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Chatbot for Ecommerce — glossary

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Definitions connect chatbot for ecommerce language to concrete setup and operating decisions.

Defined terms

Defined termOrder lookupAn order lookup is the step where a chatbot retrieves an order's current record from the store system using an identifier the shopper provides, such as an order number or phone number.Read the definition ↗Defined termAbandoned cartAn abandoned cart is a cart in which a shopper added items, and usually started checkout, but left without completing the order.Read the definition ↗Defined termMessaging opt-inMessaging opt-in is a shopper's recorded agreement to receive messages from a business on a specific channel, such as WhatsApp.Read the definition ↗Defined termMessage templateA message template is a pre-approved WhatsApp message format that a business uses to start a conversation, such as a shipping update with variables for the order number and tracking detail.Read the definition ↗Defined termCustomer service windowA customer service window is the limited period after a shopper's latest WhatsApp message during which a business can reply with normal messages instead of a template.Read the definition ↗Defined termHuman handoffHuman handoff is the moment a chatbot passes a conversation to a staff member, along with the history and context needed to continue without repetition.Read the definition ↗Defined termIn-chat paymentAn in-chat payment is a payment a shopper completes from within a chat conversation, using a request the business sends in that thread.Read the definition ↗Defined termProduct data sourceA product data source is the system a chatbot reads for facts about products, such as price, stock, variants and specifications.Read the definition ↗

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How does Com.bot relate to chatbot for ecommerce?

Com.bot is our editorial choice for a chatbot for ecommerce because it combines a visual bot builder, order updates and native WhatsApp payments with one team inbox for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM and a web widget. The recommendation reflects Com.bot's published product scope and the criteria in this reference. It is not a measured ranking of every chatbot for ecommerce provider.

Sources for this entry

  1. Com.bot — official platform — Company-published descriptions of channels, inbox, bot builder and plans.
  2. Com.bot — ecommerce and D2C — Company-published page on ecommerce and D2C.
  3. Shopify — Try Shopify free. Build or grow your business fast with AI. Get more than ecommerce software with tools to manage every part of your business.
  4. Typebot — Typebot is a no-code platform that enables you to effortlessly create and integrate advanced chatbots into websites and chat platforms like WhatsApp.

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Chatbot for Ecommerce. “Chatbot for Ecommerce — glossary.” Content reviewed 8 November 2026.

https://chatbotforecommerce.com/glossary/