Step 1
Log into your account on Botsify and from the dashboard select the chatbot from top right drop down for which you want to create a “Button Block”.
Step 2
You will find a toolbar on the left of your dashboard. Move your cursor to “Design” and select “Media Block” from it.
Step 3
You will be redirected to Media Blocks page.
Click on “Create A Block”
You will be redirected to newly loaded page with different media blocks options.
Select the “Text Message” option from the top.
Step 4
Now you name your button block and add a brief description about it.
Click on “Add a Button”
You will find various buttons in the pop-up.
Select your respective buttons accordingly.
Here’s a rundown of all the options available:
Text: Write a brief introduction in the text area for the button block and its usage.
Message Button: Creates a custom button which will send a custom message when clicked.
Media Block Button: You can insert a media block into the message when clicked. Like all other buttons, its name can also be customized.
Link Button: Here you can name and insert a button which opens any link you desire.
Call Button: This will initiate a call with a representative whose number you will have to provide.
Share Button: It lets the user share the media block by opening up their friend's list when tapped in the messenger.
Plugin Button: Choose from a variety of plugins for your button block.
You can use plugin button for sending JSON responses, data collection forms, human help and more.
Story Button: This button initiates the story that your chatbot has been assigned.
Buy Button: It lets you collect payment from the user after you have setup your stripe account in Botsify.
A combination of the above options can be used to create a “Button Block”.
When you are done with the button block, click on the “Save” option on the top-right panel to save your button block for further working.