Chatbot Development
Build AI-powered chatbots for businesses to automate customer interactions.
Overview
AI chatbots are becoming essential for businesses to handle customer inquiries, appointments, and sales. Building custom chatbots using tools like OpenAI's API is a growing service opportunity.
How to Get Started
- 1Learn chatbot development with tools like Botpress, Dialogflow, or custom AI APIs
- 2Build demo chatbots for different use cases
- 3Offer free pilot projects to local businesses
- 4Create case studies showing chatbot ROI
- 5Market through LinkedIn and business networking groups
Pros
- High demand
- Scalable service
- Interesting technical work
- Growing field
Cons
- Need technical skills
- Client expectations management
- Ongoing maintenance needed
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Pro Tip
Focus on specific use cases like appointment booking, FAQ handling, or lead qualification. Businesses easily understand the ROI of replacing a support agent's repetitive tasks.
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