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Sommario
- Getting Started
- Messaging Channels & Platform Support
- AI Agents & Intelligent Automation
- Automation & Workflows (Flow Builder)
- Support Management (Ticketing System)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Broadcast Campaigns & Outreach
- Analytics & Performance Tracking
- Integrations & Third-Party Connections
- Prezzi
- Support & Onboarding
- Data, Security & Compliance
Getting Started
Learn the basics of SleekFlow and what you can do with the platform
What exactly is SleekFlow?
SleekFlow is an Omnichannel Conversational AI Suite for customer engagement. It's an all-in-one platform that creates seamless, personalized customer journeys across all major messaging channels—including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, and more.
SleekFlow enables teams across marketing, sales, and support to streamline operations through:
- Unified customer communication (all channels in one inbox)
- Intelligent automation with AI and Flow Builder
- Advanced CRM and contact management
- Ticketing system for support workflows
- Comprehensive analytics and reporting
- AI Agents that handle customer conversations autonomously
The platform is trusted by 5,000+ global customers across retail, ecommerce, beauty, financial services, real estate, education, and more.
What can I do with SleekFlow?
SleekFlow enables you to:
Customer Communication
- Centralize conversations from 9+ messaging channels into one unified inbox
- Manage customer interactions without switching between apps
- Send and receive messages across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, SMS, Live Chat, WeChat, LINE, Telegram and Viber
- Handle customer conversations on their preferred platforms
Customer Relationship Management
- Create and organize customer contacts and profiles
- Store customer properties, interaction history, and transaction data
- Segment customers into lists and label them for targeting
- Track custom objects like orders, memberships, and subscriptions
Automation & Intelligence
- Deploy AI Agents that handle customer conversations autonomously
- Build automation workflows with Flow Builder (no coding required)
- Use AI Writing Assistant to craft professional responses
- Get AI Smart Reply suggestions for faster response times
- Route conversations to appropriate team members automatically
Support Management
- Track support requests with a dedicated Ticketing System
- Prioritize and assign tickets to team members
- Measure support performance with CSAT surveys and metrics
- Monitor resolution times and first-contact resolution rates
Marketing & Sales
- Send personalized broadcast campaigns to customer segments
- Generate leads through multiple entry points (website widgets, QR codes, wa.me links)
- Track abandoned carts and recovery campaigns
- Automate follow-ups and lead nurturing
Analytics
- Measure team performance (response times, resolution times, efficiency)
- Track conversions and business impact of conversations
- Generate exportable reports and dashboards
- Identify trends and optimize workflows
Integrations
- Connect to CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
- Sync with ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Wix)
- Integrate with Google Docs/Sheets, Zapier, and APIs
- Pull custom data from external systems
Messaging Channels & Platform Support
Learn about supported messaging platforms and their features
Which messaging platforms does SleekFlow support?
SleekFlow integrates with 9 major messaging channels:
| Channel | Best For | Key Feature | Conversation Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business messaging, official API | Official Meta integration, Blue Tick verification | 24 hours | |
| Social commerce, direct messages | Multiple business pages, visual content | 24 hours | |
| Facebook Messenger | Customer service, lead capture | Multiple pages, human agent tag | 24 hours / 7 days with human agent tag |
| China region targeting | Service accounts, local reach | 48 hours | |
| LINE | Asia-Pacific markets | Free setup, no message limits | Unlimited |
| Telegram | Tech-savvy audiences | Bot-based, open API | Unlimited |
| Viber | Regional engagement | Multiple accounts supported | Unlimited |
| SMS | Time-sensitive alerts | Pay-as-you-go | Unlimited |
| Live Chat Widget | Website visitors | Free on all plans | Unlimited |
Do I need to pay for each channel I add?
Most instant messaging channels have no additional charges beyond your SleekFlow subscription. However, SMS and WhatsApp may incur additional fees for:
- API setup and provisioning
- Message quotas (based on volume)
- Per-message charges
Contact SleekFlow for specific pricing on these channels.
How does SleekFlow integrate with WhatsApp?
SleekFlow is an official WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP) certified by Meta. We provide:
- Official Cloud API directly from Meta (not third-party alternatives)
- Blue Tick Verification for business credibility
- Multiple User Access across team members and devices
- Stable Automation with Flow Builder
- Chat-EDM Campaigns for personalized broadcasts at scale
This is the most reliable and compliant way to use WhatsApp for business.
Do I need to pay for WhatsApp Business API?
Yes. Unlike the free WhatsApp Business App, WhatsApp Official Business accounts charge for:
- Monthly API provider fee (SleekFlow subscription - starting from USD 79/month + phone connection + hosting fees USD 15)
- WhatsApp messaging fees (charged per conversation, based on customer location)
What is a "conversation" in WhatsApp pricing?
A conversation is a 24-hour session that starts when:
- The business sends the first message (business-initiated), OR
- The business replies to a customer message within their 24-hour window (customer-initiated)
Each message sent or received within that 24-hour window counts as one conversation. After 24 hours, a new conversation starts if either party sends another message.
Pricing varies by:
- Country code of the recipient
- Business-initiated vs. customer-initiated conversations
- Message type (text, media, etc.)
- Template message type (marketing, utility, etc.)
Use our free WhatsApp Pricing Calculator to estimate your costs.
What is a WABA (WhatsApp Business Account)?
A WABA is a WhatsApp Business Account that allows your business to use the WhatsApp Business API. Key points:
- You can register more than one phone number per WABA
- SleekFlow lets you connect multiple WABAs to one account
- Each WABA gets its own quality rating and compliance status
- You can own multiple official WhatsApp Business accounts
Contact our sales team to determine the best structure for your business.
What are the limitations of WhatsApp Business API?
WhatsApp API has specific rules to prevent spam and ensure quality conversations:
Messaging Limits
- Unique recipients per day: Limited to 2,000 unique recipients per day (can be upgraded to 10,000 or unlimited by meeting WhatsApp requirements)
- Group messaging: NOT supported
- Voice calls: NOT supported
Message Requirements
- Outbound messages: Must use a Meta-approved message template (unless the customer messaged you in the last 24 hours)
- Templates: Pre-approved by WhatsApp to ensure compliance
- Broadcast messages: Must be template-based; can include attachments
Quality Factors Affecting Your Limits
- Account quality rating (based on customer complaints and opt-outs)
- Phone number tier (new numbers have lower limits)
- Channel age (newer channels start with lower limits)
Best Practice: Stay below 1% complaint/opt-out rates to maintain or increase your limits.
