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How to Ask Zoë Better Questions

Fix vague responses from Zoë. Learn question patterns that work and how to be specific about time, metrics, and dimensions.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

What You're Trying to Do

You're getting vague responses, empty results, or "I don't understand" messages from Zoë.

Quick Solution (2 minutes)

Use these question patterns that always work:

Step 1: Be Specific About Time

  • Vague: "How are sales?"

  • Specific: "Show me sales for the last 30 days"

Step 2: Name Your Metrics Clearly

  • Vague: "How's the business doing?"

  • Specific: "Show me revenue, orders, and customers this month"

Step 3: Specify Dimensions When Comparing

  • Vague: "Break that down"

  • Specific: "Break that down by product category"

Step 4: Use Follow-Up Questions Start broad, then get specific:

  1. "Show me revenue this quarter"

  2. "Break that down by month"

  3. "Which products drove the increase in March?"

Getting better responses? Keep building on your questions to dig deeper into insights.

Still Need Help?

Complete Guide For advanced query techniques and examples → Using Zenlytic and Zoë Tips & Tricks

Ask Zoë Directly Try asking: "What are some ways I can ask about [revenue/sales/customers]?"

Contact Support If Zoë consistently doesn't understand your business terms → Contact Support with "Question Help" and examples of what you're trying to ask

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