The Quest for Epic Engagement

Great big changes coming, and some tools on how to adapt. SMS for the win, Grasshoppers!

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Change is coming, Grasshoppers - but this is a good one. In an effort to get rid of Spam on the Messenger platform, Messenger is asking us to fill out a little form and understand a little about promotional vs. subscription messaging. I'll go over the difference in this episode. And here's a link to the step by step of where to find this form: https://www.loom.com/share/3d5a2e6dfa374825a27d0050d03...

I've been writing a lot of bots for challenges lately. In this episode I share some surprising things I've found out in the process, and why you should consider adding a Messenger bot sequence for your next FB Challenge. 

Another episode from the road! Today we’re talking about reactions to the update, and we also cover actual open rate changes I’ve noticed in the last day. Come on along!

A lot of folks wrapping their minds around the new update... I think it will clear even more spam out and could actually be great for us. Take a listen and find out why!!

Manage Messages? What's that all about?  In this episode I talk about giving subscribers a very visible opportunity to opt out of certain kinds of messages in your chatbot. Why is this important?  Allowing people a choice of what they want to hear about makes people feel seen, heard, and cared about. This is exactly the kind of experience that superior chatbots create. Listen in and I'll...

A question that is on my mind all the time: How do you get more subscribers into your bot? There is one way out there that is the easiest way possible, and it uses a technology that's been around a while. Listen in and find out what's up! At the end of the show I talk about the Ditch Your Elevator Pitch Challenge being given by Jane M Powers. It's about creating an introduction that tells people w...

It's a simple question, but I'm totally serious. It needs to be answered before you invest time and money into building a chatbot. What are you looking to get out of bots? More importantly, what are you willing to give the humans that subscribe? 

Ever delivered a 7 day challenge inside a bot, and wondered why more people didn't make it all the way through? I've written enough of these that I know why, and I'll tell you all about it on today's episode. 

Now that you've spent some time building your bot, you want to know when to launch. The answer is different for everyone, but in today's episode we cover three important questions:  How do you know when you're ready to launch that bot? What are the key tools that you absolutely need? How many people should you test with?  Come listen in - you might be ready sooner than you think!

First time writing a Messenger bot sequence? I've got your back. Listen in and find out how to take content that you've already produced and make it into a pleasant experience on Facebook Messenger.  Here's the Facebook page I mention where you can read an excerpt of the brand new book, Breaking to Be Me: The Secret to Overcoming Chronic Pain: https://www.facebook.com/BalancedYouByJenny/

So many people dipping their toes into bots lately - it's exciting, but can also be daunting. Whether you're a geek with a pocket protector or tech averse, if you want to get started with bots this episode is for you. Come on in and I'll give you two ways that you can get started with bots today.  Here's a link to Black Belt Botcamp, if you want to check it out: http://blackbeltbotcamp.com

There's a brand new ManyChat feature in town - and it sounds fantastic! Ever find the Ads Manager a little intimidating, and wish there was a better alternative? Now we've got one right inside manyChat - if it works! 

So many tools to promote your Messenger bot, and so little time. On this show we're going to cover two tools that can help you grow your subscribers, and I'll give you examples of how they are used.

Today we're going to cover the most important step in how to get more bot subscribers. No matter how you promote your bot, you have to have one thing in place first: a clear benefit for subscribing. We'll talk about several different kinds of benefits, and how to communicate those to your subscribers!!

When I started with Messenger bots, my brain was positively on fire with all the possibilities. I was so excited - there were so many possibilities of what I could write for my first sequence - the options were overwhelming. Today's show is for those who want to jump in with both feet. We talk about the answer to the all important question: what to do first. Join us!

Wondering what kind of relationship building messages to send out this month? I've got you. Here are two suggestions that will make you look like a relationship building ninja.

Looks like Facebook is not changing their policy after all! This says to me that Messenger is taking more time to understand how people are really using subscription messaging, and that is all to the good. Couple things, though... When you're sending those subscription messages, make sure there isn't any sales language or "Buy Now" buttons. It's worth your time to check twice, as we know that Face...

Recently a law was passed in California, stating that all chatbots need to identify as chatbots (as opposed to pretending to be human). The legislation goes into effect for California residents in July 2019. Here's the thing: we should all be doing this anyway. Why? It makes people feel safer with your bot. If your bot is upfront and transparent, it builds relationships. And that's what we're here...

Greetings Grasshoppers! I'm back in the saddle again after a much needed vacation. Today we talk about large multi track events, and how you can use a Messenger bot to enhance the attendee experience. Come on along!

Yeah, tech issues. It happens with everything - even Messenger bots. Today I talk about the issue and the workaround - enjoy!

How do Messenger bots build relationships? Is it even possible? Today's topic sounds like something out of a sci fi movie, doesn't it? You can use bots to build relationships with people, and it's surprisingly easy. Come on along and I'll show you three ways to build your bot so that it helps you establish trust, engage your subscribers in conversation, and build relationships with integrity.

We've got 60 (ish) short days until the end of 2018. Here's why you want to take advantage of the time to get your bot built! Coaches, Teachers, Educators Of All Kinds - The New Year Is A New Beginning, A Time To Reflect, And A Time To Set Goals. Bots help hand hold people through courses, programs, and keep people accountable on their goals. You want to give people that high touch experience, but...

Staring at an empty screen, wondering what to write - I know that all too well. And when you're writing for Messenger, it's different than all the other types of marketing you've done. The return is excellent if you get it right, and terrible if you get it wrong. There's very little middle ground. Today I'm going to share with you tips on how to write for Messenger bots. Don't stare at that blank...