Hey, have you ever wondered how to simulate the WhatsApp typing effect in your chatbot? It’s one of those subtle yet powerful UX tricks that can make your bot feel more human-like. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to implement.
All you need is three simple nodes in n8n, and you can trigger the typing indicator, delay the message, and even send a ‘seen’ status. The flow is straightforward:
1. Your bot receives a message.
2. It sends a ‘seen’ status.
3. It triggers the ‘typing’ status.
4. Waits 1.5 seconds.
5. Sends the reply.
The total cost? Just one HTTP request. Boom! Your chatbot now has a WhatsApp-like typing effect.
So, why does this matter? Well, it’s all about the little details that make your bot feel more natural and human-like. And if you’re interested in exploring more templates like this, be sure to check out the GitHub repo and drop a star if you like it.