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Improve resolution rate

Last updated: September 9, 2026

A higher resolution rate means less agent effort and faster responses for visitors.

Strategy 1: Expand Knowledge Base

The most common cause of low resolution rates is an incomplete KB.

  1. Check the Gaps (Knowledge Base → Gaps) — these are questions the bot couldn't answer
  2. Write articles or snippets for the most common gaps
  3. Snippets for short, frequent questions; Articles for complex topics

Strategy 2: Adjust Confidence Threshold

  • Too high (> 0.85): Bot rarely finds relevant results → many handoffs
  • Too low (< 0.6): Bot responds with irrelevant information → poor quality
  • Sweet Spot: 0.70–0.80 for most use cases

Strategy 3: Review Handoff Keywords

Too many keywords lead to unnecessary handoffs. Check under Handoff Reasons if "keyword" frequently occurs and remove overly generic keywords.

Strategy 4: Increase Max Turns

If "max_turns" is a frequent handoff reason, increase the limit (e.g., from 3 to 5). The bot gets more chances to answer the question.

Strategy 5: Optimize System Prompt

A good prompt leads to better answers. Test different variants under AI → Test.

Benchmark

Resolution RateRating
70%+Excellent
50–69%Good
30–49%Needs Improvement
< 30%Urgently optimize KB/Prompt
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