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Deliver instant, empathetic support using Rocketlocal AI Support Agent

Your customers expect answers now, not “next business day.” The AI Support Agent handles inbound inquiries across SMS and chat with a resolution-first approach. Using the HEARD framework, it provides warm, human-like assistance. It answers what it can immediately and seamlessly captures details for your team when it can’t.
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Seamless human escalation & lead capture

The HEARD framework: empathy at scale

Automated support shouldn’t feel robotic. Our AI uses the HEARD framework (Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Diagnose) to manage difficult conversations. For simple questions, it gives quick facts; for complaints, it follows a structured sequence that validates the customer’s feelings before moving to a fix.
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Resolution-first: answer first, ask later

Most bots start by demanding a name and email, creating friction. The AI Support Agent is different. It searches your knowledge base to resolve the query first. It only asks for contact details if a human needs to step in, ensuring a smooth, helpful experience that builds trust rather than annoyance.

Never miss an inquiry with smart escalation

When a question falls outside your knowledge base, the AI doesn’t give up. It transitions into an empathetic “escalation mode,” gathering the customer’s name and contact info to create a detailed message for your team. You get a qualified lead, and the customer gets the assurance that help is on the way.
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Get the most out of your AI Support Agent with rocketlocal expert setup services. From building your FAQ knowledge base to fine-tuning your brand voice, our team ensures your AI is ready to delight customers from day 1.

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FAQs

What is an AI support agent and how does it benefit my customers?
An AI support agent is a digital employee designed to provide 24/7 AI chat and SMS customer support. It handles common inquiries instantly, reducing wait times and ensuring your customers receive helpful, empathetic assistance even outside of regular business hours.

The HEARD support framework stands for Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, and Diagnose. Rocketlocal utilizes this gold-standard sequence to ensure that when customers present a complaint or frustration, they feel validated and respected before the AI attempts a technical resolution or escalation.

Yes. For simple questions, the AI agent provides instant facts. For complex problems, it uses the HEARD framework to troubleshoot. If a resolution isn’t found in your knowledge base, it seamlessly transitions to AI lead capture, gathering the customer’s details so your team can follow up.
Absolutely. The AI support agent is optimized for SMS customer support and web chat. It uses plain-text responses without complex formatting to ensure every message is professional and easy to read on any mobile device, maintaining the high standards of automated customer service.
Most bots create friction by demanding contact info first. Vendasta’s AI Support Agent prioritizes instant support resolution by searching your knowledge base for an answer immediately. It only asks for a name or email if it needs to escalate the conversation to a human team member.
The AI support agent is designed to never guess or “hallucinate.” Instead, it uses an empathetic bridge to explain that it will have a human expert look into the matter. It then performs AI lead capture to ensure your team has the context and contact info needed to close the loop.

You can easily train your AI support agent by connecting your website, syncing your Rocketlocal business profile, or uploading PDFs like manuals and price lists. These documents become the “source of truth” that the AI uses to provide accurate automated customer service tailored to your brand.

Yes. Within the Rocketlocal platform, you can fully edit the role prompt to match your brand’s unique tone. Whether you want the agent to be highly formal or more casual, you can adjust its personality while keeping the core HEARD support framework intact.