<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>SORIX Blog</title><description>Insights on AI automation, business growth, and the future of work.</description><link>https://sorix.be/</link><language>en</language><item><title>What Does an AI Automation Agency Actually Do?</title><link>https://sorix.be/blog/what-does-an-ai-automation-agency-actually-do/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sorix.be/blog/what-does-an-ai-automation-agency-actually-do/</guid><description>Most businesses have no idea what an AI automation agency builds. 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Here is how modern AI booking systems handle calls, WhatsApp, rescheduling, and no-shows automatically.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ai-automation</category><category>appointment-scheduling</category><category>ai</category><category>voice-ai</category><category>automation</category></item><item><title>Custom AI Chatbot Development: What You Need to Know Before You Start</title><link>https://sorix.be/blog/custom-ai-chatbot-development-what-you-need-to-know/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sorix.be/blog/custom-ai-chatbot-development-what-you-need-to-know/</guid><description>Thinking about building a custom AI chatbot? Here is what it takes, what it costs, and the decisions that will make or break your project.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>guides</category><category>chatbot</category><category>ai-development</category><category>custom-ai</category><category>business</category></item><item><title>Intercom vs Custom AI Chatbot: An Honest Comparison</title><link>https://sorix.be/blog/intercom-vs-custom-ai-chatbot-honest-comparison/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sorix.be/blog/intercom-vs-custom-ai-chatbot-honest-comparison/</guid><description>Intercom is great until you see the bill. 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From dashboards to predictive analytics, here is how to start.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>industry-insights</category><category>data-intelligence</category><category>analytics</category><category>business-decisions</category><category>ai</category></item><item><title>How to Automate Your Business with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide</title><link>https://sorix.be/blog/how-to-automate-your-business-with-ai-step-by-step/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sorix.be/blog/how-to-automate-your-business-with-ai-step-by-step/</guid><description>A practical, no-fluff guide to automating your business with AI. 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Honest comparison with decision framework for business owners.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>business</category><category>custom-development</category><category>saas</category><category>decision-making</category><category>ai-tools</category></item><item><title>AI Workflow Automation for Logistics Companies</title><link>https://sorix.be/blog/ai-workflow-automation-for-logistics-companies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sorix.be/blog/ai-workflow-automation-for-logistics-companies/</guid><description>Streamline logistics operations with AI automation. 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