What is a WhatsApp message template?
A message template is a pre-written, Meta-approved message you can send to customers outside the 24-hour conversation window.
How it works:
- You create a template with your message content
- Meta reviews and approves it
- You can send this template to customers at any time
- Customers can reply freely for 24 hours
Template requirements:
- Clear, professional language
- No spam or misleading content
- Customer language preference respected
- Specific use case (order updates, appointment reminders, etc.)
When can I send messages without using a template?
You can send free-form messages (not templates) when:
- The customer initiated the conversation within the last 24 hours
- You're replying within the 24-hour conversation window
- You're sending a business message after the customer has replied
Outside the 24-hour window, you must use a pre-approved template.
How does Instagram work with SleekFlow?
SleekFlow integrates with Instagram Business Pages to:
- Manage direct message conversations
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Send automated messages
- Route conversations to team members
Key Details:
- Multiple Instagram Business Pages supported (personal/creator accounts NOT supported)
- 24-hour conversation window from when the customer sends first message
- No human agent tag option like Facebook Messenger
- After 24 hours, conversation ends unless customer reaches out again
Difference from Facebook Messenger:
Unlike Facebook, Instagram doesn't have a "human agent tag" to extend conversations. Once the 24-hour window expires, you must wait for the customer to initiate contact again.
How does Facebook Messenger integrate with SleekFlow?
SleekFlow connects to multiple Facebook Pages to:
- Manage customer messages
- Send automated responses
- Route conversations to appropriate agents
Key Details:
- Multiple Facebook Pages supported (personal accounts NOT supported)
- 24 hours conversation window after customer sends first message
- Can extend to 7 days by sending a "human agent tagged message"
- No extra fees for multiple pages or message volume (only SleekFlow subscription applies)
Free Communication Window:
You get 24 hours of standard communication after a customer initiates contact. To extend beyond 24 hours up to 7 days, send a human agent-tagged message. This keeps the conversation active for a full 7 days. After 7 days, you must send another human agent-tagged message to extend further.
Should I use WeChat with SleekFlow?
Yes, if you're targeting the China region. WeChat is the dominant messaging platform in China and East Asia.
How it works:
- You apply for a WeChat Service Account (the only account type supporting messaging)
- Annual verification fee: approximately $99 USD
- Only one WeChat Service Account supported per SleekFlow account currently
- 48-hour conversation window after customer initiates chat
- After 48 hours, you can only reach out via broadcast messages (limited to 4x per month)
When to use WeChat:
- Your business targets customers in China, Taiwan, or East Asia
- You need to maintain relationships with Chinese customers
- You want to integrate messaging with other platforms on SleekFlow
What about LINE for Asian markets?
LINE is ideal for Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and other Asian regions.
Key advantages:
- Free to set up - apply for a LINE Business account at no cost
- Optional verification - provide details for verification if desired
- No conversation window limits - communicate freely once customer initiates contact
- No message costs - unlimited messaging
When to use LINE:
- Your customers are in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, or broader Asia-Pacific
- You want free, unlimited messaging for a specific region
- You need simpler setup without verification requirements
How do Telegram and Viber work?
Both offer unlimited, cost-free messaging once customers initiate contact.
Telegram:
- Connect via a Telegram bot (created with "BotFather" in the Telegram app)
- No conversation window limits
- No per-message costs
- Bot-based interaction model
Viber:
- Multiple Viber accounts supported
- No conversation window limits
- No additional charges
- Direct business account
When to use:
- Targeting tech-savvy audiences (Telegram)
- Regional audiences in Eastern Europe or specific markets (Viber)
- Need unlimited, cost-free communication
Can I use SMS through SleekFlow?
Yes, SMS is available through our Twilio integration.
Important details:
- Only supports phone numbers purchased on Twilio with SMS functionality
- Pay-as-you-go pricing - charged per SMS sent
- Cost varies by:
- Recipient country
- Carrier
- Message format (plain text vs. multimedia/MMS)
- Not available in all countries - check Twilio coverage for your target regions
- Additional fees apply beyond your SleekFlow subscription
When to use SMS:
- Time-sensitive alerts and confirmations
- OTP (one-time password) delivery
- Appointment reminders
- Regions where SMS is the preferred channel
Can I add live chat to my website?
Yes, Live Chat Widget is free on all SleekFlow subscription plans, including the free plan.
How it works:
- Insert a code snippet into your website
- Visitors see a chat widget on your site
- Messages from the widget appear in your SleekFlow Inbox
- Unified with all other channel messages
Advantages:
- Free to all users
- No additional setup complexity
- Unified inbox - no separate platform needed
- Captures website visitors without requiring them to switch to messaging apps
AI Agents & Intelligent Automation
Learn about AI-powered features including AI Agents, Smart Reply, and Writing Assistant
What is an AI Agent in SleekFlow?
An AI Agent is an intelligent, autonomous conversational system that handles customer interactions on your behalf. It learns from your company information and can:
- Answer customer questions automatically
- Qualify and score leads
- Route conversations to human agents
- Provide personalized recommendations
- Operate 24/7 without human intervention
- Improve over time through feedback
Key difference from chatbots: AI Agents use generative AI to understand context and provide natural, intelligent responses. Traditional chatbots use pre-written decision trees. AI Agents are smarter and more adaptable.
Is AI Agent currently available for all users?
AI Agents are available through AgentFlow, SleekFlow's dedicated AI agent platform. AgentFlow is designed to create AI Agents that convert, where it matters.
Key capabilities:
- Lead qualification and scoring in real-time conversations
- Intelligent handoff to human agents when needed
- Dynamic knowledge base that learns from your company data
- Custom tone and manner for each AI agent
- Multiple specialized agents for different teams (Sales, Support, Marketing)
Getting started with AgentFlow:
For more detailed information about AgentFlow features, capabilities, and how to get started, please visit: sleekflow.io/agentflow
Contact our sales team to discuss AgentFlow implementation and how it can transform your customer engagement strategy.
