Create an AI Chatbot for Your Website in 5 Minutes (No Code)

Your visitors have questions. You're not available 24/7. An AI chatbot can answer for you, qualify your leads, and improve user experience.

Good news: you don't need to know how to code to install one.

Why Add an AI Chatbot to Your Website?

The numbers are clear:

• 35-40% of visitors prefer chat over other channels
• A well-configured chatbot can handle 80% of simple questions
• Response time goes from hours to seconds
• 24/7 availability at no extra cost

For a solopreneur or small team, it's like having an assistant who never sleeps.

What You Need

• A website (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, HTML... doesn't matter)
• 5 minutes of your time
• A Sonario account (free)

That's it. No developer, no complex setup.

Tutorial: Install Your Chatbot in 5 Minutes

Step 1: Create Your Account (1 minute)

1. Go to sonario.io
2. Click "Get Started Free"
3. Sign in with Google or create an email account

Your workspace is created automatically.

Step 2: Configure Your Widget (2 minutes)

Once logged in:

1. Go to Settings → Widget
2. Customize the appearance:
   • Primary color (use your brand color)
   • Position (bottom right corner recommended)
   • Welcome message ("Hi! How can I help you?")
3. Click Save

Your widget is ready.

Step 3: Copy the Code (30 seconds)

In widget settings:

1. Click Get Code
2. Copy the snippet (just one line of code)

The code looks like this:

<script src="https://widget.sonario.io/v1/chat.js" data-workspace="your-id"></script>

Step 4: Paste on Your Website (1 minute 30)

On WordPress

1. Go to Appearance → Theme Editor
2. Open the footer.php file
3. Paste the code just before </body>
4. Save

Or use a plugin like "Insert Headers and Footers".

On Shopify

1. Go to Online Store → Themes
2. Click Actions → Edit code
3. Open theme.liquid
4. Paste the code before </body>
5. Save

On Webflow

1. Go to Project Settings → Custom Code
2. Paste the code in "Footer Code"
3. Publish your site

On an HTML site

Open your HTML file and paste the code before the </body> tag.

Step 5: Test (30 seconds)

1. Open your site in a new tab
2. The widget appears in the bottom right
3. Click on it and send a test message

Congratulations! Your chatbot is live.

Configure AI to Respond Automatically

The widget is installed, but for the AI to respond intelligently, configure it:

Create a Knowledge Base

1. In Sonario, go to Knowledge Base
2. Add your frequently asked questions:

The more questions you add, the more accurate the AI will be.

Define AI Behavior

In Settings → AI:

1. Tone: Choose between professional, friendly, or casual
2. Language: English, French, or auto-detect
3. Escalation: When to hand off to a human (e.g., complaints, complex questions)

Choose Your AI Model

Sonario lets you choose:

• GPT-4: High performance, nuanced responses
• Claude: Excellent writing, natural tone
• Mistral: Fast, good value

The model is included in your plan, no extra fees.

Advanced Features (Optional)

Collect Emails

Configure the widget to ask for email before responding:

1. Settings → Widget → Pre-chat form
2. Enable "Ask for email"
3. Emails are automatically added to your contact list

Integrate with Your Tools

Connect Sonario to your stack:

• Slack: Receive conversations in a channel
• Discord: Same for Discord
• Zapier: Send leads to your CRM

Customize by Page

Display different messages based on the page:

• Pricing page: "Questions about our pricing?"
• Product page: "Need help choosing?"
• Blog: "Did you enjoy this article?"

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Not testing on mobile 60% of traffic is mobile. Make sure the widget displays correctly.

❌ Welcome message too long "Hi! I'm here to help." is enough. No need for a paragraph.

❌ No option to contact a human Always allow escalation. Nothing more frustrating than a bot loop.

❌ Empty knowledge base Without data, the AI makes things up. Feed it your real FAQs.

Measure Results

After a few days, analyze:

• Number of conversations: Is your widget being used?
• AI resolution rate: How many questions are resolved without a human?
• Satisfaction: Are visitors happy with the responses?
• Leads collected: How many emails did you capture?

Sonario displays these metrics in your dashboard.

What Does It Cost?

The Free plan includes the widget, chat, and core features. Enough to get started.

Summary: The 5 Steps

1. ✅ Create a Sonario account (free)
2. ✅ Customize the widget
3. ✅ Copy the code
4. ✅ Paste on your site
5. ✅ Configure AI with your FAQs

Total time: 5 minutes.

Ready to Install Your Chatbot?

Thousands of websites already use Sonario to automate their customer support. 5-minute setup, free to start.

Create your account now and see the difference.

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An AI chatbot is no longer a luxury. It's a standard. Sonario makes it accessible to everyone, no code, no budget required.