What if you could build an AI receptionist that knows everything about your business - just by pointing it at your website? No coding. No complex setup. Just a simple conversation with AI.
In this tutorial, you'll watch us recreate the exact AI agent running on Flowyte.com in under 60 seconds.
What You'll Build
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have:
- A live AI phone agent that answers calls 24/7
- Knowledge pulled directly from your website
- Natural conversation handling with intelligent responses
- A working phone number ready to receive calls
This same approach works for any business website. Replace "Flowyte.com" with your own URL and you'll have a custom AI receptionist trained on your content.
The Traditional Way vs. AI Assist
You could manually drag and drop nodes to build call flow logic - connecting Start nodes, Query Processors, Knowledge Bases, and End nodes one by one.
But there's a faster way.
AI Assist lets you describe what you want in plain English, and it builds the entire flow architecture for you automatically.
Step-by-Step Guide
Create a New Project
Start by creating a new flow. Click Select Flow then New Flow. Give it a descriptive name like "Website AI Receptionist" or use your company name.
Open AI Assist
Look for the AI Assist button in the top right corner of the flow builder. This is your shortcut to instant flow creation.
Describe What You Want
Type your request in plain English. Here's exactly what we used:
"Create an inbound flow that greets the caller, answers any questions based on the Flowyte website, and then hangs up when the customer is done."
Replace "Flowyte website" with your own website URL for your custom agent.
Approve the Generated Flow
AI Assist analyzes your request and proposes a complete flow architecture. Review the proposed changes and click Approve Changes to build the entire flow instantly.
Review What Was Built
Let's look at what AI Assist created:
- Start Node - Entry point for incoming calls
- Query Processor - The AI brain that understands caller questions
- Knowledge Base - Connected to your website, pulling live data
- End Node - Gracefully ends the call when complete
Assign a Phone Number
You'll see a notification indicating you need to assign a phone number. Click the notification, select a number from your inventory (or purchase a new one), and hit Save.
Your agent is now ready to deploy.
Test Before Going Live
Don't just trust it works - verify it. Flowyte includes a built-in Agent Tester that lets you simulate calls right in your browser.
You can:
- Run text simulations to test conversation flow
- Make actual test calls to your assigned number
- Review how the AI responds to different questions
The Agent Tester is perfect for iterating on your prompts and testing edge cases before connecting to your production phone system.
Why This Works
The magic happens in the Knowledge Base node. It crawls your website, extracts relevant content, and makes it available to the Query Processor in real-time.
When a caller asks a question, the AI:
- Understands the intent using natural language processing
- Searches your knowledge base for relevant information
- Generates a natural, conversational response
- Continues the dialogue until the caller is satisfied
No scripted menus. No "press 1 for sales." Just real conversation.
What's Next?
Now that you have a basic AI receptionist, consider these enhancements:
- Add call routing - Transfer to humans for complex inquiries
- Enable voicemail - Capture messages when needed
- Set up notifications - Get email alerts for important calls
- Expand knowledge - Add FAQs, PDFs, or custom data sources
Ready to Build Your AI Receptionist?
Create your free account and have an intelligent phone agent live in minutes - not months.
Start Building FreeCommon Questions
How long does the website crawl take? Initial crawling typically completes in 1-2 minutes for most business websites. The knowledge base updates automatically when your site content changes.
Can I use multiple knowledge sources? Yes. You can connect multiple websites, upload PDFs, add FAQ documents, or manually enter custom information.
What happens if the AI can't answer a question? You can configure fallback behaviors - transfer to a human, take a message, or provide alternative contact methods.
Is there a limit to how many calls it can handle? No. AI agents scale infinitely. Whether you get 10 calls or 10,000 calls per day, every caller gets immediate attention.
About the Author
Flowyte Support
Support Team
Helping businesses automate phone calls with AI. Questions? Reach us at support@flowyte.com.