How to Use Slack as a Bot Dashboard

How to Use Slack as a Bot Dashboard

Author: Patrick Shanahan February 28, 2019 Duration: 6:56
How to integrate Manychat, either Zapier/Integromat, to pull Manychat data into slack and use slack as a dashboard to speed up your bot workSlack is allot of things.Yes it's "supposed" to be for in company/team communication.Everybody likes to talk about the obvious things. (including fixing a logo problem only they thought was a problem). What Slack does not get enough credit for though is how amazing it can be as a marketing dashboard or in this case a bot dashboard.Slack is amazing as a bot dashboard.Sorta crazy the amount of data you can pipe into slack.  You combine that with slack's desktop and especially mobile app and the notifications options those apps offer and you are rocking.How to integrate Manychat and Zapier and SlackThe integration part is on you. Google it if needs be.Once you do here are a few of the fields you want to make sure get passed into Slack from Manychat. This is Zapier but its similar in Integromat(all the same fields on offer anyway)I like to port in the following fields (gonna use exact names here so you have it for reference)User First NameUser Last NameUser Live Chat UrlUser Last Growth Tool TypeUser Last Growth Tool NameUser Profile PicPort those in and you are left with an output that looks just like below (I deleted the first name on this one.)You can of course edit what additional data you want to send to Slack.  There are a ton of additional fields and some of that additional data might make sense in your business or niche.Use CasesMake sure you get the Slack desktop app and the phone app.Set your notifications preferences to taste.Always have a solid read on what is going down in your bot.  Good times.Never Miss a HackSubscribeHOMEBLOGPODCASTBOT HACKSCONTACT

Patrick Shanahan hosts Botsftw (Bots for the Win), a podcast that cuts through the noise of the digital marketing world. It’s a space where the practical potential of chatbots, specifically on Facebook Messenger, gets explored without the usual hype. Each episode feels like a candid conversation, often accompanied by a cold beer, where Patrick and his guests unpack the real strategies behind Messenger marketing. They delve into tools like ManyChat and the broader philosophy of conversational marketing, moving beyond the buzzwords to answer the core questions: why these technologies matter for businesses right now, and what makes this platform uniquely powerful for connecting with customers. You’ll hear actionable insights, straightforward advice, and honest discussions about what works and what doesn’t in this fast-evolving landscape. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about tangible wins. Tune in for a grounded, accessible take on turning automated conversations into genuine business results.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 19

Botsftw (Bots for the Win) | Chatbots, Facebook Messenger, and Messenger Marketing
Podcast Episodes
ManyChat Broadcast Hack – Story + FOMO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:35
ManyChat Broadcast Hack - Story + FOMOA manychat broadcast hack / technique that combines story telling and fomo to keep your list engaged with your messagesShow NotesMy dog, Higgins ... no pulling Higgins.Bastian's oper…
ManyChat Broadcast Hack – The Triple Lindy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:37
ManyChat Broadcast Hack - The Triple LindyHow to send broadcasts in ManyChat, The ManyChat Broadcast Hack aka the Triple Lindy, and I show you how to get some serious ROI out of your audienceShow NotesThe original Triple…
How to Automate Facebook Messenger Conversations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:39
How to Automate Facebook Messenger Conversations What the Wizard of Oz has to do with chatbots, website visitors vs chatbot visitors, and how to think about and get started with chatbot conversationsShow NotesOk so let's…
Email + Messenger – The One-Two Punch Combo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:54
Email + Messenger - The One-Two Punch ComboAttention, why messenger open rates are going away, and the one-two punch combo you need to be running yesterday.Show NotesHammer Time Video - this is how to market.https://www.…
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Building Bots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:53
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Building BotsWe cover the 10, save you time and effort in your bot building, and offer some perspective on the big pictureShow NotesGiphyReddit for GifsReddit for ReactionGifsEmoji…
Ten Ways to Get People Into Your Bot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:31
10 Ways to Get People Into Your BotThe two parts to bot software, ways to get people into your bot, and why how to get people in your bot is about to be the next big thingShow NotesVideo Show Noteshttps://youtu.be/mnC7uz…
How to Run Contests on Facebook with Messenger aka The Golden Ticket [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
How to Run Contests on Facebook with Messenger aka The Golden TicketHow to run a contest on Facebook with Messenger, what to do before, during and especially after, and why its the greatest marketing tactic of 2018 and b…
The Bots|ftw (Bots for the Win) Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:43
The Bots|ftw (Bots for the Win) PodcastWhy bots and why now, why Facebook Messenger, and what's to come on the Bots for the Win PodcastShow Notes2:32 Why Bots & Why Now2:39 A Rant on Attention in 3 Parts7:51 Voice is alr…