How to Test Your AI Chat

Learn how to test and preview your AI chat functionality before deploying it to your users.

Testing Steps

Step 1: Access the Test Chat Interface

Navigate to your Chat Configuration page to access the test chat feature.

  • Go to your AI Chat project dashboard
  • Select your project from the projects list
  • Click on the 'Chat Configuration' section
  • Look for the 'Test Your Chat' panel on the right side of the screen

Step 2: Ensure Your Configuration is Complete

Verify that your chat configuration is properly set up before testing.

  • Check that your website domain is configured and processed
  • Ensure your configuration status shows as 'Complete' or 'Ready'
  • Verify that any custom instructions have been saved
  • Confirm that the system has finished crawling your website content

Step 3: Start a Test Conversation

Begin testing your AI chat with sample questions.

  • Type your test message in the input field at the bottom
  • Click the 'Send' button or press Enter to send your message
  • Wait for the AI to process and respond to your query
  • Review the response quality and accuracy

Step 4: Test Different Types of Questions

Thoroughly test various question types to ensure comprehensive functionality.

  • Ask questions about content from your configured website
  • Test general knowledge questions to see how the AI responds
  • Try follow-up questions to test conversation continuity
  • Ask complex questions that require multiple pieces of information

Step 5: Start a New Chat Session

Test the chat reset functionality and start fresh conversations.

  • Click the 'New Chat' button to reset the conversation
  • Verify that the chat history is cleared
  • Test that the AI starts with a fresh context
  • Ensure the default greeting message appears

Effective Testing Tips

Best practices for thoroughly testing your AI chat functionality.

Test Website Content Knowledge

  • Ask specific questions about your website's content
  • Verify that the AI can reference your company information
  • Check if the AI can provide details from your product pages
  • Test questions about your services or offerings

Test Response Quality

  • Evaluate if responses are helpful and accurate
  • Check that the AI maintains a consistent tone
  • Verify that responses are well-formatted and readable
  • Ensure the AI provides relevant information for each query

Test Edge Cases

  • Ask questions that might not be covered by your website
  • Test how the AI handles unclear or ambiguous questions
  • Try questions with typos or grammatical errors
  • Test very long or very short questions

Important Notes

  • Testing is only available when your configuration status is 'Complete' or 'Ready
  • The test chat uses the same AI model that your users will interact with
  • Test conversations are not stored permanently and reset with each new chat
  • Any configuration changes require re-testing to ensure proper functionality
  • The AI's responses are based on your configured knowledge sources and instructions

Troubleshooting

Send button is disabled

  • Check that your configuration status is 'Complete' or 'Ready'
  • Ensure you have typed a message in the input field
  • Wait for any ongoing processing to finish
  • Refresh the page if the interface appears stuck

AI responses are not relevant

  • Verify that your knowledge sources were properly configured. You can view the list of sources indexed in the 'Basic Analytics' section.
  • Check if your custom instructions are configured correctly
  • Ensure your website domain is publicly accessible
  • Try rephrasing your questions more clearly

Chat shows error messages

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify that your API configuration is correct
  • Wait a moment and try sending the message again
  • Contact support if errors persist