Can you imagine a robot working on its own without it being trained?

I am sure y’all must be thinking about Rajnikanth’s Robot, but that’s just fiction, guys. (Or a glimpse of the future?) Well, let’s return to the training part. For effective AI chatbot development, it requires good training and a personal touch. Most of the time, people consider AI bot training as time-consuming.

But, with a platform as efficient as BeyondChats, you can do this in legit minutes. Not even exaggerating! Whether you’re a budding student, an experienced tech professional, or someone with curiosity for all things AI, this guide is just for you.

A Bit About AI Chatbots!

Imagine chatting with a device that not only gets your needs but also answers your questions and cracks a joke or two. Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, right? Well, that’s the magic of AI chatbots! These digital friends are changing the game, making tech smarter and way more engaging. So, how do we turn a blank canvas into a chatbot that can hold its own in a conversation? That’s where training comes in, and BeyondChats is here to guide us through it.

Begin your journey with BeyondChats

Step 1: Signing Up and Setting the Stage

First things first, head over to BeyondChats and sign up for an account. The sign-up process is as smooth as butter on hot toast. Once you’re in, you’ll be greeted with a sleek dashboard with an option labelled “Guided Tour” above.

To get an overview of all the icons and headings, just click on it, and a popup appears, saying, “Welcome to BeyondChats guided tour.” And, that’s when your journey begins!

BeyondChats is designed to be user-friendly, so whether you’re a coding genius or a newbie, you’ll find your way around quite easily. This platform offers a range of tools to help you build an AI chatbot—from basic setup to advanced customization. It’s like setting up a new smartphone. Exciting, right? Just like that new gadget feeling, BeyondChats gives you that fresh, “I’m ready to take on the world” vibe.

Step 2: Defining Your Chatbot’s Purpose

Before you start training, you need to define the purpose of your chatbot. Is it a customer service assistant? A virtual shopping guide? Or perhaps a witty conversationalist? Knowing what you want your chatbot to do will guide the training process and help you design its responses.

For example, let’s say you run an online bakery shop. Your chatbot’s primary purpose could be to help customers find cookies and macarons they are searching for, answer questions about orders, and even recommend new pastries based on their interests. Think of it as your friendly neighbourhood assistant, available 24/7!

Step 3: Collect the Data You Want to Input

Data is like petrol that powers your AI chatbot. The more high-quality data you provide, the better your chatbot will perform. BeyondChats makes it easy to upload data. But before we get to that step, make sure to gather relevant data that you want to input in the chatbot. To make it easy for you, BeyondChats’s interface accepts data in PDF, text, EPUB, link, and CSV formats. ISN’T THAT SO CONVENIENT AND EXCITING?!

Consider this step as preparing a feast. You wouldn’t serve a meal without gathering the best ingredients first, right? Similarly, your chatbot needs a variety of data sources to function at its best.

Step 4: Organise Your Data

Once you have your data, it’s important to organise and manage it properly. BeyondChats helps you organise your data into categories which makes it easier for your chatbot to get hold of relevant information during conversations. It’s like managing a library so your chatbot knows exactly where to find the right book at the right time. Moreover, the website isn’t complicated and everything is just so simple and convenient- all the data is in front you.

Let’s take an example that explains the importance of organising your data before uploading it. Let’s say you’re arranging your closet. You wouldn’t just throw everything in there like a pile of trash, would you? No! You’d neatly arrange your clothes by type, season, and maybe even colour. Managing your data works the same way. It ensures that your chatbot can quickly access the information it needs, making interactions smooth and efficient.

Step 5: Upload Your Data

Now, this is the most important part of this guide. Yes, you’ve gathered all the data and arranged it accordingly, but how do you upload it and start the game? However, BeyondChats’s dashboard is so efficient and perfectly designed that you don’t need pages of a guide to explore, but let’s just do it for the sake of it!

So, on the left side of the first page of the dashboard, there are 6 options. The third one named “Chatbot Mind Map” is what you are going to use!

When you click on that icon, something like this appears. Your main page! Here, the pre-recorded data set is given, but it’s up to you. It’s you who decides what food goes in your bot. 

The next thing you would want to do is to click on the blue icon that says “Add Data.” And, whatever format it may be in, as mentioned above, just upload your data and click on save. BOOM, YOUR DATA IS UPLOADED. Did it look difficult to you? Did it take hours of your life? Did you have to skip your meals to upload this data? I bet you didn’t. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is BeyondChats for you!

Step 6: Teach the Basics to Your Chatbot

Now, let’s get into the basic training of your chatbots. Okay tell me, do you leave your child to learn Calculus and Trigonometry straight away? No, you begin with 1+1, then more numbers, and etc. Same is the case with chatbots. Before uploading any complex data, teach your chatbot simple greetings and common questions. BeyondChats’ intuitive interface allows you to create dialogue flows effortlessly. Imagine building a conversation tree, where each branch leads to a different response. And the best part? No coding required!

For example, you can create a flow where the chatbot responds to a “Hello” with a friendly “Hi there! How can I assist you today?” Simple, yet effective. Isn’t it? It might seem basic, but these foundations are crucial for more complex conversations later on.

Step 7: Give It a Personality

Who says chatbots have to be dull? Give your chatbot some personality! Well, in today’s world where chatbots are in trend, you’ve got to stand out! Whether it’s a dry sense of humour, a bubbly persona, or the sarcasm of a stand-up comedian—adding personality makes interactions more enjoyable. BeyondChats provides the platform to customise the tone and style of your chatbot. Let your creativity shine!

For instance, if you want your chatbot to be witty, you might add fun jokes like, “I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won’t stop sending me Kit-Kat ads!” A little humour goes a long way in making your chatbot more engaging. (I know this joke was lame, you can add a better one). 

When you’re decorating a room, you wouldn’t want it to be bland and boring, would you? Adding personality to your chatbot is like adding those unique touches to your space that make it feel truly yours.

Step 8: Making Chatbots More Understanding

BeyondChats isn’t just about basic responses. It’s about creating a chatbot that understands context. This means your chatbot can recognize the little things in a conversation and provide relevant answers. You can train your bot to understand different contexts and offer appropriate responses by following the same easy process. It’s like teaching it to read between the lines.

For example, if a customer asks, “Can I return my order if it’s defective?” your chatbot should understand the context of a return policy and provide a detailed answer rather than a generic response. Think of this as teaching your chatbot to “read the room.” It’s not just about responding; it’s about understanding the subtleties and providing the most appropriate and helpful response.

Step 9: Continuous Learning

Training doesn’t stop once your chatbot is live. Use BeyondChats’ analytics to monitor its performance. Identify areas where it struggles and provide additional training data. It’s like having a personal trainer for your chatbot, ensuring it gets better every day.

For example, if someone asks your bot,—designed on BeyondChats, whether you offer WhatsApp services or not. And this is the first response:

But now let’s imagine your company has expanded its services, and you work on WhatsApp as well. So how are you going to update it? Very simple, refer to Step 5 of this guide and upload your title and response to it.

After uploading your data, just click the save button and you are done. Now, if anyone else asks the same question, they’ll get a different answer. Here, take a look. Do you also observe how AI has enhanced the answer? See, it’s simple and amazing!