How to Train Your AI Agent with Custom Data
Learn how to improve your AI agent's accuracy and performance by training it with your specific business data and knowledge.
Why Custom Training Matters
With Custom Training
- • Accurate answers about your products/services
- • Consistent brand voice and messaging
- • Better lead qualification
- • Higher conversion rates
Without Custom Training
- • Generic, unhelpful responses
- • Missed sales opportunities
- • Frustrated visitors
- • Poor user experience
Key Insight: AI agents trained with your specific data can increase conversion rates by up to 40% compared to generic chatbots.
Types of Training Data
Product Documentation
Detailed information about your products or services
- • Product specifications and features
- • Pricing information
- • Use cases and benefits
- • Technical documentation
FAQ Content
Common questions and answers from your customers
- • Frequently asked questions
- • Support ticket responses
- • Customer objections and responses
- • Policy information
Conversation Examples
Real conversations from your sales team
- • Successful sales conversations
- • Customer support interactions
- • Objection handling examples
- • Closing techniques
Company Information
Background about your business and team
- • Company history and mission
- • Team member information
- • Awards and certifications
- • Case studies and testimonials
Process Documentation
How your business operates and serves customers
- • Onboarding procedures
- • Implementation timelines
- • Support processes
- • Billing and payment info
Website Content
Existing content from your website
- • Landing page content
- • Blog articles
- • About us information
- • Service descriptions
Training Methods
Document Upload Method
Upload files directly to train your AI agent with your content.
Supported File Types:
Best Practices:
- Keep documents well-structured with clear headings
- Use consistent formatting and terminology
- Include context and explanations, not just data
- Maximum file size: 10MB per document
Website Crawling Method
Automatically extract and learn from your website content.
How It Works:
- Enter your website URL
- AI crawls and analyzes your pages
- Extracts relevant content automatically
- Creates knowledge base from your site
Advantages:
- Quick setup with minimal effort
- Automatically stays updated with site changes
- Captures your existing brand voice
- Includes product/service information
Manual Entry Method
Type information directly into the knowledge editor for precise control.
When to Use Manual Entry:
- Specific conversation scripts
- Detailed product specifications
- Custom responses to common questions
- Sensitive or proprietary information
Tips for Manual Entry:
- Use clear, conversational language
- Include multiple ways to ask the same question
- Provide complete, helpful answers
- Test responses with real scenarios
Training Best Practices
✅ Do This
Start with High-Quality Data
Use accurate, up-to-date information from reliable sources
Use Consistent Terminology
Maintain the same terms and phrases throughout your training data
Include Context
Provide background information to help AI understand nuances
Test Regularly
Continuously test and refine your AI's responses
❌ Avoid This
Outdated Information
Don't use old pricing, features, or company information
Contradictory Data
Ensure all training materials align and don't conflict
Too Much Technical Jargon
Balance technical accuracy with customer-friendly language
Incomplete Information
Avoid partial answers that leave customers confused
Testing Your AI Training
Important: Always test your AI agent thoroughly after training to ensure it provides accurate, helpful responses.
Test Scenarios
- Ask about your main products/services
- Test pricing and package questions
- Try common customer objections
- Ask about company policies
- Test edge cases and unusual questions
What to Look For
- Accurate and complete answers
- Consistent brand voice
- Appropriate response length
- Natural conversation flow
- Proper handling of unknown questions
Next Steps
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