How to Build Your First AI Assistant in 5 Minutes

Building an AI assistant doesn't have to be complicated. With Bodha AI, you can create a fully functional chatbot in just 5 minutes. Here's how.

Why Build an AI Assistant?

AI assistants are transforming how businesses interact with customers. They provide:

• 24/7 Availability: Answer questions anytime, anywhere
• Instant Responses: No waiting for human agents
• Consistent Quality: Same high-quality answers every time
• Cost Efficiency: Handle routine inquiries automatically
• Scalability: Serve unlimited users simultaneously

Step 1: Create Your Agent (1 minute)

Start by logging into your Bodha AI dashboard and clicking "Create New Agent". Give your agent a name and description. For example:

• Name: Customer Support Bot
• Description: Helps customers with product questions and support

Choose an AI model. GPT-4o Mini is great for most use cases, offering a good balance of speed and intelligence.

Step 2: Add Your Knowledge Base (2 minutes)

Your AI needs knowledge to answer questions. Add content in three ways:

Upload Files

Upload PDFs, Word documents, or text files containing your product documentation, FAQs, or policies.

Crawl Websites

Enter a URL and let Bodha AI extract content from your website, documentation site, or knowledge base.

Add Text Directly

Paste or type content directly into the knowledge base for quick updates.

Step 3: Configure Instructions (1 minute)

Tell your AI how to behave. Write clear instructions like:

You are a friendly customer support assistant. Answer questions accurately 
and helpfully. If you don't know something, politely ask for more 
information or offer to connect the user with a human agent.

Good instructions lead to better responses.

Step 4: Customize Appearance (30 seconds)

Make your chatbot match your brand:

• Choose your brand colors
• Set the position (bottom-right is most common)
• Customize the welcome message
• Set your bot's name

Step 5: Embed on Your Website (30 seconds)

Copy the embed code from the Integrations page and paste it into your website's HTML:

<script src="https://your-domain.com/embed/your-agent-id.js" async></script>

That's it! Your AI assistant is now live.

Best Practices

Start Small

Begin with a focused knowledge base covering your most common questions. You can always expand later.

Test Thoroughly

Before going live, test your AI with various questions to ensure it responds accurately.

Monitor Performance

Use analytics to see what users ask and how your AI responds. This helps you identify areas for improvement.

Update Regularly

Keep your knowledge base current. When you add new products or change policies, update your AI's knowledge.

Common Use Cases

Customer Support

Train your AI on FAQs, product documentation, and support policies. It can handle routine inquiries, freeing your team for complex issues.

Sales Assistant

Help customers find products, answer pricing questions, and guide them through the purchase process.

Documentation Assistant

Provide instant access to technical documentation, helping users find answers without searching through pages.

Real Results

Businesses using Bodha AI report:

• 80% reduction in routine support tickets
• 40% increase in qualified leads
• 24/7 availability without additional staff
• Improved customer satisfaction with instant responses

Next Steps

Now that you've built your first AI assistant:

1. Monitor analytics to see how it performs
2. Expand your knowledge base based on user questions
3. Refine instructions based on actual conversations
4. Consider creating specialized agents for different use cases

Ready to get started? Sign up for Bodha AI and build your first AI assistant today!