A chatbot can handle the initial conversation and guide customers through common questions. Only when needed does the flow move to a live call with an agent. By letting the chat bot handle first contact, teams can work more efficiently and allow agents to focus on well-defined issues. Using a chat bot in this way can also help address staffing shortages.
If an issue cannot be resolved by the chat bot alone, the conversation can move to a voice call with an agent. In these cases, the chat bot can identify the most appropriate contact point and present a URL that starts a call to that destination. This guides the customer smoothly from chat to a live conversation.