{"id":3719,"date":"2021-11-25T07:33:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T07:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/?p=3719"},"modified":"2024-12-27T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T11:59:49","slug":"chatbots-self-service-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"How chatbots help your company&#8217;s self-service feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers are loyal to the brand that consistently provides them excellent service. That sounds simple, isn\u2019t it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, customer expectations change over the years, and businesses have to keep up with those changes to retain and grow their customer base.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make your customers happy, you should stay up to date with the latest trends in customer service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s digital world, it\u2019s no secret that automation is key to business success. More and more companies are investing in tools that can help them streamline their operations and improve customer experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3724 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-7.png\" alt=\"consumer are impatient\" width=\"512\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-7.png 512w, https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-7-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HubSpot research<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, speed is crucial in customer service. 90% of consumers want immediate response to their queries, and they expect answers within ten minutes or less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, each customer service representative can only handle one customer issue at a time, which causes delays and slower response time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since consumers are impatient, many of them try to find answers on their own. In fact, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88% of US consumers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expect companies to have a self-service support portal. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #fee22e;color:#fee22e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #fee22e;color:#fee22e\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#What_is_customer_self-service\" title=\"What is customer self-service?\">What is customer self-service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#The_role_of_chatbots_in_customer_self-service\" title=\"The role of chatbots in customer self-service\">The role of chatbots in customer self-service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#Why_use_chatbots\" title=\"Why use chatbots?\">Why use chatbots?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#For_customers\" title=\"For customers\u00a0\">For customers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#_For_businesses\" title=\"\u00a0For businesses\u00a0\">\u00a0For businesses\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#How_to_choose_the_right_chatbot_platform_for_your_business\" title=\"How to choose the right chatbot platform for your business\">How to choose the right chatbot platform for your business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/chatbots-self-service-feature\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_customer_self-service\"><\/span><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">What is customer self-service?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer self-service is a form of support companies provide to empower customers to help themselves and gain faster resolutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make that happen, businesses offer a wide array of resources where customers can find the information they\u2019re looking for.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different self-service options that you can offer to your customers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are some of them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interactive Voice Response or IVR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is useful for people who prefer making phone calls to contact a company. IVR, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudtalk.io\/interactive-voice-response-ivr\/\">automated business phone feature<\/a>, allows callers to access information by pressing a key that corresponds to their choice in the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online knowledge base<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is useful for people who prefer finding information online. It serves as a digital library on your website that features a collection of different types of content\u2014articles, manuals, video tutorials, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FAQ page<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is useful for people who visit your website to learn basic information about your products or services. On this single page, they will find a list of answers to frequently asked questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community forum <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This is useful for people who want to learn and exchange information with fellow customers. Having an online discussion board lets your customers share their experiences and what they know to help each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chatbots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is useful for people who prefer a conversational approach and a Q&amp;A format. In the chatbox, customers can type questions and receive replies from a bot in real-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-8.png\" alt=\"chatbot marketing\" width=\"512\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-8.png 512w, https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-8-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_role_of_chatbots_in_customer_self-service\"><\/span><b>The role of chatbots in customer self-service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the given choices for self-service, the use of chatbots is rapidly increasing.\u00a0 In fact, it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/chatbot-stats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased by 92%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, by 2025, the global chatbot market is expected to reach <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1.25 billion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These data show that chatbots are effective in giving customers positive experiences.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A customer service chatbot is a computer program that can communicate with customers in real-time via chat to provide any kind of information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has the ability to keep a conversation going thanks to artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and natural language understanding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since chatbots have human-like features, customer interactions look natural. Even without the presence of a human operator, customers can still feel that someone (or something) is assisting them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why chatbots are also called virtual assistants or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/virtual-agent.html#ring-cc-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual agents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With chatbot technology, you can offer 24\/7 customer support, making your business more accessible to customers anytime they need help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_chatbots\"><\/span><b>Why use chatbots?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big brands across various industries have launched their own chatbots to transform the customer experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/danielnewman\/2020\/06\/23\/4-actionable-customer-experience-statistics-for-2020\/?sh=dc2463a1a846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86% of buyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are willing to pay more for a great customer experience?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If chatbots continue to improve CX, more and more customers will be loyal to your brand and be willing to spend more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, studies show that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/gilpress\/2019\/11\/25\/ai-stats-news-chatbots-increase-sales-by-67-but-87-of-consumers-prefer-humans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chatbots increase sales by an average of 67%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still not convinced why you should use chatbots? Let\u2019s take a look at the following chatbot benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_customers\"><\/span><b>For customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instant response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Chatbots use scripts and pull data from your online knowledge base to quickly respond to inquiries. Asking a chatbot is faster and more convenient than browsing individual web pages to find information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>24\/7 availability <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Unlike humans, chatbots don\u2019t need to rest. They can work round the clock, so they are always ready to provide customer support <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 day and night.