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7 questions to ask before you pay for a WhatsApp chatbot

A checklist for owners: what to ask any chatbot seller (including us) so you don't pay for something your customers hate.

Chatbots can save hours — or annoy every customer who meets them. Ask these before you pay anyone, including us.

  1. Can I see it answer a real question from my business? Not a generic demo — your prices, your timings.
  2. What happens when it doesn't know? It should pass the chat to you, not invent an answer.
  3. Can I take over a chat at any time? You should be able to jump in from your own phone.
  4. Which languages and spellings does it handle? Your customers write Hinglish, short forms and voice notes. Test with those.
  5. What are all the costs? Setup, the monthly fee, and Meta's own message charges — get them in writing.
  6. Where is my customers' data stored, and who can see it? You should get a clear, simple answer.
  7. How do I cancel, and what happens to my number? No long lock-ins; your business number should stay yours.

If a seller can't answer these simply, keep looking. If you'd like us to answer them for your business, send us a message — we'll show you a demo with your own details.

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