AI CHATBOT SETUP IN ROCKHAMPTON
Answer customer questions, capture leads and book jobs automatically, while you sleep.
FROM REAL WORK
WHERE A CHATBOT EARNS ITS KEEP.
The Meta ads I ran for My Place Hair & Beauty used the messaging objective, so each ad opened a conversation in the salon’s inbox instead of sending people to a form. In April 2026 that was 104 conversations from A$643.66 of ad spend.
A conversation still needs a reply before it becomes a booking. That first reply, covering price, availability and how to book at any hour, is the job an AI chatbot is set up to do.
THE PROBLEM
WHAT MANY ROCKHAMPTON BUSINESSES ARE DEALING WITH.
Plenty of Rockhampton small business websites have a contact form that sends an email that gets replied to two days later. By then the customer has booked with someone who answered faster. An AI chatbot on your site handles the first conversation instantly: qualifying the lead, answering the top five questions every customer asks, and either capturing their details or pointing them to book. It does not take sick leave, it does not forget to respond, and it costs a fraction of what you would pay a receptionist.
WHY IT MATTERS
WHY FIXING THIS MATTERS.
- 01Speed to response is the single biggest factor in converting an online enquiry. The first business to respond often wins the job.
- 02A lot of customer questions are the same handful of questions. An AI handles those so you only spend time on conversations that actually need you.
- 03A chatbot that captures name, email and what they need turns a website visit into a warm lead, not a bounce.
- 04Available 24/7: Saturday night Googlers who want a quote before Monday get an instant response instead of radio silence.
- 05AI chat tools have come down dramatically in cost. A properly configured chatbot for a small business is no longer a big-agency technology.
WHAT YOU GET
WHAT'S INCLUDED.
HOW IT WORKS
THE PROCESS.
DISCOVERY
I interview you (or review your existing enquiries) to identify the top 10 questions customers ask before booking. These become the bot's core knowledge.
PLATFORM SETUP
Bot platform configured, branded and embedded on your website. Messenger integration set up if needed.
CONVERSATION FLOWS
FAQ responses, lead capture flow, booking link and escalation path (when to hand to a human) all built and tested.
TEST & REFINE
I run test conversations across every scenario. Gaps in the responses identified and filled before going live.
LAUNCH & HANDOVER
Bot goes live. Training session on how to view leads, update responses and handle any edge cases. 30 days of support included.
ONE-OFF PROJECT
FROM $599 ONE-OFF
A one-off project, scoped and quoted before work starts. Your quote sets out the inclusions, payment terms and any ongoing or third-party costs.
WHY WORK WITH ME
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT.
- Built around your actual customer questions, not a generic template
- Flat one-off setup fee: no ongoing management fee unless you want it
- Integrated with your booking system from day one if you have one
- You keep full control. I train you to manage and update it yourself
- Works while you sleep, so late-night enquiries get an answer
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS I GET ASKED.
Will customers know they are talking to a bot?
Yes, and that is fine. Most customers are completely comfortable with a bot for basic questions. The key is that the bot is fast, helpful and knows when to hand over to a human. A bot that answers the four main questions instantly beats a human who replies two days later every time.
What happens when the bot cannot answer a question?
The fallback is configured to capture their details and notify you. The customer gets a message saying a real person will follow up, and you get an alert so you can respond quickly. No lead falls through the gap.
Do I need a fancy website for this to work?
No. The chatbot embeds on any website with a simple script: WordPress, Shopify, basic HTML, or even a landing page. If your site is on a hosted platform that does not allow custom code, there are usually workarounds.
How much does the chatbot platform cost ongoing?
Many platforms have a free tier that suits small businesses, or a paid plan paid directly to the platform (check current pricing). My setup fee is one-off. I will recommend the tier that makes sense for your conversation volume.
Can the bot book appointments?
Yes. If you use Calendly, Square Appointments, SimplyBook or similar, I integrate the booking link directly into the chat flow. The customer can go from 'I want a quote' to booked appointment without you touching it.
Can I update the bot's answers myself after setup?
Yes. Part of the handover is a training session covering exactly how to update responses, add new FAQs and review conversation history. Most platforms have a simple dashboard that does not require any technical knowledge.
READY TO GET STARTED?
LET'S TALK AI CHATBOT SETUP.
Free 30-minute strategy call. I'm a one-person business, so I take on a limited number of new clients at a time to do the work properly.
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