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global customer service <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Since time zones are not an issue, you can cater to an international audience. Multilingual chatbots can communicate with customers in their preferred language.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chat history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Like other messaging platforms, chatbots store conversation history. This allows customers to review previous discussions if ever they need to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Chatbot conversations are based on answers given by the customer, so all the chatbot replies or suggestions are customized according to their needs.\u00a0 Since there\u2019s no time limit in each interaction, customers can keep engaging with the bot until they get everything they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seamless digital payments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Chatbots can also help customers make payments without leaving the chatbox. Several banks and <a href=\"https:\/\/itexus.com\/fintech-software-development-company\/\">fintech companies<\/a> like Paypal have launched advanced chatbots with payment capabilities to make it easier for customers to complete purchases or online transactions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_For_businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>For businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase customer engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Unlike human agents, chatbots can talk to multiple customers at the same time. As chatbots provide consistent answers and useful information, customers will stay engaged in the conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce customer service costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Labor costs are high these days, so hiring more staff for customer support can be very expensive for businesses. By using a chatbot, you can reduce costs on salaries, training, and infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enable multichannel or omnichannel customer support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Chatbots can be integrated and deployed across different channels \u2013 your website, email, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and other online platforms. Omnichannel customer service gives businesses a comprehensive view of the customer journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve lead generation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Chatbots ask relevant questions that can help qualify leads. With this, they can nurture qualified leads by giving personalized recommendations to encourage them to make a purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase conversation rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Chatbots can assist customers in every step of the buying process \u2013 from information search to post-purchase. With this convenience, your customers will turn into repeat buyers and increase sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve business strategies <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Customer data collected by chatbots can help you improve your strategies in different areas \u2013 customer service, marketing, and sales. You can monitor purchasing patterns and analyze customer behaviors to develop targeted messages or campaigns that can boost engagement and conversions.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-9.png\" alt=\"facebook chatbot\" width=\"508\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-9.png 508w, https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-9-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unnamed-9-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_right_chatbot_platform_for_your_business\"><\/span><b>How to choose the right chatbot platform for your business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of chatbot providers in the market, so you have to choose carefully which one best fits your business needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that there are no-code chatbot platforms like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/features\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botsify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help you get started with just a few simple steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you out with your selection process, here are some factors that you should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Of course, you should only spend within your budget. There are different types of pricing models available, and they vary depending on the number of chatbots, number of users, and features included in the plan. Most companies offer discounts if you choose to pay annually instead of monthly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enterprise-grade security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Your chatbot will be collecting sensitive customer information, so you have to make sure that your platform is secure to prevent data breaches and other security issues. This is very important to gain your customers\u2019 trust and to make them feel at ease to continue doing business with your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Channel integrations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; You should be able to communicate and connect with your customers in their preferred channel. Make sure that your chosen provider gives you the flexibility to deploy chatbots on your website, social media platforms, and other channels. \u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multilingual AI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Being online gives you the opportunity to reach a global audience. To acquire international customers, your chatbot should be able to speak their language. Don\u2019t worry, as chatbots are computer programs, it\u2019s easy to add new languages.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hybrid chat <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Of course, there\u2019s no perfect chatbot. Since they only rely on scripts and knowledge bases, there will be times when they can\u2019t answer complex questions. It\u2019s best that you choose a platform that allows human agents to take over in this kind of situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple chatbots <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A chatbot should meet a specific objective or use case. To test the effectiveness of your business strategies, you should be able to create different chatbots designed specifically for customer support, lead generation, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customization <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Your branding is very important because it\u2019s how your customers perceive you. Your chatbot character should be aligned with your brand color, personality, and style. This will help improve the customer experience and make your chatbot memorable and fun to interact with.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytics and reporting <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; To improve your chatbot\u2019s efficiency, you have to track its performance. For example, evaluate the total number of interactions. Compare how many chatbot sessions are successful and how many required human handoff.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free trial<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; You want to have a chatbot platform that you can use for the long term. Save yourself from the trouble of switching providers by doing free trials. Test the chatbot first to see if it\u2019s user-friendly and if it fits your specific needs. If you don\u2019t know where to start, you can check out Botsify\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14-day free trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer service solutions are continuously evolving. To keep customers happy, prioritize investing in tools that can give them a great, hassle-free experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatbots are the future of customer communication. Finding the right balance between automation and human touch is key to stronger customer relationships and overall business success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Customers are loyal to the brand that consistently provides them excellent service. 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