Chatbot Troubleshooting & FAQs

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue: Chatbot Not Appearing

Possible Causes & Solutions:

Test Steps:

  1. Inspect your website code (Right-click → "Inspect")

  2. Look for the Markleyo script tag

  3. Check browser console for error messages

  4. Copy error messages and contact support


Issue: Chatbot Appears but Doesn't Respond

Possible Causes & Solutions:

Troubleshooting:

  1. Try asking a simple question (e.g., "Hello")

  2. Check chatbot logs in Markleyo dashboard

  3. Verify knowledge base articles are published

  4. Test with different browsers

  5. Contact support if issue persists


Issue: Chatbot Gives Wrong Answers

Possible Causes & Solutions:

How to Fix:

  1. Review your knowledge base articles and other training material for accuracy

  2. Check if articles contradict each other

  3. Add more detailed training content

  4. Provide clearer chatbot instructions

  5. Use "Do Not Go Beyond Instructions" setting to keep chatbot focused

  6. Test questions and adjust based on responses

  7. Ensure if your training material has been trained with a "Trained" tag


Issue: Can't Escalate to Human Agent

Possible Causes & Solutions:

How to Fix:

  1. Go to Team Members and add people as agents

  2. Ensure agents have "Agent" role or appropriate permissions

  3. Enable "Human Agent Support" in chatbot settings

  4. Verify agents have access to CRM Inbox

  5. Set "Office Hours" so customers know when agents are available


Issue: Integration Connection Failed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many chatbots can I create?
A: This depends on your plan. Most plans allow unlimited chatbots. Check your subscription details for exact limits.

Q: Can I use the same knowledge base for multiple chatbots?
A: Yes! When creating articles, you can select which chatbots should have access to each article.

Q: How often should I update my knowledge base?
A: Update whenever information changes—product pricing, policies, features, etc. Review quarterly at minimum.

Q: What languages does the chatbot support?
A: The chatbot supports 50+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more.

Q: Can the chatbot access external websites or databases?
A: Not by default. The chatbot only knows what you've trained it on. For external data, you'd need to regularly update your knowledge base or use API integrations.

Q: How is conversation data stored?
A: All conversations are securely stored in Markleyo's encrypted database. You can access conversation history anytime.

Q: Can I customize the chat bubble appearance?
A: Yes! You can customize colors, icon, position (left/right), and bubble text.

Q: Will the chatbot work with voice messages?
A: Text-based chatbots can't process voice, but you can encourage users to transcribe or type their message.

Q: How long does a conversation stay in the system?
A: Conversations are typically stored for 12 months. You can export conversations for archival.

Q: Can I use the chatbot for sales/commerce?
A: Yes! The chatbot can answer product questions, provide pricing, and help with checkout. For actual transactions, it can escalate to agents or provide payment links.

Q: What's the best way to train a new chatbot?
A: Start with your most critical information (FAQs, policies, products). Test the bot and refine based on conversation data. Gradually add more content.

Q: Can I see analytics for my chatbot?
A: Yes! Markleyo provides analytics showing conversation volume, user satisfaction, common questions, and escalation rates.

Q: What happens when the chatbot can't answer?
A: By default, the chatbot offers to connect to a human agent. You can customize this behavior through chatbot instructions.


Summary: AI Chatbot Tool

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