🤖 Welcome to the Ultimate Bot Press Guide for Absolute Beginners! In this guide, we will walk you through step by step on how to build your own AI chatbot. Whether you want to create a conversational chatbot or one that serves a more in-depth purpose like lead generation and capture, we've got you covered. We'll show you how to use nodes, cards, and variables to build your bot, and how to use webhooks to capture and store user information. By the end of this guide, you'll have a fully functional chatbot that can help your business succeed.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Nodes, Cards, and Variables
3. Creating Your First Node: The Welcome Node
4. Adding Cards to Your Nodes
5. Capturing User Information with Single Choice Cards
6. Branching Your Bot with Multiple Nodes
7. Using Execute Code to Send Data to a Webhook
8. Storing User Information in Google Sheets
9. Creating a Knowledge Base for Your Bot
10. Looping Your Bot Back to Capture Information
Understanding Nodes, Cards, and Variables
Nodes, cards, and variables are the building blocks of your chatbot. Nodes are the individual steps in your bot's conversation flow. Cards are the individual components of each node, such as text boxes, single choice cards, and execute code cards. Variables are used to store user information that is captured by your bot.
Creating Your First Node: The Welcome Node
The welcome node is the first node in your bot's conversation flow. It's where your bot will greet users and ask them how it can help them. To create a welcome node, simply drag a standard node into your bot's workspace and name it "Welcome." Then, add a text card to the node and type in your greeting message.
Adding Cards to Your Nodes
Cards are the individual components of each node that allow your bot to interact with users. There are many different types of cards, including text boxes, single choice cards, and execute code cards. To add a card to a node, simply click on the "Add Card" button and select the type of card you want to add.
Capturing User Information with Single Choice Cards
Single choice cards are used to capture user information by presenting them with a list of options to choose from. To create a single choice card, drag the card into your node and select "Single Choice" from the list of options. Then, add your choices and create a variable to store the user's selection.
Branching Your Bot with Multiple Nodes
Branching your bot with multiple nodes allows you to create different conversation paths based on the user's selections. To create a new node, simply drag a standard node into your bot's workspace and name it. Then, connect it to the previous node with a blue arrow and add your cards.
Using Execute Code to Send Data to a Webhook
Execute code cards allow you to send data from your bot to a webhook, which can then be used to store user information in a database. To use execute code, simply drag the card into your node and add your code. Then, add the webhook URL and the data you want to send.
Storing User Information in Google Sheets
Google Sheets is a great tool for storing user information captured by your bot. To store user information in Google Sheets, you'll need to create a webhook and connect it to your bot. Then, use execute code to send the data to the webhook, which will then store it in your Google Sheets spreadsheet.
Creating a Knowledge Base for Your Bot
A knowledge base is a collection of information that your bot can use to answer user questions. To create a knowledge base, you'll need to connect your bot to a website or database that contains the information you want to use. Then, use execute code to search the database and return the information to the user.
Looping Your Bot Back to Capture Information
Looping your bot back to capture information allows you to continue the conversation with the user and gather more information. To loop your bot back to capture information, simply create a new node and connect it to the previous node with a blue arrow. Then, add your cards and variables as needed.
🔥 Highlights:
- Bot Press is a great tool for building AI chatbots
- Nodes, cards, and variables are the building blocks of your bot
- Single choice cards are great for capturing user information
- Google Sheets is a great tool for storing user information
- A knowledge base can help your bot answer user questions
- Looping your bot back to capture information allows you to gather more information
🤔 FAQ:
Q: Can I use Bot Press to build a chatbot for my business?
A: Yes, Bot Press is a great tool for building chatbots for businesses of all sizes.
Q: How do I store user information captured by my bot?
A: You can store user information in a database or spreadsheet, such as Google Sheets.
Q: Can my bot answer user questions?
A: Yes, by creating a knowledge base and using execute code, your bot can answer user questions.
Q: How do I loop my bot back to capture more information?
A: Simply create a new node and connect it to the previous node with a blue arrow. Then, add your cards and variables as needed.
