Last updated:
09.03.2026
Autoresponder
An autoresponder is an automated system that reacts to incoming messages or actions with predefined responses. Originally known from email marketing, the autoresponder is now also a key tool for efficient customer communication in messenger marketing – especially on WhatsApp.
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The term autoresponder describes a system that automatically responds to incoming inquiries, messages, or events with predefined replies. In a marketing context, it is an indispensable tool for scaling customer communication – from initial contact to post-purchase communication.
Autoresponders in Email vs. Messenger Marketing
Autoresponders have been established in email marketing for years: Welcome emails, confirmation messages, and birthday greetings are sent fully automatically. In messenger marketing, especially on WhatsApp, autoresponders are rapidly gaining importance – because open rates are significantly higher than for emails, at over 90%. Types of Autoresponders: Time-based: Messages are sent at defined times or intervals. Trigger-based: A customer inquiry, a keyword, or an event triggers the response. Sequential: A series of messages is automatically delivered according to a defined schedule. AI-powered: The autoresponder uses AI to understand inquiries and respond individually. Autoresponders with hellomateo on WhatsApp: hellomateo offers a complete autoresponder function for WhatsApp Business. Companies can define trigger conditions, create individual response sequences, and connect the autoresponder to their CRM to conduct personalized and data-driven dialogues. The integrated AI assistant enhances the autoresponder with intelligent, context-aware response logic. Why Autoresponders Increase Conversion: Studies show that leads contacted within five minutes convert nine times more often than those who wait longer. A well-configured autoresponder ensures that no prospect goes unanswered – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.