What can AI Agents do?
AI Agents can:
Core Capabilities:
- Answer customer questions using your company knowledge
- Qualify leads with lead scoring
- Provide recommendations based on customer needs
- Route conversations to appropriate human agents when needed
- Collect customer information for CRM
- Process orders and handle transactions
- Provide support and troubleshooting
Advanced Features:
- Dynamic knowledge base that updates automatically as your offerings change
- Custom tone and manner - configure each agent's personality
- Guardrails - set rules for what the agent can/cannot discuss
- Handoff logic - define when to route to human agents
- Multiple agents - create specialized agents for different teams
What information can I feed into an AI Agent?
You can upload up to 10 files (max 20MB total, 1,000 pages per file) in these formats:
- PDF files - product guides, pricing sheets, policies
- Excel/CSV files - pricing lists, inventory, customer data
- Google Docs - company information, FAQs, policies
- Google Sheets - product catalogs, pricing tables
- Text files (.txt) - policies, guidelines, information
- URLs - websites and links to gain more information
Real-world examples:
- Upload your FAQ document → AI learns to answer common questions
- Upload product catalog → AI recommends products based on customer needs
- Upload pricing sheet → AI provides accurate quotes
- Upload policies → AI explains terms and conditions
The AI Agent automatically learns and adapts when you update these files.
What results can I expect from AI Agents?
Based on SleekFlow's data, businesses using AI Agents see:
- Human agent workload reduced by ~50%
- Top funnel expansion by ~70% (ability to handle 70% more inbound)
- Off-hours conversion increased by ~30% (customers can self-serve 24/7)
- Infinitely scalable (no proportional cost to handle more conversations)
How is AI Agent different from traditional chatbots?
| Feature | AI Agent | Traditional Chatbot |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding | Understands context and nuance | Follows predetermined decision trees |
| Responses | Generates natural, varied responses | Uses pre-written text |
| Learning | Improves through feedback | Requires manual updates |
| Complexity | Handles complex conversations | Limited to simple queries |
| Setup | Upload knowledge, configure tone | Build every decision path manually |
| Time to deploy | Minutes to hours | Days to weeks |
| Customization | Guardrails and tone settings | Entire logic rewrite needed |
How do I set up an AI Agent?
Step-by-step setup process:
1. Define the agent's purpose
- Sales agent (qualify leads, provide quotes)
- Support agent (answer questions, troubleshoot)
- Custom agent (specialized role)
2. Upload knowledge base
- Click "Import data source"
- Upload PDFs, Excel files, Google Docs, or Google Sheets (up to 10 files, 20MB, 1000 pages)
- System automatically trains on the content
3. Configure tone and manner
- Set tone (professional, friendly, casual, etc.)
- Set response length (brief, moderate, detailed)
- Define behavior and constraints
4. Set objectives and guardrails
- Define what the agent should accomplish
- Add guardrails (e.g., "decline personal data questions")
- Set up custom answers for specific scenarios
5. Configure handoff logic
- When should the agent route to human agents?
- What triggers a handoff? (e.g., "complex request", "high-value lead")
- Which team should receive the handoff?
6. Test with feedback mechanism
- Test responses by sending sample messages
- Rate responses (thumbs up/down)
- Refine based on feedback
- Iterate until satisfied
7. Deploy to live channels
- Publish to WhatsApp, Instagram, or other channels
- Monitor performance
- Adjust based on real-world interactions
Do I need technical skills to set up an AI Agent?
No. SleekFlow is designed so no AI specialist is required. The setup process is:
- No coding needed
- Visual configuration interface
- Pre-built templates available
- Guided setup wizards
- Instant feedback mechanism
This is a key competitive advantage of SleekFlow - lower barrier to entry.
What is AI Smart Reply?
AI Smart Reply is an AI feature that suggests quick response options to customer messages.
How it works:
- Customer message arrives
- AI Smart Reply generates 2-3 suggested responses
- You review and pick the best one (1 click to send)
- Or edit and send your own response
Benefits:
- Faster response times
- Less mental effort drafting responses
- Ensures consistency in tone
- Reduces typos and errors
Credit cost: 1 credit per suggestion generated
What is AI Writing Assistant?
AI Writing Assistant helps you craft professional, polished responses to customer messages.
How it works:
- You start typing a response
- Click "AI Writing Assistant"
- AI refines and improves your draft
- Review and send the improved version
Benefits:
- Polishes informal language into professional tone
- Improves clarity and conciseness
- Checks grammar and spelling
- Adapts tone to match your brand
Credit cost: 1 credit per response generated
What's the difference between AI Smart Reply and AI Writing Assistant?
| Feature | AI Smart Reply | AI Writing Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| When to use | Quick replies to common questions | Crafting custom, detailed responses |
| Input | Incoming customer message | Your draft response |
| Output | Multiple choice suggestions | Single refined response |
| Effort | Minimal - pick suggestion | Moderate - create then refine |
| Best for | High-volume support | Complex, nuanced replies |
Automation & Workflows (Flow Builder)
Learn about Flow Builder and how to automate customer journeys
What is Flow Builder?
Flow Builder is a no-code automation tool that lets you create sophisticated customer journey workflows across messaging channels.
Key capabilities:
- Visual, drag-and-drop interface - no coding required
- Automated responses - reply to messages automatically
- Smart routing - direct conversations to the right people/departments
- Data integration - fetch data from external systems
- Decision logic - create branches based on customer responses
- Scheduling - send messages at optimal times
Who should use it:
- Anyone automating customer conversations
- No coding or technical knowledge needed
- Business users, marketing, support teams
What are triggers and actions in Flow Builder?
Flow Builder uses a trigger → action model:
Triggers (what starts the flow):
- Incoming message (customer sends a message)
- Specific keyword (customer mentions "order status")
- Message from channel (incoming via WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.)
- Custom object creation (new order placed)
- Ticket property update (support ticket status changes)
- Scheduled time (run at specific time)
Actions (what the flow does):
- Send message (automated response)
- Send media (images, documents, etc.)
- Send HTTP request (integrate with external APIs)
- Update contact data (add info to CRM)
- Create/update custom object (log order, membership, etc.)
