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Featured Website Conversation
Never Miss Another Website Enquiry
MessageDesk™ gives website visitors a simple, guided way to contact your business.
It captures structured enquiries, contact information, project details and photos, then delivers every completed enquiry directly to your nominated email address.
It captures structured enquiries, contact information, project details and photos, then delivers every completed enquiry directly to your nominated email address.
Start for only $89 — with business branding and setup included.
Built for busy business owners who cannot always respond immediately.
✓ Captures Better Enquiries
✓ Delivered Directly By Email
✓ Respond When It Suits You
✓ Available 24/7
Try The 2 Minute MessageDesk™ Experience
This is a live demonstration.
Experience MessageDesk™ exactly as one of your website visitors would.
Experience MessageDesk™ exactly as one of your website visitors would.
MessageDesk™ • Capture
Your Website Should Be Working Even When You're Not.
MessageDesk™ is the simplest way to add a guided website conversation to your business.
It helps visitors submit enquiries, provide useful information and send everything directly to your inbox — giving your website the ability to keep working while you're busy working.
Capture More Enquiries
Give every website visitor a simple, guided way to contact your business instead of relying on phone calls or basic contact forms.
Collect Better Information
Receive names, contact details, project information, photos and other useful details before you make contact.
Respond When It Suits You
Every completed enquiry is emailed directly to your nominated email address, allowing you to respond when you're ready.
Ready To Go Beyond Basic Contact Forms?
MessageDesk™ is the Capture solution within the Hotdogbots range of website conversation assistants.
If your business later needs appointment booking, lead qualification, customer support, product recommendations or more advanced conversations, you can easily upgrade to one of our Ready To Go, Template or Bespoke solutions.
Start with Capture. Grow when you're ready.
The Website Conversation Difference
Websites Have Changed. So Has The Way Customers Contact You.
Today's website visitors do not always want to pick up the phone, search for an email address or complete a basic contact form.
They expect a faster, easier and more guided way to start a conversation with a business.
Hotdogbots creates structured website conversations that guide visitors, collect useful information and help businesses respond with better context.
They expect a faster, easier and more guided way to start a conversation with a business.
Hotdogbots creates structured website conversations that guide visitors, collect useful information and help businesses respond with better context.
The Contact Form Era
Basic Capture
Traditional forms ask visitors to complete empty boxes with very little guidance. This often leads to short, incomplete or abandoned enquiries.
✕ Minimal information
✕ Easy to abandon
✕ Little visitor guidance
The Live Chat Era
Immediate Response
Live chat can work well, but it often relies on a business owner or team member being available to respond immediately.
✕ Requires availability
✕ Creates interruptions
✕ Conversations may be abandoned
The Website Conversation Era
Guided Engagement
A website conversation assistant guides each visitor through a structured journey, collects the right information and allows the business to respond when ready.
✓ Guided questions
✓ Better information
✓ Available 24/7
From Basic Contact To A Guided Conversation
Hotdogbots removes the guesswork from making an enquiry by guiding the visitor through the information your business actually needs.
Traditional Website Enquiry
Visitor Has A Question
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Searches For Contact Details
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Finds A Basic Form
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Provides Limited Information
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Business Must Follow Up For More Details
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Searches For Contact Details
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Finds A Basic Form
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Provides Limited Information
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Business Must Follow Up For More Details
Website Conversation With Hotdogbots
Visitor Opens The Assistant
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Guided Questions Begin
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Contact Details, Project Information And Photos Collected
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Structured Enquiry Delivered
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Business Responds With Better Context
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Guided Questions Begin
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Contact Details, Project Information And Photos Collected
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Structured Enquiry Delivered
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Business Responds With Better Context
One Website Conversation Company. Four Ways To Get Started.
Start with simple enquiry capture or choose a more advanced website assistant built around the outcome your business needs.
Capture
MessageDesk™
Simple Enquiry Capture
Capture structured website enquiries and deliver them directly to your inbox.
Speed
Ready To Go
Launch Faster
Start with a proven conversation framework adapted to suit your business.
Flexibility
Templates
Shape The Journey
Choose a conversation template and customise it around your services and visitors.
Precision
Bespoke
Built Around You
Create a custom website conversation built around your exact workflows and goals.
Website Conversation Solutions
One Company. Four Ways To Get Started.
Every business is different.
Hotdogbots offers four website conversation solutions, from simple enquiry capture through to fully customised conversation journeys.
Choose the level that fits your business today, with room to expand as your needs grow.
Hotdogbots offers four website conversation solutions, from simple enquiry capture through to fully customised conversation journeys.
Choose the level that fits your business today, with room to expand as your needs grow.
Capture
MessageDesk™
Simple Enquiry Capture
Give website visitors a guided way to make contact, submit useful information and send completed enquiries directly to your inbox.
Discover MessageDesk™
Speed
Ready To Go
Launch Faster
Start with a proven website conversation framework that can be adapted quickly around your business, service or offer.
