When I first heard of the new chat bot technology that Facebook is using to let users talk to their friends online I was excited. But then I remembered chat bots were not very popular when I was in highschool and college. So it’s not like chat bots are all that new, in fact they are actually fairly old technology. However, I was curious to find out how to chat bot messenger would stack up against other chat bot technologies.
There are currently three different types of chat bot software; namely Web based, WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get), and Ibotta. Web based chat bot technology uses chatbot engines or templates to create the user experience. These engines or templates are then run by web browsers and/or servers.
WYSIWYG chat Bots is self-contained programs which allow the user to interact with a chat bot using text messaging. They’re similar to chat bots we might use on Facebook. This technology has been available on the internet for several years but only recently has it begun to be integrated into websites with the advent of Facebook messenger. In order to use wySIWYG chat bots, you will have to download and install the software yourself.
Ibotta chat Bots is also text-based rather than web-based. Bot owners purchase Ibotta licenses for use on their web chat bot platform. These licenses are typically good for a year or longer. However, the licenses are expensive and may prohibitive for smaller companies. Therefore, Ibotta chat Bots is generally not as popular.
The third type of chat bots are desktop bots or desktop IM bots. Desktop bots are software programs that can perform all functions of regular chat Bots except for the ability to chat. Desktop IM bots are designed to perform all functions of regular IM except for sending messages. These types of bots are usually programmed to send and receive emails via text messages from the user’s PC or from the desktop of the computer being used to run the bot. Desktop bots are generally used by larger companies to track employee productivity.
Wall Street Journal bot is another bot that’s currently gaining in popularity. Wall Street Journal Bot is an updated version of the chat bot software Facebook Messenger Bot. Wall Street Journal Bot is a web based program that sends instant alerts when a particular stock is changing. The Wall Street Journal owns the Wall Street Journal website. This version of Messenger Bot allows its users to receive information about changes in stocks via text messages sent directly to the phone.
Chat bots were first developed by programmers to allow people to chat via email. These types of bots are programmed to automatically reply to any messages that are sent to them by a friend or other person. Chat Bots and Messenger Bots are similar, however they are different because one allows you to chat while the other sends you information. Chat Bots send instant messages while messenger Bots send them to your email inbox.
Social media chat bots have become very popular over the past three years. In fact, Social Media has become so popular that it has almost become a verb. When someone mentions Social Media, the first thing that comes to mind is a chat bot. There are a number of different chat bots, including Facebook chat bots, but the most popular of the bunch are the ones that allow you to communicate with people through Facebook chat.
The way these types of bot work is simple. Whenever a person sends you a message or comment on your status, the bot contacts the person using the Facebook chat bot and sends out a message to them. Sometimes they are written into the chat as well, and sometimes it is just a quick note. Some of the Facebook chat bots allow you to respond to comments and notes as well. They make a great alternative to real people for those who want a little bit more interaction.
One downside to using a chat bot messenger service is that sometimes the bot may not be human. It can over react and say the wrong things when there are actually two different people talking to each other. If this happens to you, then you may want to take down the bot, or at least turn it off before posting a comment or sending a message. This bot can also be a security risk, depending upon which one you use. Most social media bot services use Facebook’s open graph API, so one could easily steal your friends information by monitoring the conversation.
Overall, using a chat bot messenger service is great for businesses and has many benefits. They are fast, easy to use, and cost nothing. Using a chat bot messenger for business purposes is recommended especially if you already have an online presence. With most of the chat bot technology being updated on a regular basis, you will definitely want to keep up with your Facebook updates to make sure that you are not out of date with the newest additions.