- Route to agent (handoff to human)
- Add delay (wait before next action)
- Conditional branching (if/then logic)
What are common ways to use Flow Builder?
Marketing & Lead Gen:
- Automated welcome message for new subscribers
- Qualification questions (budget, timeline, needs)
- Lead scoring based on responses
- Routing hot leads to sales team
E-commerce:
- Abandoned cart recovery with reminder + offer
- Order status tracking and updates
- Product recommendations based on browsing
- Return/exchange processing
Support:
- FAQ-based self-service for common questions
- Ticket creation and status updates
- CSAT surveys after issue resolution
- Escalation to human agent if needed
Appointments & Booking:
- Automated booking confirmations
- Reminder 24 hours before appointment
- Follow-up after appointment
- Rescheduling requests
Membership & Loyalty:
- Automated welcome to new members
- Loyalty point tracking and redemption
- Tier-based offers and benefits
- Renewal reminders
Support Management (Ticketing System)
Learn about the Ticketing System for managing customer support requests
What is the Ticketing System and when should I use it?
The Ticketing System is a dedicated support management tool that organizes customer issues separately from regular conversations.
The problem it solves:
- Multiple issues get mixed together in chat history
- Previous resolution status becomes unclear
- Important context gets buried in conversations
- Different teams struggle to stay coordinated
- Support performance is hard to track
The solution:
- Each support request gets its own ticket
- Tickets separate from casual chat
- Clear organization and tracking
- Team collaboration features
- Built-in performance metrics
When to use Ticketing vs. Inbox:
- Use Inbox: Quick customer chats, sales conversations, casual messages
- Use Ticketing: Support requests, bug reports, complaints, refund requests, issues requiring resolution tracking
What can I do with the Ticketing System?
Core Features:
- Create tickets - Manually or automatically from conversations
- Assign tickets - Assign to specific team members
- Set priority - Urgent, High, Medium, Low
- Set status - To Do, In Progress, On Hold, Reopened, Resolved
- Add custom fields - Track what matters to your business
- Create custom ticket types - Bug reports, refunds, complaints, etc.
- Add internal notes - Team collaboration without customer seeing
- Track time - When tickets were created, updated, resolved
Advanced Features:
- Automated triggers - Create/update tickets based on Flow Builder logic
- CSAT surveys - Automatically collect satisfaction after resolution
- Metric tracking - Response time, resolution time, first-contact resolution
- Trend analysis - Identify recurring issues and patterns
- Performance reporting - Track agent efficiency
- SLA management - Set and monitor service level agreements
What metrics can I track with the Ticketing System?
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
1. Response Time
- How quickly does the first response occur?
- Target: Immediate or <1 hour depending on your SLA
2. Resolution Time
- How long from ticket creation to closure?
- Target: Varies by issue type (can set SLAs)
3. First Contact Resolution (FCR)
- Percentage of tickets resolved without escalation
- Target: Aim for 70%+ (shows efficiency)
4. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
- Automatically collected after ticket resolution
- Scale: Usually 1-5 or Satisfied/Neutral/Dissatisfied
- Target: 80%+ satisfaction
5. Ticket Volume by Type
- How many bugs? Refunds? Complaints?
- Identifies recurring issues
- Helps prioritize product improvements
6. Agent Performance
- Response time per agent
- Resolution time per agent
- CSAT rating per agent
- Volume handled per agent
How do I set up the Ticketing System?
Step 1: Define Ticket Types
- Bug Report
- Feature Request
- Billing Issue
- Refund Request
- General Support
- Other (customize as needed)
Step 2: Set Priority Levels
- Urgent (immediate attention)
- High (within hours)
- Medium (within 24 hours)
- Low (within 1-2 weeks)
Step 3: Create Custom Fields
- Add fields relevant to your business
- Examples: Order Number, Product Category, Customer Segment, etc.
Step 4: Set SLAs (Optional)
- Response time targets
- Resolution time targets
- Escalation rules if targets missed
Step 5: Enable Automation (Optional)
- Automatically create ticket from specific keywords
- Auto-assign based on rules
- Send updates to customer
- Trigger surveys
Step 6: Configure Team Access
- Who can create tickets?
- Who can assign tickets?
- Who can view all tickets vs. own tickets only?
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Learn about managing contacts, properties, and customer data
What is a Contact in SleekFlow?
A Contact is a record representing a person or entity your business interacts with. Each contact can store:
- Basic info: Name, phone number, email, location
- Interaction history: Past conversations, transaction records
- Custom properties: Industry, company size, subscription plan, budget, etc.
- Contact metadata: Labels, lists, owner, notes, reminders
- Related data: Orders, memberships, support tickets, etc.
Why Contacts matter:
- Centralize customer data in one place
- Enable personalized communication
- Track relationship history
- Segment customers for targeted campaigns
- Automate workflows based on contact properties
Important: In SleekFlow we only bill for Monthly Active Contacts. No matter how big your CRM contact list is, you can store all your contacts on SleekFlow for free. You will only be charged for the contacts you actively engage with each billing month.
What are Contact Properties and how do I use them?
Contact Properties are fields that store information about a contact.
Two types:
1. Default Properties (built-in):
- First Name, Last Name
- Email address(es)
- Phone number(s)
- Location, Country
- Created date, Last contacted date
- Company name, Job title
2. Custom Properties (you create):
- Subscription plan (Free, Pro, Premium, Enterprise)
- Industry (Retail, Tech, Finance, etc.)
- Company size (1-10, 11-50, 50-200, etc.)
- Annual budget
- Product purchased
- Preferred language
- Anything relevant to your business
How to use properties:
- Filter contacts: "Show me all Premium subscribers in the Tech industry"
- Personalize messages: "Hi [First Name], your [Subscription Plan] plan is expiring soon"
- Segment campaigns: Target different messages to different groups
- Route conversations: Assign VIP customers to senior agents
- Automate workflows: Send different flows to new vs. existing customers
How do I add contacts to SleekFlow?