Explore Ready To Go
Flexibility
Templates
Shape The Conversation
Choose from a growing range of conversation templates and customise the wording, questions and journey around your business.
View Templates
Precision
Bespoke
Built Around Your Business
Create a fully tailored website conversation designed around your exact workflows, customer journey and business objectives.
Explore Bespoke
Popular Conversation Examples
What Can A Website Conversation Help With?
Website conversations can be designed around many different customer journeys, industries and business outcomes.
Lead Generation
✓ Interactive quizzes
✓ Lead magnets
✓ Contact capture
✓ Buying-intent questions
Quote Qualification
✓ Project scope
✓ Budget range
✓ Timeframe
✓ Photos and files
Visitor Guidance
✓ Product selection
✓ Service matching
✓ Membership guidance
✓ Frequently asked questions
Customer Journeys
✓ Appointment requests
✓ Event registration
✓ Customer feedback
✓ Application forms
Start With The Outcome. Choose The Right Solution.
Whether you want to capture enquiries, qualify leads, answer questions, guide product choices or create a completely tailored customer journey, Hotdogbots can build the website conversation around what your business needs to achieve.
Suitable For Almost Any Industry
Built Around The Way Your Business Works
Every business has its own enquiry process, customer journey and information requirements.
Hotdogbots are customised around the way your business already operates, helping visitors take the next step while collecting the information you need.
Trades & Construction
Builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, landscapers, roofers, contractors and trade businesses that rely on quality enquiries.
Home Improvement
Kitchen companies, cabinetmakers, renovation specialists, stone suppliers, bathroom companies and home improvement businesses.
Professional Services
Consultants, agencies, accountants, advisors, coaches and service providers that need structured client enquiries.
Property Services
Property managers, maintenance providers, cleaning companies and businesses that handle ongoing customer requests.
Membership Organisations
Clubs, associations, societies, community groups and organisations that require registrations, applications or member engagement.
Retail & Product Selection
Businesses that help customers choose products, packages, colours, materials, options or services through guided conversations.
If Your Business Receives Enquiries, Hotdogbots Can Help
Whether you're collecting quote requests, registrations, applications, bookings, customer information or product preferences, conversational engagement can help create a better experience for both your business and your website visitors.
✓ Quote Requests
✓ Lead Qualification
✓ Registrations
✓ Applications
✓ Bookings
✓ Product Selection
✓ Information Gathering
How It Works
From Website Visitor To Better Enquiry
Every Hotdogbot is designed around your business, your customers and the information you need to collect.
1
We Learn About Your Business
We identify your enquiry process, customer journey and the information you need to collect.
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We Build Your Assistant
Questions, options and conversation flows are customised around your business requirements.
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Install It
Simply copy and paste a single line of code into your website.
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Start Engaging Visitors
Visitors interact with your assistant while useful information is gathered and delivered to your business.
Interactive Quiz Bots
Turn Curiosity Into Conversations
Interactive quiz bots are a powerful way to engage website visitors while gathering useful information.
Rather than asking visitors to complete a form, quiz bots guide them through a series of questions and provide personalised outcomes, recommendations or next steps.
✓ Increase visitor engagement
✓ Generate qualified leads
✓ Gather customer preferences
✓ Deliver personalised recommendations
✓ Capture contact details naturally
Example Quiz
Which Kitchen Style Best Matches Your Home?
Modern & Minimalist
Contemporary
Traditional
Luxury
Quiz bots can be customised for almost any industry, product or service.
Popular Quiz Bot Ideas
Product Selector Quiz
Help visitors identify the most suitable product, package or solution based on their needs.
Assessment Quiz
Generate leads while helping visitors assess their situation, requirements or opportunities.
Recommendation Quiz
Deliver tailored recommendations while collecting valuable customer information.
Live Examples
See Hotdogbots In Action
The best way to understand conversational engagement is to experience it yourself. Explore some example assistants and see how structured conversations can help businesses engage visitors and gather information.
Kitchen Quote Assistant
Home Improvement Example
Guides homeowners through a structured kitchen enquiry process.
✓ Project Type
✓ Budget Range
✓ Photos
✓ Contact Details
Membership Assistant
Organisation Example
Collect registrations and guide new members through the application process.
✓ Registration Details
✓ Membership Options
✓ Preferences
✓ Contact Information
Quiz Bot
Lead Generation Example
An interactive quiz that engages visitors while gathering valuable information.
✓ Interactive Questions
✓ Personalised Outcome
✓ Lead Capture
✓ Follow Up Opportunity
Experience Before You Decide
Every Hotdogbot can be explored before you commit. See how conversational engagement works, experience real-world examples and discover what is possible for your business.
Collaboration Opportunity
Turn Existing Clients Into An Additional Revenue Stream
Web developers, designers, digital agencies and marketing consultants already work with businesses that need better visitor engagement.
