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What This Does #

Automatically re-engages users who become inactive during conversations.

When to Use This #

  • Preventing abandoned conversations
  • Keeping users engaged
  • Offering continued assistance
  • Gracefully ending idle conversations

Step-by-Step Instructions #

  1. Access Nudge Settings
    • Navigate to BuildBot Setup
    • Find the “Nudge” section
  1. Enable Nudge Messages
    • Toggle on “Nudge Message”
    • This activates the automatic re-engagement feature
  2. Set Initial Activity Check
    • Choose when to first check if user is still active
    • You can set the time as per your requirement, and can choose between Minutes and Seconds.
    • Write a friendly message like “Are you still there?”
  3. Configure Final Activity Check
    • Set when to end the conversation
    • You can set the time as per your requirement, and can choose between Minutes and Seconds.
    • Write a polite closing message
  4. Customize Timing
    • Adjust timing based on your business needs
    • Shorter times for urgent support, longer for casual browsing

Example Nudge Messages #

Initial Check (Friendly): “Still have questions? I’m here to help!”

Initial Check (Professional): “I’m still here if you need any additional assistance.”

Initial Check (Supportive): “Take your time! I’m here when you’re ready to continue.”

Final Check (Friendly): “Thanks for chatting! Feel free to start a new conversation anytime if you need more help.”

Final Check (Professional): “Thank you for using our support chat. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.”

Final Check (Helpful): “I hope I was helpful today! You can always come back if you need anything else.”

Timing Recommendations #

High-Volume Customer Service:

  • Initial check: 3-4 minutes
  • Final check: 6-8 minutes
  • Users expect quick responses

Technical Support:

  • Initial check: 7-10 minutes
  • Final check: 15-20 minutes
  • Users may need time to try solutions

Sales/Information:

  • Initial check: 5-7 minutes
  • Final check: 10-15 minutes
  • Users may be reading or considering options

Casual/FAQ Bots:

  • Initial check: 5-8 minutes
  • Final check: 12-20 minutes
  • Users may be multitasking

Benefits of Nudge Messages #

  • Prevents users from feeling abandoned
  • Offers continued assistance
  • Gracefully ends conversations
  • Improves user experience
  • Helps with analytics (shows completed vs. abandoned chats)

Tips for Success #

  • Keep nudge messages friendly and helpful
  • Don’t make users feel rushed
  • Offer specific help if possible
  • Always end on a positive note
  • Test different timings to see what works best