Different Types Of Chatbots And How To Use Them

If you were under the impression that there is only one kind of chatbot, then think again. Although the basic forms of chatbots are the ones used the most frequently, there are different types used for different scenarios. Chatbots use chat mediums and come in a series of types, each designed to benefit your business in the best possible way. If you are looking at the different types of chatbots best suited for your brand, then here’s our most preferred list!

1. NLP based chatbots 

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At its very core, chatbots show how artificial intelligence works. NLP chatbots go a step further from the generic chatbots in the sense that they use a combination of AI technology and Natural Language Processing (NLP.) By using a combination of these two forms, this type of chatbot identifies the intent of the use, classifies the messages and then gives answers depending on the language of the texts. In short, NLP chatbots help in creating a uniform communication between your brand and the customer.

2. Menu based chatbots 

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Similar to the automated menus on phones, these chatbots increase interaction and ensure that when you are looking for the answer, you dig deeper than you normally do. While they may be among the slower form of the chatbots, they help in answering 80% of the questions people usually ask. From helping you answer the basic form of questions to giving you the option of finding the right answers, these type of chatbots help in finding the exact answer for your question.

3. Keyword based chatbots 

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Unlike NLP and Menu based chatbots, Keyword based chatbots are extremely user friendly. By using a combination of customizable keywords and AI technology, these chatbots help determine the response which is best suited for the user. Faster and quicker to use than most chatbots, Keyword based chatbots also help in answering questions that basic chatbots don’t have the ability to.

4. Service/Action chatbots 

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The best way to describe service/action chatbots is by looking at how they work. By asking and collating data from the user asking the questions, these chatbots answer questions based on what people ask. These type of chatbots are best used by companies in the airline and clothing industry. Compared to the other type of chatbots, the service chatbots are tailor made to answer the users to the best of its abilities.

5. Context based chatbots 

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Of all the chatbots mentioned in the list, Context based chatbots are the most advanced. By using a combination of machine learning and artificial intelligence, these chatbots not only have meaningful conversations with users, they also remember previous conversations. For example, if you are trying to order pizza from a place you frequent, the chatbot remembers your address and also remembers the last order you made on the app. Using data and user based information is one of the biggest advantages of context based chatbots, giving users a complete experience of how the app works.

Chatbots are designed to improve the user’s experience with the app and help in making your experience with the store that much easier. If you think we missed out on any other chatbots like these, comment and let us know!