Two methods:
Method 1: Manual Creation
- Go to Contacts module
- Click "Create New Contact"
- Fill in Name, Email, Phone, and any custom properties
- Click "Create"
- Contact appears in your database
Method 2: Bulk Import (Recommended for large datasets)
- Go to Contacts module
- Click "More Actions" → "Import Contacts"
- Choose CSV or Excel file to upload
- SleekFlow shows your file columns
- Map columns to contact properties:
- Your "Name" column → Contact's "First Name"
- Your "Email" column → Contact's "Email"
- Your "Plan" column → Contact's "Subscription Plan" (custom property)
- Download sample file for format reference
- Click "Confirm Import"
- Review upload summary
- All contacts appear in database
Best practice: Use Method 2 for importing existing customer lists from your CRM, spreadsheets, or databases.
How do I organize and find contacts?
SleekFlow offers multiple organization methods:
Contact Grouping:
- All Contacts - Your complete customer database
- Team Contacts - Assigned to your team
- My Contacts - Assigned to you personally
- Shopify Contacts - Auto-synced from Shopify (if integrated)
Contact Lists:
- Create segmented lists for targeting
- Examples: "VIP Customers", "Active Subscribers", "Trial Users", "At-Risk Customers"
- Use lists in Broadcast campaigns and Flow Builder
- Manually add/remove contacts or set criteria
Contact Labels:
- Tag contacts for quick identification
- Examples: #hotlead, #loyalcustomer, #churned, #prequalified
- Filter by labels to find similar contacts quickly
- Multiple labels per contact allowed
Filtering & Views:
- Default View - Created by admin, applies to all team members
- Personal View - Custom filters saved for your use
- Filter by contact properties: "Show tech companies with 50+ employees"
- Save filters for future use
What information is in a Contact Profile?
Left Section:
- Contact details (name, email, phone)
- All contact properties (default and custom)
- Contact owner (assigned team member)
Middle Section - Four Tabs:
1. Activity Log
- All actions related to contact (past 6 months)
- Messages sent/received
- Status changes
- Interaction timeline
2. Associations
- Related custom objects (orders, memberships, etc.)
- Quick access to transaction history
- Links to supporting records
3. Remarks
- Internal notes visible to team
- Discussion about the contact
- Collaboration without customer seeing
4. Media
- Shared files and images from conversations
- Invoices, quotes, contracts exchanged
- All attachments organized by date
Right Section:
- Contact labels (visible tags)
- Contact lists (which segmentations include this contact)
- Quick actions (call, email, etc.)
How are contacts connected to the Inbox?
When you're in a conversation, you can access contact information without leaving the Inbox:
Contact Info Panel:
- Click info icon in conversation
- View contact's full profile
- See interaction history
- View related records (orders, tickets)
- Access all contact properties
- Add internal notes
- Update labels
This enables:
- Personalization without context-switching
- Quick access to customer history
- Real-time information for better service
- Data accuracy during conversations
Broadcast Campaigns & Outreach
Learn about sending broadcast messages to customer segments
What is a Broadcast Campaign?
A Broadcast is a bulk messaging feature that lets you send the same message (or personalized versions) to a specific group of customers across messaging channels.
Key difference: Broadcasts are one-way outbound messages from business to customers, unlike Inbox conversations which are two-way.
Supported channels:
- Facebook Messenger
- (More channels expanding)
When should I use Broadcast campaigns?
Marketing & Promotions:
- "Our Black Friday sale starts today - Get 50% off!"
- Seasonal offers (holiday specials, clearance sales)
- New product launches
- Flash deals and limited-time offers
E-commerce:
- Abandoned cart recovery: "You left [Product] in your cart - Complete your order"
- Back-in-stock alerts: "The [Product] you wanted is back in stock"
- Special offers to frequent buyers
- Bundle recommendations
Lead Nurturing & Sales:
- Drip campaigns to leads
- Personalized property recommendations (real estate)
- Event invitations
- Special VIP offers
Customer Service & Updates:
- System maintenance notifications
- Order shipping updates
- Appointment confirmations and reminders
- Return/exchange initiated notifications
Retention & Win-back:
- "We miss you" campaigns to inactive customers
- Loyalty rewards and benefits reminders
- Exclusive subscriber content
- Win-back offers to churned customers
How do I create a Broadcast campaign?
Step-by-step process:
Step 1: Access Broadcast Module
- Click Broadcast in main navigation
- Dashboard shows past campaigns and performance
Step 2: Create New Campaign
- Click "Create a New Broadcast"
- Select messaging channel (WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat)
Step 3: Configure Basics
- Give campaign a name (e.g., "Black Friday Sale 2025")
- Choose broadcast time: Send now (immediate) or Schedule for future date/time
Step 4: Select Audience
- Choose target contacts by:
- Contact List: Select pre-built lists (e.g., "VIP Customers")
- Conditions: Create custom conditions (e.g., "all Premium subscribers from USA")
- Note: Contacts in multiple lists receive message only once
Step 5: Create Message Content
- Choose message type:
- Template (WhatsApp): Use pre-approved template (required for cold outreach)
- Manual message: Write custom message (for existing customers within 24-hour window)
Step 6: Add Personalization (Optional)
- Use variables from contact properties
- Example: "Hi [First Name], your [Subscription Plan] plan expires on [Expiry Date]"
Step 7: Review Before Publishing
- Send preview to yourself to check appearance
- Verify audience count
- Confirm scheduling
Step 8: Publish Campaign
- Click "Review and Publish"
- Final check of settings
- Click "Publish" to send
What are the compliance rules for broadcasts?
WhatsApp Compliance:
For cold outreach (first contact with customer):
- MUST use a pre-approved template message
- Templates can include attachments
- Cannot be free-form conversations (one-way only)
- Must follow WhatsApp's content guidelines (no spam, misleading info)
For warm customers (messaged within 24 hours):
- Can send more flexible message content
- More freedom in message format
Other channels:
- Facebook/Instagram: Less strict but still avoid spam-like content
- WeChat: Follow Tencent's guidelines
Best practices:
- Only broadcast to opted-in customers
- Include clear unsubscribe option
- Avoid excessive frequency (not daily unless highly relevant)
- Respect customer preferences and timing
- Follow local regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
How can I measure Broadcast campaign performance?
