diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 9561d8c..13f29fe 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -9,4 +9,3 @@ build/
 dist/
 pip-wheel-metadata/
 bot.conf
-echo.py
diff --git a/examples/echo.py b/examples/echo.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ea7965a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/echo.py
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+from xbotlib import Bot
+
+
+class EchoBot(Bot):
+    """SYN/ACK bot for testing things work.
+
+    Just direct message the bot and see if you get back what you sent. If so,
+    then you know your setup is working.
+
+    """
+
+    def react(self, message):
+        """Send back what we get."""
+        self.reply(to=message.sender, body=message.body)
+
+
+EchoBot()
diff --git a/examples/whisper.py b/examples/whisper.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..af58dc6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/whisper.py
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+from xbotlib import Bot
+
+
+class WhisperBot(Bot):
+    """Pseudo-anonymous whispering in group chats.
+
+    In order to activate this bot you can invite it to your group chat. Once
+    invited, you can directly message the bot outside of the group chat and
+    tell it you want it to whisper your message into the group chat. The bot
+    will then do this on your behalf and not reveal your identity. This is nice
+    when you want to communicate with the group somewhat anonymously.
+
+    """
+
+    def react(self, message):
+        """Receive direct messages and pass them to group chats."""
+        pass
+
+
+WhisperBot()