We’ve all seen the media hype about how robots are going to take over the world like SKYNET. But while some people may worry about Arnie turning up at their door, copywriters need to stay grounded and focus on making chatbots genuinely useful through great copy.
Chatbots and virtual assistants (VAs) might be new, but the theory behind them has been a big part of websites, search and gaming for decades.
Think of a chatbot or VA as an elaborate search bar on a website. You ask it questions, it finds the answer and fires it back to you in the blink of an eye. But what if I use the word pants instead of trousers? (I hear you ask). This is exactly what any self-respecting search bar (or chatbot, or VA) should account for and learn from.
In our latest podcast, Emily, David and George discuss all things bot, and where copywriters fit in to this brave new world.
They take a look at:
- The difference between a chatbot and a virtual assistant
- Top tips for writing for chatbots and VAs
- Why fun interactions with bots have a serious side
- Fiona’s interview with tech entrepreneur, Wo King of Hi9
- The best and worst bots around today
Disclaimer: As Chatbot Champion (yes indeed!) for Radix, George has come up against a fearsome array of bots. Cortana tried to defend herself and Alexa refused to comment – so if this podcast goes a bit Jeremy Kyle, don’t blame us.
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Music by Industrial and Marine.
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Thanks to Samphire Amps, of Electric Dialogue, for pointing us towards Chatfuel.
If you want to send in bot name and personality suggestions, you can email them to podcast@radix-commuinications.com.
