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Virtual In-App Business Assistants

Shopify Ping Has Introduced a New In-App Assistant Called Kit

— June 28, 2018 — Business
It's hard for entrepreneurs to juggle between different methods of communication to reach different clients, which is why Shopify Ping may serve as such a valuable resource to those seeking a more streamlined means of client communication.

Shopify Ping is an in-app extension that brings all of one's messenger apps into one place. Through this platform, business owners or entrepreneurs have access to a more efficient and effective means of reaching the consumer. In addition, this update features a virtual employee called Kit. Kit runs Facebook ads or various marketing and email campaigns, essentially serving as a virtual business assistant. In addition, Kit can make internet searches, touch up photos or perform other basic tasks.
Trend Themes
1. In-app Business Assistants - Using in-app assistants like Shopify Ping's Kit can enhance client communication and streamline business operations.
2. Virtual Employee Solutions - Virtual employees like Kit can help with marketing, advertising, and other basic tasks, providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to hiring full-time employees.
3. Streamlined Client Communication - Platforms like Shopify Ping offer entrepreneurs a more efficient and effective means of reaching and engaging with consumers across multiple messenger apps.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce Platforms - E-commerce platforms like Shopify can leverage in-app assistants to provide added value and streamline the business processes for their customers.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Virtual employee solutions like Kit offer disruptive innovation opportunities for marketing and advertising agencies to automate and optimize tasks, improving efficiency and scalability.
3. Communication and Messaging Apps - The development of in-app business assistants like Shopify Ping's Kit opens up opportunities for communication and messaging app developers to enhance their platforms and cater to the needs of business professionals.
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