Trigger
Triggers
Learn about triggers in Chatling and how to use them effectively in your chatbot flows.
Triggers are events that automatically start a specific flow in your chatbot based on user behavior. They enable you to create more dynamic and responsive chatbot experiences.
Types of Triggers
The following triggers are currently available:
- Returning Visitor: This trigger is activated when a visitor returns to your website after a period of time.
- Specific Webpage Opened: This trigger is activated when a visitor opens a specific page on your website.
How Triggers Work
Triggers are automatically invoked when their conditions are met. When a trigger is activated, the chatbot will follow the conversation flow connected to that trigger in the builder. For example, if you have a “Returning User” trigger set up, and a user comes back to your website after being away for a certain period, the chatbot will automatically start the conversation flow linked to this trigger.
How to Use Triggers
To use triggers in your chatbot:
- Open your chatbot builder.
- From the Blocks page in the sidebar, look for the “Triggers” section.
- Drag and drop the desired trigger onto your canvas.
- Connect the trigger to the subsequent blocks in your conversation flow.
- Configure the trigger settings if necessary (e.g. specifying the trigger frequency).