> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://staging.chrisp.chat/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Getting Started with Crisp for Lead Generation

In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with Crisp. Whether you're a SaaS, an e-commerce, or a brick-and-mortar, we've created the best content to help you get started with lead generation.

# Crisp for Lead Generation

We've created this 'Getting Started' guide to help you start and then build on the basics. There are many ways to increase your lead generation in Crisp, so we've gathered the best tactics.

As an admin, you can lay the foundation of a solid lead generation strategy.

Here are the different features we'll guide you through:

* An [inbox](https://crisp.chat/en/shared-inbox/) to answer customer queries
* [Knowledge](https://crisp.chat/en/knowledge/) to improve website visibility
* Triggers to send targeted messages
* [Chatbot](https://crisp.chat/en/chatbot/) to generate leads 24/7

We'll also cover automation with examples of routing bots or resolution bots.

Let's jump into it!

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/6/6/d/a66d7b48a09d5000/30d4c942-ebd7-4927-960e-260c87_confdb.png)

1. ****Install the Live Chat**** (Total time: 5 minutes)

Connect with your users in real-time using the Crisp chatbox for logged-in and website visitors. Your users can start conversations with your team or self-serve via specific access to the knowledge base.

You'll need:

* Access to your codebase (to add the JavaScript snippet)
* Your Crisp installation code
* One of our integration such as WordPress or Shopify

[Here is a dedicated tutorial](/en/article/how-to-add-the-crisp-chatbox-code-to-my-website-10wcj3l/)

1. ****Create live chat triggers**** (Total time: 10 minutes)

[Live chat](https://crisp.chat/en/livechat/) trigger is one of the most powerful features that lies inside Crisp. It lets you send targeted messages based on user interactions. Based on multiple triggers, you can send an automated message to create a proactive customer service.

You'll need:

* To define your key pages (Look at Google Analytics for example)
* To craft message copy
* Define the targeted behavior to focus on

[Building your first trigger](/en/article/how-to-use-triggers-pq0znd/)  
[Examples about the best targeted messages](https://crisp.chat/blog/live-chat-triggers-25-ideas-customers-engagement/)

1. ****Start a knowledge base**** (Total time: 10 minutes)

A [knowledge base](https://crisp.chat/en/knowledge/) is a great tool that can improve the customer support experience. It's also a huge opportunity in terms of visibility. When choosing the right keyword, you can make your articles much more efficient.

You'll need:

* To define the articles you're going to create
* A tool to evaluate keyword visibility
* Message copy for your articles

[Building a helpdesk in Crisp](/en/article/how-to-use-helpdesk-i2tsm1/)  
[Looking for the right keyword using Ahref](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMJQPqG2Uas&t=13s)

1. ****Build a lead gen chatbot**** (Total time: 15 minutes)

A [chatbot](https://crisp.chat/en/chatbot/) is a powerful tool that can take the lead in conversations when your team is asleep. It will let you put your lead generation on autopilot thanks to our [chatbot builder](https://crisp.chat/en/chatbot/chatbot-builder/) . There are numerous solutions that can be solved through our chatbot, the only limit is your imagination.

You'll need:

* To define agents' availability
* To have an idea about your approximative workflow

[Getting started with the chatbot](/en/article/how-to-add-the-chatbot-plugin-to-my-website-1pn0onz/)  
[Chabot examples](https://crisp.chat/blog/3-chatbots-examples-build-using-crisp/)

Hurray 🎉 now, you've set up the basics for Crisp to work properly and increase your lead generation thanks to Crisp.

1. ****Build chatbots for Instagram, Messenger or WhatsApp**** (Total time: 30 minutes)

Nowadays, companies are visible on multiple social networks and messaging apps. Using Crisp, you can connect other messaging channels such as [Instagram](https://crisp.chat/en/integrations/instagram/) , [WhatsApp](https://crisp.chat/en/integrations/whatsapp/) or [Messenger](https://crisp.chat/en/integrations/messenger/) to Crisp.

You'll need:

* To be administrator of your Meta Business Page
* To be on the Essentials or Plus plan
* To connect the channels before building the bot

Once you've connected the channels, you can build the chatbot of your dreams.

[Build a multichannel support chatbot  
](/en/article/how-to-create-a-support-bot-to-answer-customers-automatically-t8724w/)