Category Archives: Chatbots

Will chatbots become part of the consumer search experience?

Recently, Bing has been experimenting with a chatbot feature directly in search results. Columnist David Freeman discusses how this shift could impact marketers. David Freeman on October 5, 2017   When thinking about the future of organic search, common considerations include the impending mobile-first index, machine learning, AI, natural language processing, voice search, site speed, … Continue reading Will chatbots become part of the consumer search experience?

6 ways the Era of Bots could dramatically change how products are marketed and sold

The CEO of a bot-building platform envisions the real impact of bot-based commerce. Barry Levine on September 25, 2017    Let’s assume that software bots continue to proliferate, grow more intelligent and capable, and even generate a bot-to-bot ecosystem, where yours talks to mine and they both talk to brands’. What then? The huge ripple … Continue reading 6 ways the Era of Bots could dramatically change how products are marketed and sold

Add chatbots to your arsenal today: Reap the benefits during the holiday retail season

Don’t get left behind the competition this holiday season. Contributor Rohit Gupta explains why retailers should invest in chatbots before the shopping onslaught begins. Rohit Gupta on September 5, 2017   The buzz around chatbots has been growing to a dull roar. Though consumers have been wary of bots due to privacy concerns and usability … Continue reading Add chatbots to your arsenal today: Reap the benefits during the holiday retail season

Should Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Consider Chatbots as a Good Opportunity?

Mitul Makadia — September 5, 2017 Follow @mitulmakadia — September 5, 2017 In business, if a task is done repeatedly, then shouldn’t we automate it? With the growing availability of automated and intelligent bots incorporating automation is very easy for businesses. For small businesses, it’s the right time to jump into “Chatbots”. They can be … Continue reading Should Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Consider Chatbots as a Good Opportunity?

4 Real Time Uses Of Chatbots In Social Media Marketing

By Victoria Klochkova August 31st, 2017 During the summit of 2011, Gartner predicted that by 2020, 85% of all customer interactions with a business wouldn’t involve humans. The heavy use of chatbots in social media marketing that started in 2016 might turn this prediction true. These programs run by artificial intelligence (AI) offer great opportunities … Continue reading 4 Real Time Uses Of Chatbots In Social Media Marketing