Flow will not move ahead until user gives the requested information to the bot.

1. Name

  • It is used to request the user’s β€œname” as information.
  • Click on β€œName” under the Add Chat Component.
  • Then, you can customize the name request message in the β€œCustomize Bot Message” section. 16 Request Information Convertalk Resource Centre1 Pn

2. Phone Number

  • It is used to request the user’s β€œphone number” as information.
  • Click on β€œPhone Number” to add it to your flow.
  • Then, you can customize the phone number request message in the β€œCustomize Bot Message” section.
  • You can also select a specific country code by clicking on the dropdown. 16 Request Information Convertalk Resource Centre4 Pn

3. Email

  • It is used to request the user’s β€œemail” as information.
  • Click on β€œEmail” to add it to your flow.
  • You can customize the email request message in the β€œCustomize” panel. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 1 Pn

4. Single Choice

  • It is used to create a single-choice selection request for the user.
  • Click on β€œSingle Choice” to add it to your flow.
  • You can customize the message, set a title for your options, and link each option to the next component.
  • You can add up to 5 options. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 6 Pn

5. Multiple Choice

  • It is used to create a multiple-choice selection request for the user.
  • Click on β€œMultiple Choice” to add it to your flow.
  • You can customize the message, set a title for your options, and link each option to the next component.
  • You can add up to 5 options. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 7 Pn

6. Text Questions

  • It is used to request β€œany answer” as information from the user.
  • Click on β€œText Question” to add it to your flow.
  • You can customize the information request message to appropriately ask for an answer from the user. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 6 Pn

7. File Upload

  • It is used to request β€œa file, image, or video” as information from the user.
  • Click on β€œFile” to add it to your flow.
  • You can customize the file request message using the left panel. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 8 Pn

8. Iframe

  • It is used to create an iframe.
  • You can add a text message describing the iframe you are adding.
  • Paste the URL of the web page.
  • Provide a title for the iframe and add a CTA button that users can click to be redirected.
  • Once clicked, the web page will open. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 9 Pn

9. Appointment

  • It is used to book an appointment and time slot for users.
  • You can configure the message text and add a prompt asking the user to input a time slot.
  • Select the start and end time for availability hours from the dropdown.
  • The user will be able to book within these availability hours.
  • Choose the slot intervals, which will determine the time gaps between bookings.
  • Select the future booking days for which slots will be available to book.
  • Finally, choose a third-party app to integrate with the bot for appointment booking. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 8 Pn

10. Location

  • It is used to request a textual location from the user.
  • Click on β€œLocation” to add it to your flow.
  • Enter a message text to ask the user for their location as information. 16 Request Information Convertalk Resource Centre 11 Pn

11. Date/Time

  • It is used to take the date and time as input from the user.
  • You can enter a message text to request this information and select the checkbox to show the time selection option.
  • The user will be given the option to select a date and the exact time for that date from a calendar. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 12 Pn

12. Rating

  • It is used to ask the user to provide a rating and share their experience.
  • You can enter a text message for this request and add 5 different options for user experience that the user can select. 16 Request Information Convertalk Resource Centre 17 Pn

13. Range

  • It is used to ask the user for a range according to the requirements.
  • You can enter a text message for this request.
  • Add a prefix and suffix text to be used in the range.
  • Then, select the starting point and highest point for the range.
  • You can also choose a step value to set the gap in the range slider. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 13 Pn

14. Numeric Input

  • It is used to take a numerical input from the user.
  • Click on β€œNumber Input” to add it to your flow.
  • You can add a text message to request the user to enter a numerical value. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 15 Pn

15. Smart Question

  • It is used to ask the user a question, based on which the next chat flow will be decided.
  • You can enter a text message or your question.
  • Then, enter keywords based on which the next chat component will be selected.
  • You can select the smart keyword match type, which can be either exact or based on the presence of keywords in the answer.
  • You can add multiple smart keywords. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 14 Pn

16. Redirect

  • It is used to start a new flow that has been created for the same bot.
  • You can enter a text message and select the pre-built chat flow from the dropdown.
  • Once the component is triggered, the selected chat flow will continue in the conversation. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 16 Pn

17. API

  • It is used to integrate a third-party service in the chat flow.
  • You can select the API.
  • Then, add the text for the response code and select the next message.
  • Response Code 200 indicates success, while 400 indicates an error.
You can also check the DEVELOPERS section for more information. 16 Request Information  Convertalk Resource Centre 16 Pn