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Messages | General Overview

🟒 Feature included from Standard Plan

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Written by Growth Team
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Introduction

Unlocking Communication: Understanding the Messaging Feature in the Orders Section

In the dynamic realm of online ordering, effective communication between businesses, customers, and drivers is paramount. With the Messaging feature seamlessly integrated into the Orders section of the Dashboard, Ordering Plus offers a robust platform for streamlined communication and enhanced collaboration. Let's explore how this feature works, along with its benefits and use cases:
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🟒 Feature included from Standard Plan


Benefits for Your Business

  1. Efficient Communication: The Messaging feature facilitates efficient communication between businesses, customers, and drivers, enabling prompt responses to inquiries, order updates, and special requests.
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  2. Improved Customer Service: Businesses can provide personalized and attentive customer service by promptly addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and providing updates on order status.
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  3. Enhanced Collaboration: Foster collaboration between different stakeholders, such as drivers and businesses, by enabling seamless communication and coordination for order fulfillment.
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  4. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with real-time updates on order status changes, ensuring timely responses and proactive management of orders throughout the fulfillment process.
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How it works

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​Selecting an Order: Begin by navigating to the Orders section of your Dashboard. Here, you'll find a list of all active orders. Select the specific order you wish to check or send a message regarding.
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Accessing Messages: Within the selected order, locate and click on the "Messages" option. This will open the messaging interface, allowing you to view existing messages related to the order or compose a new message.
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​Notification Alerts: Stay informed with notification alerts. A notification dot will appear next to an order that has received a new message. This alert ensures that you never miss important updates or communication from customers or drivers.
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​Driver Status Updates: Receive real-time updates on order status changes from drivers. When a driver changes the status of an order, such as marking it as "Out for Delivery" or "Delivered," a notification dot will appear, signaling the update.
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Use Cases

  1. Customer Inquiries: Use the Messaging feature to respond to customer inquiries regarding order status, delivery times, or product availability, fostering a positive customer experience.
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  2. Order Updates: Keep customers informed about any changes or updates to their orders, such as delays in delivery or substitutions for out-of-stock items, by sending messages directly through the platform.
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  3. Driver Coordination: Communicate with drivers to provide delivery instructions, address any issues or concerns, and coordinate logistics to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
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  4. Issue Resolution: Quickly address any issues or concerns raised by customers or drivers, such as missing items, incorrect orders, or delivery delays, to resolve them efficiently and maintain customer satisfaction.


Messages in Driver App

The driver can manage order messages by clicking the chat icon located in the top corner.

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The driver can send and view messages from both the customer and the business.

Messages in Business App

The business can contact both the customer and the driver in the Business App through the chat icon located at the top of the order screen.

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Conclusion

By leveraging the Messaging feature in the Orders section, businesses can streamline communication, enhance customer service, and ensure smooth order fulfillment processes, ultimately contributing to their overall success and growth.

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