Metrics available:
- Sent - Total messages sent
- Delivered - Reached recipient successfully
- Read/Viewed - Customer opened message
- Replied - Customer replied (counted within 3 days of sending)
- Failed - Message couldn't be delivered (shows reason)
- Bounce Rate - Percentage of failed deliveries
- Read Rate - Percentage of delivered messages that were opened
- Reply Rate - Percentage receiving replies
Access analytics:
- Go to Broadcast module
- Click on completed campaign
- Click "Analytics" tab
- View metrics dashboard
- Export data as CSV
How to improve performance:
- Monitor reply rates (indicates relevance)
- Check failed reasons (fix delivery issues)
- Compare read rates across campaigns (subject/timing matters)
- A/B test messages (segment audience, send variations)
- Analyze which contact segments respond best
How do I manage and organize broadcasts?
Broadcast statuses:
- Draft - Saved but not sent (can edit anytime)
- Scheduled - Queued for future send (can edit before scheduled time)
- Sending - Currently being sent out
- Sent - All messages delivered
- Paused - Halted mid-send (can resume or delete)
Actions available:
- Edit - Change name, message, audience (draft/scheduled only)
- Duplicate - Copy existing campaign as template
- Cancel - Stop a scheduled broadcast
- Pause - Pause a sending broadcast
- Delete - Remove campaign
Dashboard organization:
- Search campaigns by name
- Sort by date, status, performance
- Filter by channel
- Bulk actions (delete multiple campaigns)
Analytics & Performance Tracking
Learn about conversation and conversion analytics
What analytics does SleekFlow provide?
SleekFlow has two main analytics dashboards:
1. Conversation Analytics
- Tracks customer interactions and team efficiency
- Measures response times, resolution rates, workload
- Shows conversation volume and engagement
2. Conversion Analytics
- Tracks business outcomes driven by conversations
- Measures what conversations lead to (sales, bookings, signups)
- Shows which channels/teams drive conversions
Both dashboards are customizable and exportable.
What does Conversation Analytics show?
Conversation Analytics tracks three main areas:
Conversations Volume & Engagement:
- Total Conversations - How many customer conversations occurred
- Active Conversations - Currently ongoing conversations
- Messages Sent - Outbound messages from your team
- Messages Received - Inbound messages from customers
- Messages Failed - Delivery failures (troubleshooting needed)
Response & Resolution Efficiency:
- Average Reply Time - How long until your team responds
- Average First Reply Time - Speed to first response (critical for satisfaction)
- Average Resolution Time - How long until issue is resolved
- New Inquiries - New customer questions coming in
- New Contacts - New customers entering your system
Broadcast & Message Performance:
- Deliver Rates - Percentage of messages successfully delivered
- Bounce Rates - Percentage of failed deliveries
- Read Rates - Percentage of messages read by customers
- Reply Rates - Percentage of messages receiving replies
How do I use Conversation Analytics to improve performance?
- Identify peak hours: When do most conversations happen? Staffing implications?
- Optimize response times: Is your team responding fast enough?
- Find bottlenecks: Which teams/channels are struggling?
- Measure agent performance: Which agents are fastest/highest quality?
- Set targets: "We aim for <30 min first response time"
- Track improvements: Monitor if changes (hiring, training) improve metrics
How do working hours affect response time metrics?
Problem: Response time metrics look worse if customers message outside business hours.
Solution: Set your team's working hours in Company Settings → working hours.
Result: Metrics exclude non-working time, giving accurate picture of team performance.
Example:
- Without working hours set: Avg response time = 6 hours (includes overnight)
- With working hours set (9am-6pm): Avg response time = 45 min (during work hours only)
What is Conversion Analytics and why does it matter?
Conversion Analytics tracks what conversations actually produce - sales, bookings, lead signups, etc.
Why it matters:
- Proves ROI of customer service and marketing efforts
- Shows which channels/teams drive revenue
- Identifies what triggers conversions
- Helps optimize spending and effort
Example:
- Your WhatsApp team handles 1,000 messages/month
- 50 lead to actual sales
- Conversion rate = 5%
- You can track and improve this metric
How do I track conversions?
Two-step process:
Step 1: Define Conversion Events
- Go to Settings → Contact and Data → Conversion Analytics
- Click "Create Conversion Tracking Event"
- Define what qualifies as conversion:
- "Purchase" - Customer bought a product
- "Booking" - Customer scheduled appointment
- "Lead Signup" - Customer entered email
- "Product Download" - Customer downloaded resource
- Custom events for your business
Step 2: Log Conversions in Flow Builder
- In Flow Builder, add "Log Event Action" node
- Specify which conversion event occurred
- Connect to triggers (customer reply, transaction complete, form submit, etc.)
Example:
- IF customer buys product THEN Log Event Action "Purchase"
- IF customer books appointment THEN Log Event Action "Booking"
What conversion metrics should I track?
Conversion Rate:
- % of conversations that result in conversion
- Example: 50 conversions / 1,000 conversations = 5% conversion rate
- Helps identify friction points in customer journey
Total Conversions by Event:
- Breakdown of each type of conversion
- Which types happen most frequently?
- Which types have highest value?
Conversions by Channel:
- Which messaging platform converts best? (WhatsApp vs. Instagram vs. Facebook)
- Informs where to focus marketing effort
Conversions by Team:
- Which team/agent converts most effectively?
- Identifies training opportunities
- Recognition for top performers
Conversion Trends:
- How is conversion rate trending over time?
- Improving or declining?
- What changes caused shifts?
How do I customize analytics reports?
Customization options:
- Select time range - Last 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, custom range
- Select view type - Different dashboard layouts available
- Select segments - Filter by up to 2 segments for specific analysis
- Example: "WhatsApp channel" + "Sales team"
- Shows only data matching both filters
- Apply filters:
- By channel (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, SMS, etc.)
- By team (Sales, Support, Marketing, etc.)
- By agent (specific team member)
- By contact properties (VIP status, region, etc.)
Export & sharing:
- Export data as CSV
- Import into Excel for further analysis
- Share reports with stakeholders
- Track improvements over time
Integrations & Third-Party Connections
Learn about connecting SleekFlow to external systems
Why should I connect SleekFlow to my other business tools?
