[null,null,["最后更新时间 (UTC):2024-12-21。"],[[["\u003cp\u003eCraft a concise and informative welcome message that sets clear expectations for the conversation and encourages user engagement.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eRepresent your brand effectively by introducing it and potentially using a persona, along with a suitable avatar like a logo or graphic, while avoiding images of real people for chatbots.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003ePersonalize the welcome message using contextual data like locale, entry point, and place ID, ensuring the agent can function even without this data.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eGuide users with conversation starters that highlight the agent's capabilities and direct them towards specific tasks, avoiding overly open-ended questions.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eKeep the welcome message current by incorporating relevant announcements or updates, such as new items, events, or service outages, to aid user self-service.\u003c/p\u003e\n"]]],[],null,["# Set the stage with a welcome message\n\nStart strong with a great welcome message. The first message should clearly set\nexpectations about what the conversation can deliver. Keep it short and to the\npoint. Your welcome message should be relevant, inviting, and make it easy for\nthe user to engage.\n\nRepresent your brand\n--------------------\n\nBusiness Messages offers one-on-one conversations. Set the tone by greeting the\nuser and introducing your brand. If you create a persona for the chatbot, such\nas a virtual assistant or digital concierge, be clear that it's a bot and not a\nreal person. You can [update the representative display name](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/message/send#representatives)\nto match the persona.\n\nAn [avatar](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/message/send#representatives)\nis a great way to reinforce your image. It can be as simple as using your logo,\nbut a graphic cartoon-style character works well too.\n| **Note:** Don't use pictures of real people to represent chatbots; this can be misleading.\n\nCustomize the message\n---------------------\n\nUse [contextual data](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/message/receive#message_context)\nto customize the welcome message. This data includes the user's\n[locale](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/agents/localization#user),\n[entry point](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/concepts/entry-point),\nand [place ID](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/locations)\n(for location-specific entry points). You can create a unique welcome message\nfor each locale and business location you support.\n\nContextual data is usually passed with the message, but it could be missing.\nEnsure the agent can work without it.\n\nProvide a clear path forward\n----------------------------\n\nA good welcome message makes it clear what the conversation offers. It\nexplains the agent's functionality at a high level. It also includes [conversation starters](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/agents/begin-conversation#conversation_starters) to guide\nusers down specific paths. Use conversation starters to pique the\nuser's interest and point them to the tasks your agent supports. For tips about\ngood conversation starters, see [Be conversational](/business-communications/business-messages/guides/how-to/design/language).\n| **Note:** Avoid open invitations to chat with your agent. Open questions like \"How can I help you?\" are only helpful if your automation can detect---and fulfill---a variety of user intents. Generally, the more direction you give, the better the experience will be.\n\nUpdate with announcements\n-------------------------\n\nProvide up-to-date information that helps users to self-serve. If there is a new\nitem or event that you expect people to search for, such as a service outage,\ntweak the welcome message and conversation starters to temporarily include this\nnews."]]