What You’ll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you’ll have:- ✅ A Marketrix account set up
- ✅ A connection to your website
- ✅ Knowledge uploaded to train your agent
- ✅ An AI agent created and configured
- ✅ A widget integration ready to deploy
- ✅ Your agent helping users on your website
Prerequisites
Before you start, you’ll need:- An email address for your Marketrix account
- A website URL where you want to deploy your agent
- A document or some text about your business (for knowledge)
Step 1: Create Your Account (2 minutes)
Sign Up
- Go to app.marketrix.ai
- Click “Sign Up” or “Get Started”
- Enter your email and create a password
- Click “Create Account”
Verify Your Email
- Check your email for a verification message
- Click the verification link
- Complete your profile with your name and company
Access Your Dashboard
- Log in to your account
- Familiarize yourself with the dashboard layout
- Note the main navigation on the left sidebar
Step 2: Create Your First Connection (2 minutes)
Connections tell Marketrix about your website or app so your agents know where they’ll be helping users.Navigate to Connections
- Click “Connections” in the left sidebar
- Click “Create Connection” button
Set Up Website Connection
- Select “Website” as the connection type
- Enter a name for your connection (e.g., “My Website”)
- Enter your website URL (e.g., “https://yourwebsite.com”)
- Add allowed domains (your domain and www version)
- Click “Create Connection”
- Name: “My Company Website”
- URL: “https://mycompany.com”
- Allowed Domains: “mycompany.com, www.mycompany.com”
Step 3: Add Knowledge to Your Agent (2 minutes)
Knowledge helps your agent understand your business and answer questions accurately.Navigate to Knowledge
- Click “Knowledge” in the left sidebar
- Click “Upload Document” or “Add Knowledge”
Upload Your First Document
- Choose a document about your business (PDF, Word doc, or text file)
- Company overview
- Product information
- FAQ document
- Any text about your services
- Select your connection from the dropdown
- Click “Upload”
- Copy and paste text directly
- Create a simple text file with information about your business
- Use any existing documentation you have
Verify Upload
- Check that your document appears in the knowledge list
- Note the connection it’s associated with
- Wait for processing (usually takes 1-2 minutes)
Step 4: Create Your First Agent (3 minutes)
Now you’ll create an AI agent that can help your website visitors.Navigate to Agents
- Click “Agents” in the left sidebar
- Click “Create Agent”
Basic Agent Setup
- Select “AI Agent” as the type
- Enter agent name (e.g., “Support Assistant”)
- Enter description (e.g., “Helps customers with questions and support”)
- Choose voice (Male or Female)
- Click “Continue”
Write Agent Instructions
Use this template and customize it for your business:Assign Knowledge
- Select your connection from the dropdown
- Choose the knowledge you uploaded
- Click “Create Agent”
Step 5: Run a Simulation (2 minutes)
This is where Marketrix becomes truly powerful. Simulations let your agent explore and learn your actual application interface, making it much more effective at helping users.Navigate to Simulations
- Click “Simulations” in the left sidebar
- Select your connection from the dropdown
- Select your agent from the dropdown
Create Your First Simulation
- Click “Start New Simulation”
- Write simulation instructions using this template:
- Click “Generate Simulation”
Monitor the Simulation
- Watch the progress as your agent explores your website
- Respond to any questions the agent asks
- Wait for completion (usually takes 1-2 minutes)
Step 6: Test Your Agent in the Playground (1 minute)
Before deploying, test your agent to make sure it works correctly.Open the Playground
- Click “Playground” in the left sidebar
- Select your connection from the dropdown
- Select your agent from the dropdown
Test Your Agent
- Send a test message like “Hello, can you help me?”
- Ask a question about your business
- Try different types of questions to see how it responds
- Check that responses are helpful and accurate
- “What does your company do?”
- “How can I contact support?”
- “What are your business hours?”
- “Tell me about your products”
Make Adjustments
If your agent doesn’t respond well:- Go back to your agent and update the instructions
- Add more knowledge if needed
- Test again in the playground
Step 7: Create Your Widget Integration (2 minutes)
Now you’ll create a widget that you can embed on your website.Navigate to Integrations
- Click “Integrations” in the left sidebar
- Click “Create Integration”
Set Up Widget Integration
- Select “Widget” as the integration type
- Choose your connection from the dropdown
- Select your agent from the dropdown
- Configure widget settings:
- Widget header: “How can we help you?”
- Widget greeting: “Hello! I’m here to help. What can I do for you today?”
- Enable all modes: Tell, Show, Do
- Click “Create Integration”
Get Your Integration Code
- Copy the integration code provided
- Note the script tag - this is what you’ll add to your website
Step 8: Deploy to Your Website (1 minute)
Add the widget to your website to start helping users.Add the Widget Code
- Open your website’s HTML (or content management system)
- Paste the integration code before the closing
</body>
tag - Save and publish your website
Test on Your Website
- Visit your website
- Look for the widget in the bottom-right corner
- Click the widget to open it
- Send a test message to verify it works
- Check that your agent responds correctly
Congratulations! 🎉
You’ve successfully set up your first AI agent on Marketrix! Your agent is now:- ✅ Helping users on your website
- ✅ Answering questions using your knowledge
- ✅ Providing support 24/7
- ✅ Ready to be customized further
What’s Next?
Now that you have a working agent, here are some ways to improve it:Immediate Improvements
- Add more knowledge to help with additional questions
- Refine agent instructions based on how it performs
- Customize the widget appearance to match your brand
- Test with real users and gather feedback
Advanced Features
- Create multiple agents for different purposes
- Set up Slack integration for team notifications
- Add more interaction modes (Show and Do)
- Create specialized agents for different departments
Ongoing Maintenance
- Monitor agent performance and user interactions
- Update knowledge as your business changes
- Refine instructions based on user feedback
- Add new features as they become available
Getting Help
If you need assistance:- Check the troubleshooting guide for common issues
- Review the detailed guides for each section
- Contact support at support@marketrix.ai
- Join our community for tips and best practices
Quick Reference
Here’s a summary of what you accomplished:- Account Setup → Created Marketrix account and verified email
- Connection → Set up connection to your website
- Knowledge → Uploaded business information for your agent
- Agent → Created AI agent with custom instructions
- Simulation → Agent explored and learned your website interface
- Testing → Verified agent works in playground
- Integration → Created widget integration
- Deployment → Added widget to your website