Integrations create a seamless ecosystem:
Benefits:
- Eliminate manual data entry
- Sync customer data automatically
- Trigger workflows based on external events
- Access data from other platforms within SleekFlow
- Create unified customer view
- Automate business processes
Common integration scenarios:
- Customer shops on Shopify → Order history auto-syncs to SleekFlow
- Lead enters your form → Automatically added to SleekFlow contacts
- Sales rep qualifies lead in SleekFlow → Auto-updates CRM opportunity
- Support ticket resolved → Auto-trigger satisfaction survey
- New Shopify order → Auto-send shipping update via WhatsApp
How do I integrate SleekFlow with Shopify?
Shopify integration enables:
- Order history sync - All customer orders visible in contact panel
- Abandoned cart tracking - See carts customers didn't complete
- Product catalog - Send product links and recommendations
- Automated flows - Trigger messages on order events (purchase, shipment, delivery)
Setup:
- Go to Settings → Integrations
- Search for "Shopify"
- Click "Connect"
- Authorize SleekFlow access to your Shopify store
- Select what data to sync (orders, customers, products)
- Mapping complete - data syncs automatically
Result:
- In conversations, you see customer's Shopify order history
- Can reference specific products
- Automated messages for order status updates
- Cart abandonment recovery campaigns
What other e-commerce platforms does SleekFlow integrate with?
- Shopify & VTEX - Direct integration (most popular)
- Custom e-commerce - Via Zapier or API
For others, use Zapier (more details in Zapier integration section).
How do I connect SleekFlow to Salesforce?
Salesforce integration enables:
- Two-way contact sync - Contacts sync between platforms
- Lead management - See Salesforce leads in SleekFlow
- Opportunity tracking - View sales pipeline data during conversations
- Side-by-side view - Customer details + conversation in one screen
- Automated sync - Data updates automatically
Setup:
- Go to Settings → Integrations
- Search for "Salesforce"
- Click "Connect"
- Authorize with Salesforce credentials
- Map SleekFlow fields to Salesforce fields
- Enable two-way sync
Result:
- Salesforce leads appear in SleekFlow contacts
- Updates in SleekFlow sync back to Salesforce
- Agents see customer context during conversations
- No duplicate data entry
How do I integrate with other CRMs?
Options:
1. Direct integration (if available)
- HubSpot, Pipedrive, etc.
- Follow similar process to Salesforce
2. Zapier (universal automation)
- Connects SleekFlow to 5,000+ apps
- More details in Zapier section
3. API (custom integration)
- For technical teams
- Build custom integration with your systems
What is Zapier and how does it connect to SleekFlow?
Zapier is automation middleware connecting SleekFlow to 5,000+ business apps without coding.
How it works:
- Create a "Zap" (automation)
- Choose trigger: "When X happens in SleekFlow, then do Y in another app"
- Configure the integration
- Runs automatically
Example Zaps:
- "When broadcast sent, log event in analytics tool"
- "When ticket resolved, send Slack notification"
- "When custom object created, notify Asana project"
Apps connectable via Zapier:
- Slack (notifications, alerts)
- Gmail (email integration)
- Calendar apps (sync scheduling)
- Project management (Asana, Monday, Jira)
- Accounting (QuickBooks, Xero)
- Email marketing (Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Hundreds of others
Setup:
- Go to Zapier.com
- Create account
- Click "Make a Zap"
- Choose trigger app: SleekFlow
- Choose trigger: What SleekFlow event?
- Choose action app: Where to send data?
- Configure field mapping
- Test and activate
Can I build custom integrations with the SleekFlow API?
Yes, for technical teams.
SleekFlow API enables:
- Pull contacts and conversation data
- Create/update contacts programmatically
- Trigger flows automatically
- Log custom events
- Build custom applications
When to use API:
- Custom integration not available via Zapier
- High-volume data synchronization
- Complex business logic
- Your development team is involved
Resources:
- API documentation: developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/ (for WhatsApp specifics)
- SleekFlow developer documentation (contact support)
- API keys in Settings → API (for technical implementation)
Can I connect Google Docs and Google Sheets to SleekFlow?
Yes, for AI Agent knowledge base.
Supported file types for AI training:
- Google Docs (company policies, FAQs, guides)
- Google Sheets (pricing tables, product catalogs, inventory)
- PDF files (product guides, policies)
- Excel/CSV files (data lists)
- Text files (policies, guidelines)
How to use:
- Prepare documents in Google Docs/Sheets or upload files
- Go to AI Agent configuration
- Click "Import data source"
- Select "Google Docs" or "Google Sheets"
- Choose specific file
- System trains AI on this content
- AI automatically learns and adapts as files update
Example:
- Upload your Google Sheet with pricing → AI provides accurate quotes
- Upload Google Doc with FAQs → AI answers common questions
- Update file → AI automatically learns new information
Prezzi
Progettato per aziende di tutte le dimensioni
What SleekFlow subscription plans are available?
SleekFlow offers 4 plan tiers:
- Starter - Entry-level plan for small businesses
- Pro - Growing teams with advanced features
- Premium - Enterprise-grade with priority support
- Enterprise/Custom - Tailored solutions for large organizations
Pricing varies by:
- Chosen features
- Number of team members
- Contact limits
- Messaging channel complexity
- Support tier
Contact our sales team for current pricing and custom quotes.
How much does WhatsApp Business API cost through SleekFlow?
Two components:
1. SleekFlow Subscription:
- Starting price: USD 79/month
- Premium plan (annual): USD 299/month (most popular)
- Includes flexible additional headcount plans
2. WhatsApp Messaging Fees:
- Charged per conversation (not per message)
- Conversation = 24-hour session from first business message
- Rates vary by country of customer
- Different rates for business-initiated vs. customer-initiated
Estimating WhatsApp costs:
Use our free WhatsApp Pricing Calculator
Example calculation:
- 2,000 customers to reach
- Average 2 conversations per customer per month
- USA customers (lower cost) vs. international (higher cost)
- Use calculator to get exact estimate
What happens if I exceed my contact limit?
SleekFlow offers unlimited contact storage with any plans. The limits are on Monthly Active Contacts.
Monthly Active Contacts are only contacts you actively engage with in each billing cycle.
