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Tutorials15 min readJan 12, 2026

A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your First Chatbot

Jamie Taylor

Jamie Taylor

Growth Lead

A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your First Chatbot

Start Simple, Scale Later

The most common reason businesses fail at automation is that they try to build the ultimate, omniscient bot on day one. They spend weeks mapping out 100-node decision trees, get overwhelmed, and abandon the project. Don't do this. Start with a single, high-value, easy-to-solve problem.

Step 1: Connect and Authorize Your Account

Ensure your Instagram account is officially set to a 'Business' or 'Creator' account and is properly connected to a verified Facebook Page. Once prepared, login to Yazzil, navigate to the integrations tab, and simply click 'Connect with Meta'. Grant the necessary permissions, and your inbox is ready to be upgraded.

Step 2: Build The 'Story Mention' Reward Flow

This is the easiest and most universally effective win. Navigate to Yazzil's intuitive drag-and-drop workflow builder:

  • The Trigger: Set the initial node to activate "When a user mentions me in a Story".
  • The Action: Drag a 'Send Message' node onto the canvas and connect it to the trigger.
  • The Copy: Write an enthusiastic message acknowledging their support: 'Hey {{first_name}}! Thanks so much for the love! 💖 As a thank you for sharing, here's a secret 10% code: VIPSTORY10. Let us know if you pick anything up!'

Step 3: Test Vigorously and Publish

Use the built-in testing tools in Yazzil to run the flow against a personal test account. Ensure the personalization tags populate correctly and the timing feels natural. Once you are 100% confident, hit 'Publish'. You’ve just launched your first automated growth loop, incentivizing organic user-generated content without lifting a finger.