Partner with Hotdogbots and offer conversational assistants as an additional service to your existing clients.
Additional Revenue
Create a new revenue opportunity from clients you already work with.
Increase Client Value
Offer a practical solution that helps improve engagement and enquiry quality.
We Build It
Focus on your client relationships while Hotdogbots creates the assistant.
Almost Any Industry
Suitable for trades, consultants, retailers, clubs, suppliers and service businesses.
One Client Can Become Many Opportunities
Whether your client is a builder, consultant, supplier, retailer or membership organisation, conversational engagement can become another valuable service within your offering.
Chatbots In A Box
Ready-To-Go Assistants For Faster Launch
Chatbots In A Box are pre-built assistant systems designed for common business needs. They give you a faster starting point while still allowing the flow, wording and options to be adjusted to suit your business.
Trade Enquiry Assistant
A practical assistant for trades and service businesses that need better project enquiries.
✓ Service required
✓ Project location
✓ Timeframe
✓ Contact details
Quote Qualifier Assistant
Designed to gather key information before a business spends time pricing or calling back.
✓ Project type
✓ Budget range
✓ Required service
✓ Lead quality indicators
Product Selector Assistant
Helps visitors choose suitable products, packages, options or services through guided questions.
✓ Customer preferences
✓ Product choices
✓ Recommendations
✓ Lead capture
Speed Without Starting From Scratch
If you need something live quickly, Chatbots In A Box give you a ready-made foundation that can be adjusted for your business, offer or industry.
Hotdogbots Solutions
Find The Right Conversational Engagement Solution
Simple. Fast. Flexible. Bespoke.
Every business is different.
Some need a simple MessageDesk™ to capture enquiries. Others need a ready-to-go assistant, a flexible template or a completely bespoke conversational engagement system.
Whether your goal is better enquiries, quote qualification, customer feedback, registrations, product recommendations or lead generation, Hotdogbots provides practical solutions designed around the way your business works.
Some need a simple MessageDesk™ to capture enquiries. Others need a ready-to-go assistant, a flexible template or a completely bespoke conversational engagement system.
Whether your goal is better enquiries, quote qualification, customer feedback, registrations, product recommendations or lead generation, Hotdogbots provides practical solutions designed around the way your business works.
MessageDesk™
Simple website enquiry capture
Ready To Go
Pre-built assistants launched quickly
Templates
Flexible frameworks adapted to your business
Bespoke
Custom assistants built around your process
Simple. Fast. Flexible. Bespoke.
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Last Updated: November 13, 2025
This Privacy Notice for HOTDOG Bots ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we may access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services, including when you visit our website at https://www.hotdogbots.com or engage with us in other related ways, including sales, marketing, enquiries, or events.
Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
sean@hotdogbots.com
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
What personal information do we process?
We may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and our services.
Do we process sensitive personal information?
We do not process sensitive personal information.
Do we collect information from third parties?
No, we do not collect information from third parties.
How do we process your information?
We process information to provide, improve, and administer our services, communicate with you, ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with the law.
When and with whom do we share personal information?
We may share information in specific situations with specific third parties where necessary.
What are your rights?
Depending on your location, privacy laws may give you rights regarding your personal information.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you express interest in our products or services, participate in activities on our website, submit an enquiry, or contact us.
Personal information may include:
• Names
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Information submitted through website forms or website assistants
Sensitive Information:
We do not process sensitive information.
All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate. Please notify us of any changes.
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
We process your information to:
• Provide and manage our services
• Respond to enquiries
• Communicate with you
• Improve our services
• Send marketing or promotional communications where appropriate
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON?
We process your personal information only when necessary and where we have a valid legal reason to do so.
For EU/UK users, this may include:
• Consent
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations
• Vital interests
• Performance of a contract
For Canada and other regions, we may process information based on express or implied consent, or as otherwise permitted by law.
4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
• Business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Affiliates or partners under common control
• Business partners or service providers where needed to provide services
• Legal authorities where required by law
5. DO WE USE COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
Yes. We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
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• Security
• Analytics
• Advertising performance
• Site improvement
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings.
6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
We keep information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When no longer needed, information is deleted or anonymised.
7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18. If we learn that data from a minor has been collected, we will delete it.
8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete personal information
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact:
sean@hotdogbots.com
9. DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most browsers and mobile apps include Do-Not-Track features. Because there is no accepted standard for responding to these signals, we do not currently respond to them.
10. UNITED STATES PRIVACY RIGHTS
Residents of certain US states may have additional rights, including rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of personal information, and to withdraw consent where applicable.
11. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND PRIVACY RIGHTS
We collect and process personal information under the obligations and conditions set by Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 and New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020.
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
12. UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date at the top of this notice.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:
sean@hotdogbots.com
Mail:
HOTDOG Bots
130 Anzac Street
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14. REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE YOUR DATA
You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we collect from you by contacting:
sean@hotdogbots.com