Buyer guide

Website, Messenger, and Instagram Chatbot Setup

For many Philippine businesses, the best channel mix is website chat for high-intent visitors plus Messenger or Instagram for everyday customer messages.

Use the website widget for active buyers

Website visitors are often comparing pricing, fit, proof, and setup effort. The widget should help them decide what to do next, not just say hello.

  • Show page-specific starter chips on pricing, comparison, docs, and contact pages
  • Use a welcome message that asks what the buyer wants to automate
  • Route setup, pricing, docs, and contact questions to clear next steps
  • Keep branding visible unless the account has an active white-label add-on

Use Messenger and Instagram for social inquiries

Customers in the Philippines often ask first through Facebook or Instagram. These channels need clear welcome behavior, auto-reply settings, and handoff expectations.

  • Confirm the correct Facebook Page or Instagram account is connected
  • Test common comments and private messages before enabling auto-reply
  • Set expectations for hours, handoff, payment review, and urgent cases
  • Keep human staff able to take over when approval or judgment is needed

Do not make every channel say the same thing

A pricing page visitor, a Messenger customer, and an Instagram lead are in different contexts. Starter chips and prompts should match where the conversation begins.

  • Pricing page: plan fit, trial, credits, and cancellation
  • Docs pages: setup, sources, integrations, and testing
  • Comparison pages: fit, alternatives, and differences
  • Contact page: sales help, use case review, and preparation

Common questions

Should I launch website chat or Messenger first?

Launch where your customers already ask questions. Many Philippine businesses should start with website chat plus Messenger or Instagram, then expand once answers and handoff are tested.

What should starter chips say on a website widget?

Starter chips should match the page intent. Pricing pages should ask about plans and credits; docs pages should ask about setup; comparison pages should ask how AlonChat differs.

Can one AlonChat agent answer across multiple channels?

Yes. One trained agent can support multiple configured channels, while channel-specific settings can adjust the welcome experience and behavior for each surface.

Test AlonChat with your real customer questions

The strongest proof is not a generic demo. It is your own business information, trained and tested against the questions customers already ask.

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