circle-questionManaging FAQs

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) are one of the easiest and most effective ways to make your AI bot smarter. When a contact asks a question, the bot searches your FAQs to find the best answer and weaves it naturally into the conversation.

Think of FAQs as a cheat sheet for your bot. The better the cheat sheet, the better the bot's answers.


Why FAQs Matter

Without FAQs, your bot relies only on the general instructions and company info you provide. That works for basic conversations, but FAQs give the bot precise, verified answers to specific questions.

What well-maintained FAQs do for you:

  • Your bot gives accurate, consistent answers every time

  • The bot is far less likely to make up information

  • You can cover detailed or specialized topics without overloading your bot instructions

  • Your bot sounds more knowledgeable and trustworthy


How the Bot Finds the Right FAQ

When a contact sends a message, the bot does not just search for matching words. DM Champ uses a smart search system that understands meaning, not just exact wording.

For example, if a contact asks "How much does it cost?" the bot will find your FAQ about "pricing" - even if the word "cost" never appears in your FAQ.

Here is how it works behind the scenes:

  1. Smart meaning search - The system understands what the contact is really asking and finds FAQs with similar meaning, regardless of the exact words used

  2. Keyword matching - A traditional search that catches exact word matches as a backup

These two approaches are combined to find the top 7 most relevant FAQs for each conversation. Only these relevant FAQs are shared with the bot, keeping its responses focused and on-topic.

You do not need to understand the technical details. Just write clear, natural-language FAQs and the system handles the rest.


How to Create FAQs

Adding FAQs from the Campaign FAQ Tab

  1. Navigate to your campaign

  2. Click the FAQ tab

  3. Click Add FAQ

  4. Enter the question and answer

  5. Optionally choose a category (e.g., "Pricing," "Shipping," "Features")

  6. Click Save

What to Fill In

Field
What to Write

Question

The question as a customer would actually ask it (use natural, conversational language)

Answer

The complete, accurate answer you want the bot to use

Category

Optional grouping for your own organization (e.g., "Pricing," "Returns," "Technical")

Active

Toggle to enable or disable the FAQ without deleting it. Inactive FAQs are not used by the bot.

Tips for Writing Great FAQs

  • Write the question the way a customer would ask it. Use natural language. Instead of "Refund Policy," write "Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?"

  • Keep answers complete but concise. Include all the facts the bot needs. It will rephrase the answer naturally in conversation.

  • One topic per FAQ. Do not combine multiple questions into one entry. Create separate FAQs for each question.

  • Include specific details. Prices, timelines, dimensions, requirements - the bot cannot guess these.

Example FAQs


Organizing FAQs with Categories

Categories help you keep your FAQs organized as the list grows. Common categories include:

  • Pricing - Costs, packages, discounts, payment methods

  • Product/Service - Features, how it works, specifications

  • Shipping/Delivery - Timelines, costs, tracking

  • Returns/Refunds - Policies, processes, conditions

  • Technical - Setup, troubleshooting, compatibility

  • Company - About us, contact info, business hours

  • Support - How to get help, escalation

Good to know: Categories are for YOUR organization only. The bot searches across all FAQs regardless of category, so you do not need to worry about a customer's question being "in the wrong category."


Global FAQs vs. Campaign-Specific FAQs

DM Champ supports two levels of FAQs:

Global FAQs

  • Apply to all campaigns across your account

  • Perfect for company-wide information (business hours, general policies, contact details)

  • Create once, available everywhere

Campaign-Specific FAQs

  • Only available to one specific campaign

  • Perfect for details unique to a particular offer, product, or promotion

  • Override global FAQs when there is a conflict

Best practice: Put general company information in global FAQs and campaign-specific details in campaign FAQs. This avoids duplicating FAQs across campaigns.


Auto-Generate FAQs from Your Website

When you add website URLs (like sales pages or product pages) to your campaign, DM Champ can automatically generate FAQs from the page content.

How to do it:

  1. Create a new campaign or edit an existing one

  2. Add your website URLs in the Sales Pages section

  3. DM Champ reads the page content

  4. AI analyzes the content and generates relevant FAQs

  5. The generated FAQs appear in your FAQ tab for review

Always review auto-generated FAQs. The AI does a good job, but you should verify accuracy, add missing details, and remove anything irrelevant.


Importing and Exporting FAQs

Importing

If you already have FAQs (from a spreadsheet, help center, or another tool):

  1. Prepare your FAQs with "Question" and "Answer" columns

  2. Go to the FAQ tab in your campaign

  3. Use the Import button to upload your data

Exporting

To back up or share your FAQs:

  1. Go to the FAQ tab

  2. Click Export to download your FAQs

  3. FAQs are exported in a spreadsheet-compatible format


Tracking FAQ Performance

DM Champ shows you how your FAQs are performing:

  • Usage Count - How many times each FAQ has been used by the bot

  • Last Used - When the FAQ was most recently included in a response

  • Effectiveness Score - How well the FAQ contributes to positive conversation outcomes

Use these numbers to:

  • Identify your most valuable FAQs

  • Find FAQs that are never used (consider rewording or removing them)

  • Spot gaps where customers ask questions you do not have FAQs for (check your live conversations for patterns and add new FAQs)


Best Practices

  1. Start with 10-20 FAQs. Cover the most common questions first. You can always add more as you learn what customers are asking.

  2. Review live conversations weekly. Look for questions the bot struggled with and create new FAQs to fill the gaps.

  3. Keep FAQs current. If your pricing or policies change, update the FAQ immediately. An outdated FAQ is worse than no FAQ at all.

  4. Do not duplicate your bot instructions. FAQs are for specific facts and details. General behavior and personality belong in the bot instructions.

  5. Write naturally. Write FAQs the way a customer would ask and the way you would answer in a real conversation.

  6. Test after adding new FAQs. Use the Playground to verify that the bot correctly uses your new FAQs when relevant questions come up.

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