Embedding a Chatbot on a Web Page Using a Simple JavaScript Snippet
This documentation aims to guide individuals through the process of embedding a chatbot on a web page using a simple a JavaScript snippet. We will explore different options for embedding the chatbot, launching the chatbot, and integrating the chatbot on your website.
\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions: Embedding the Chatbot
To embed the bot, you will need:
An active Orbita account
An email from Orbita with your <Organization ID> and <Project ID>
An email from Orbita confirming your domain has been whitelisted
Whitelisting your site
Before you can embed your chatbot on a website, the website hosting the bot needs to be whitelisted. To whitelist your website:
Please send an email to your account rep with:
The name of your company
The website on which you will host the bot
To integrate the chatbot on your website, follow these steps:
Edit the Template - Edit the HTML template of the pages where you want the chatbot to be displayed. This may include your homepage, product pages, help pages, or any other relevant sections of your website.
Paste JavaScript Snippet in Page Footer. The email you receive will contain a snippet like this:
<div id="orbitabot"
data-orbita-init='chatbot'
data-orbita-project-id='[YOUR_PROJECT_ID]'
data-orbita-server-url='https://express.orbita.cloud'
data-orbita-custom-data = '{"org": "[YOUR_ORGANIZATION_TOKEN]"}'
data-orbita-bot-Settings='{"elementId": "orbitabot", "template": "express"}'></div> <script src="https://express.orbita.cloud/chatbot/v3/chat.js"></script>
Insert the JavaScript snippet you received via email in the edited template. The snippet may be placed anywhere within the HTML body.
Save and Publish Template - Save and publish the updated template(s) on your website. Once published, the chatbot will be live and functional, based on the selected launch option.
Refresh the web page - Refresh your web page, you should now see the chatbot icon appearing.
\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions - Launching the Chatbot
There are three ways to launch the chatbot on your web page: auto-launch on page load, and launching on chatbot button click/tap. Each option offers a different user experience, allowing you to choose the method that best suits your website's needs.
Launching on Chatbot Button Click/Tap
In this case, the chatbot will launch only when a user clicks or taps on a designated chatbot button. This option gives users control over when they want to interact with the chatbot and can help reduce distractions on the page.
This is the default behavior of the chatbot.
No additional configuration required to enable this behavior.
Launching on Page Load
With this option, the chatbot will automatically launch and be visible to users as soon as the page loads. This can be useful for providing immediate assistance or information to your visitors.
Note: Using this configuration will automatically launch the chatbot only for Desktop site visitors, not mobile visitors.
To launch on Page Load, change the value of the “template” key of the data-orbita-bot-Settings attribute to “expressAutoLaunch”:
data-orbita-bot-Settings='{"elementId": "orbitabot", "template": "expressAutoLaunch"}'>
Launching with Peek View
To launch the bot in “peek view” mode, change the value of the “template” key of the data-orbita-bot-Settings attribute to “expresspeekview”:
data-orbita-bot-Settings='{"elementId": "orbitabot", "template": "expresspeekview"}'>
Launching with Google Tag Manager
In some situations it may be preferred to inject the code via Google Tag Manager. In these situations, it’s recommended that you instantiate the virtual assistant using the following approach, making sure to replace <Project ID> and <Org ID> with your project ID and organization ID.
<script src="/chatbot/v3/chat-core.js"></script>
<script>
OrbitaChatBotV3.init({
projectId: '<Project ID>',
serverUrl: 'https://express.orbita.cloud',
customData: {
org: "<Org ID>"
},
botSettings: {
elementId: 'orbitabot',
template: 'expressautoconnect'
}
});
</script>
Troubleshooting Steps
“My bot is not displaying”
If your bot isn't displaying, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue.
Verify you followed the launch instructions provided above to ensure that you have properly set up the bot integration.
Verify that you have updated the <Project ID> and <Organization ID> with the information provided. These IDs are crucial for the integration to work correctly, so double-check that you have entered them accurately.
Confirm that your website has been whitelisted according to the whitelisting steps outlined above. Whitelisting is necessary to grant your website access to display the bot. Ensure that you have followed the prescribed whitelisting process correctly.
By carefully reviewing these points and ensuring that you have followed all the necessary steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and have your bot displayed successfully.
“My bot is still not displaying.”
If your bot is still not displaying despite following the previous troubleshooting steps, there are a few additional actions you can take.
Check your browser's Developer tab for any visible JavaScript errors. To access the Developer tab, right-click on your webpage and select "Inspect" or "Inspect Element" (this may vary depending on the browser you are using). In the Developer tab, navigate to the "Console" section and look for any errors or warnings related to JavaScript. If there are any errors present, address them accordingly.
Resolve any errors that are unrelated to Orbita. These errors could potentially interfere with the functioning of the bot. Check for any conflicting JavaScript code or errors in your webpage that might be causing the issue. Correcting these errors can help eliminate any potential conflicts.
Contact Orbita support for further assistance if after resolving all other errors you encounter any remaining errors, or anything specifically related to Orbita.
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