Instances when contacts are NOT "active":
- A contact who receives a one-way broadcast from you but does not reply or give a reaction
- A contact who is only stored in your database (e.g., added manually, imported, or synced from a CRM)
Monthly Active Contacts available per plan:
- Free Plan: 50 Monthly Active Contacts
- Pro AI: 2,000 Monthly Active Contacts
- Premium AI: 12,000 Monthly Active Contacts
- Enterprise: Custom number of Monthly Active Contacts
Are there limits on how many broadcast messages I can send?
All SleekFlow plans apart from the free one come with unlimited broadcast messages. Subject to Fair Use Policy.
What payment methods do you accept?
Standard Payment:
- All major credit cards via Stripe (accredited payment gateway)
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, etc.
- Secure, PCI-compliant processing
Enterprise Payment (invoices >$10,000 USD):
- Wire transfer
- ACH transfer
- Check payment
- Other methods by arrangement
Contact our sales team for enterprise billing options.
Can I cancel my plan anytime?
Yes, completely flexible.
Cancellation terms:
- Cancel anytime without cancellation fees
- No penalty for early termination
- Plan stops renewing at next renewal date
- You can reactivate anytime
Your data:
- All stored data erased within 3 months
- Or erased immediately upon request
- Data not accessible after cancellation
- No data recovery after deletion
Recommendation: Export important data before canceling.
Support & Onboarding
Learn about onboarding help and support options
Do I get onboarding help when I sign up?
Onboarding support depends on your plan:
Free Onboarding (All Plans):
- Access to help center articles
- Video tutorials
- Self-service setup guides
Included Onboarding (Yearly Plans - Pro & Premium):
For Pro and Premium plans billed yearly, you receive:
1. WhatsApp Business API Setup Guidance
- Expert help with official API application
- Navigate Meta's approval process
2. SleekFlow Account Configuration
- Team setup and permissions
- Channel integration assistance
- Contact import and organization
3. Facebook Business Verification
- Guidance on Meta verification
- Document preparation assistance
4. 1-Hour Dedicated User Training
- Live training with SleekFlow expert
- Your team members learn platform
- Q&A and customization guidance
Can I get help with automating my workflows?
Yes, Chatbot and Automation Setup Support Plan is available.
What's included:
- Dedicated onboarding team assigned
- Workflow customization - Build your specific automation
- Staff permissions - Configure team access levels
- Customer flows - Design customer journey flows
- Automation rules - Set up complex logic and triggers
When to use:
- Setting up your first automation flows
- Complex workflow requirements
- Ensuring best practices implementation
- Customization for your industry
Pricing: Contact sales for plan details
What is Priority Support?
Priority Support is our highest level of technical support.
What you get:
- Dedicated escalation channel - Direct access to senior support team
- Fast response times - 2-3 hour response guarantee
- Support hours: 10am-7pm UTC/GMT +8:00, Monday-Friday
- Resolution method: Service tickets or direct messaging
- Query prioritization - Your issues handled first
- Third-party support - Configuration guidance for integrations
- Only available with: Yearly billing
When to use:
- Critical issues affecting business
- Complex technical problems
- Urgent questions or escalations
Not included in:
- Monthly plans (yearly billing required)
- Starter plans (upgrade needed)
What support comes with my plan?
All plans include:
- Email support
- Help center access
- Community forums (if available)
- Self-service resources
Response times vary by issue priority.
Data, Security & Compliance
Learn about data protection, security, and compliance
How is my data secured?
Payment Security:
- All credit card data processed through Stripe (accredited, PCI-compliant payment processor)
- SleekFlow doesn't store credit card data
- Industry-standard encryption for all transactions
Data Storage:
- All customer data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Regular security audits
- Backup systems in place
Access Control:
- Role-based permissions (Admin, Team Admin, Staff roles)
- Password protection required
- Optional two-factor authentication
- Audit logs track all data access
How long do you keep my data?
While plan is active:
- All conversations, contacts, and data stored indefinitely
- Backup systems maintain data availability
- Chat backup available for export
When plan is cancelled:
- Data erased within 3 months of cancellation
- Or erased immediately upon request
- No recovery possible after deletion
- Recommend exporting data before cancellation
Can I export my data?
Yes, multiple export options:
- Contacts export - Download contact list as CSV
- Conversation export - Export chat histories
- Report export - Download analytics as CSV
- Bulk operations - Export multiple items at once
Recommendation: Regularly export important data for backup.
Is SleekFlow compliant with regulations like GDPR?
GDPR Compliance:
- Customer data handling meets GDPR requirements
- Data processing agreements available
- Right to deletion honored
- Data portability supported
Other Standards:
- WhatsApp compliance (all integrations follow Meta guidelines)
- Regional data residency (data stored in appropriate regions)
- Security best practices (ongoing)
For Compliance Questions:
Contact our sales or legal team for:
- Data Processing Agreements (DPA)
- Security documentation
- Compliance certifications
- Industry-specific requirements (healthcare, finance, etc.)
What happens if I integrate with third-party apps?
Your responsibility:
- Review third-party privacy policies
- Ensure compliance with your data agreements
- Manage data sharing preferences
SleekFlow's role:
- Facilitate secure data transfer
- Provide OAuth authentication when possible
- Comply with integrations' data handling requirements
Data sharing with Zapier, Shopify, Salesforce, etc.:
- Data transfers occur through secure APIs
- Review each service's privacy policy
- You control what data is shared
- Can revoke access anytime in Settings
What steps should I take to keep my data secure?
1. Strong passwords
- Use unique, complex passwords
- Never share login credentials
- Consider password manager
2. Two-factor authentication (if available)
- Enable MFA for admin accounts
- Add extra layer of security
3. Role-based access control
- Don't give all users admin access
- Assign appropriate permissions
- Regular access reviews
4. Regular backups
- Export important data regularly
- Store backups securely
- Test data restoration process
5. Monitor access logs
- Review who accessed what
- Look for unusual activity
- Report suspicious behavior
6. Secure integrations
- Review connected apps regularly
- Revoke access to apps no longer used
- Use API keys with minimal required permissions
7. Employee training
- Educate team on data security
- Phishing and social engineering awareness
- Proper handling of customer data