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Understanding Zendesk Chat Default Triggers

Learn about Zendesk Chat default triggers, their purpose, and how to customize them for your chat workflow.

What are Zendesk Chat default triggers?

Zendesk Chat default triggers are pre-set automated responses designed to enhance your chat workflow. They include triggers like Chat Rescuer, Proactive Greeting, and Checkout Page, among others. These triggers can be used as they are, modified, or duplicated to suit your needs. By default, they are disabled, so you'll need to enable them and customize as necessary. For more details, check out the originalZendesk article.


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How do I enable a default Chat trigger in Zendesk?

To enable a default Chat trigger in Zendesk, you need to access the trigger settings, make any necessary customizations, and switch the Trigger status to Enabled. Remember to save your changes to activate the trigger. This process allows you to…

What is the purpose of the Chat Rescuer trigger?

The Chat Rescuer trigger is designed to send an auto-response to visitors who have requested a chat but haven't been attended to within 60 seconds. This helps keep visitors engaged during busy times by apologizing for the wait and asking them to…

How does the Proactive Greeting trigger work?

The Proactive Greeting trigger sends a message to new visitors 30 seconds after they arrive on your site, inviting them to start a chat. This trigger helps initiate conversations with potential customers by welcoming them and offering assistance….

Can I customize the Checkout Page trigger?

Yes, the Checkout Page trigger is a customizable template designed to reduce cart abandonment by engaging customers lingering on the checkout page. You'll need to update the Visitor page URL condition to match your website's checkout page URL for…

What is the First Reply trigger in Zendesk Chat?

The First Reply trigger sends an automated message to visitors requesting a chat, letting them know their request is being attended to. This message is sent 5 seconds after the chat request, ensuring visitors are aware that help is on the way.

How can I use the Languages trigger?

The Languages trigger is designed for businesses serving visitors in multiple languages. It sends automated greetings in the visitor's native language based on their country code. You can duplicate this trigger to create versions for each language…

What does the Message Tagged Visitors trigger do?

The Message Tagged Visitors trigger sends targeted messages to visitors with specific tags, such as those who have visited your site multiple times. It works alongside the Tag Repeat Visitors trigger, which adds tags to frequent visitors, allowing…

How does the Pricing Page trigger assist customers?

The Pricing Page trigger engages customers lingering on the pricing page by asking if they need help. This proactive approach can help clarify any questions they might have about your paid plans, potentially increasing conversions.

What is the Proactive Greeting by Name trigger?

The Proactive Greeting by Name trigger personalizes greetings for returning visitors by including their name, making them feel valued. This trigger only fires when the system can identify the visitor's name, enhancing the likelihood of interaction.

How can I offer discounts using the Product Discounts trigger?

The Product Discounts trigger allows you to offer discounts to returning customers on specific products. You'll need to update the Visitor page URL condition to match your product's URL, making it a flexible tool for promoting special offers.

What is the Request Contact Details trigger?

The Request Contact Details trigger activates when your account status is set to Away, asking visitors to leave their email address for follow-up. This ensures that even when agents are unavailable, visitors can still be contacted later.

How does the Tag Repeat Visitors trigger work?

The Tag Repeat Visitors trigger adds a tag to visitors who have visited your site five or more times. This tag can be used for reporting and to identify potential customers who show a strong interest in your brand.

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