on conversational marketing … and how it’s changing

Look at most definitions of conversational marketing, and it’s not clear what all the excitement’s about. “Engaging customers through dialogue”, “interacting with people via real-time”, “two-way communication”, “putting the focus on interactions using social media messaging channels”. Isn’t that what marketers have been doing for years?

Apr 18, 2023 • Marketing

Peak Moments in eCommerce: How to Prepare with Data

Now is the time to explore how you can prepare for coming high season or also called Q4 holiday season in eCommerce. After reading this article you know what data is important to analyze so you are prepared for busier times. Q4 is coming!

Apr 04, 2023 • Conversational AI

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.

Mar 23, 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 interested in employing our chatbot as a virtual communication channel to help them streamline their eCommerce practices and improve the overall experience 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 with doing so.

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Feb 03, 2023 • WhatsApp

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. Giving and collecting information in traditional customer surveys can often take time and effort for consumers and businesses.

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Jan 30, 2023 • Conversational AI

How to Design and Customize Your Website Chatbot Without Coding

Chatbots can be a gold mine, but doesn’t it require much effort? Don’t worry; there’s no need to hassle your developers. You can design and implement a no-code chatbot on your website. In this article, you’ll find out why you’d want a chatbot and how it can look on your website.

Jan 25, 2023 • Compliance

Tips to Help Prevent Fraud in SMS and Voice Traffic

With each technological advance, criminals find new ways to defraud businesses – and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) is no exception. Organizations as diverse as Formula 1, the Dutch Red Cross, and DHL are enjoying the customer experience and conversion benefits of CM.com – and fraudsters want to get in on the act. We take every measure to assure your safety, but it will not stop criminals from trying. However, you can take some additional steps to help prevent fraud.