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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Why Choose Manta?

There are several reasons why you might consider implementing an AI-powered Assistant for your business or organization:
  • Improved customer service: AI-powered chatbots can provide instant responses and assistance with customer inquiries, 24/7. They can handle a large volume of queries simultaneously, reducing customer wait times and improving overall customer satisfaction.
  • Cost-effective solution: Chatbots can automate routine and repetitive tasks, such as answering frequently asked questions, providing product information, or guiding users through simple processes. By automating these tasks, businesses can reduce the need for human customer support agents, resulting in cost savings.
  • Enhanced efficiency and productivity: AI-powered chatbots can handle multiple conversations simultaneously, responding to customer inquiries in real-time. This allows businesses to handle a higher volume of customer interactions without requiring additional resources.
  • Personalized interactions: Chatbots can be designed to gather user data and personalize responses based on individual preferences or previous interactions. By analyzing user input and behavior, chatbots can provide tailored recommendations, relevant information, or targeted marketing messages, enhancing the user experience.
  • Scalability and availability: Chatbots can scale seamlessly to handle an increasing number of users or conversations. They are available 24/7, allowing customers to engage with your business at any time, regardless of time zones or business hours.
  • Data collection and analysis: Chatbots can collect valuable data on user preferences, frequently asked questions, and common issues. This data can be analyzed to gain insights into customer behavior, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve products, services, or marketing strategies.
  • Lead generation and sales support: Chatbots can engage with potential customers, answer product-related questions, and guide them through the sales process. They can collect user information and qualify leads, helping businesses generate and nurture leads effectively.
It's important to note that the implementation of an AI-powered assistant should align with your business goals, target audience, and specific use cases. A well-designed chatbot can enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and provide a competitive advantage in today's digital landscape.
There are many important reasons why you should choose Barnacle Studios’ Manta as your Chatbot solution:
  • User-Friendly Experience: With Barnacle Studios' Manta as your Chatbot solution, you can expect an effortless setup and maintenance process. Our extensive expertise in web and UX design ensures an intuitive interface that requires minimal time and effort from your end. 
  • Scalability at its Core: Our solutions cater to businesses of all sizes, seamlessly supporting small local companies as well as leading organizations with tens of thousands of employees. No matter the scale, Manta is equipped to handle your requirements effectively.
  • Dedicated Support and Experience: Manta is backed by an experienced software development company, which boasts a dedicated team of experienced developers. With over 20 years of expertise in implementing and supporting international web-based software programs for Fortune 100 clients, you can trust in our commitment to delivering reliable and high-quality solutions.
By choosing Barnacle Studios' Manta as your Chatbot solution, you can benefit from its user-friendly nature, scalable capabilities, and the dedicated support of our experienced team with a proven track record.
Manta is currently supporting the following file types as data sources:
  • Entire Websites (indexed via Manta web crawler)
  • Microsoft Office files (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • HTML
  • CSV
  • PDF
  • JSON
  • Etc.

Using Manta

Manta is currently supporting the following file types as data sources:
  • Entire Websites (indexed via Manta web crawler)
  • Microsoft Office files (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • PDF
  • Text Files
Manta assistants can easily be customized in various ways to meet specific requirements and enhance user experience. Here are some common customization options for chatbots:
  • Conversation Flow: Customize the conversation flow to match the desired user experience. This involves defining the structure and sequence of interactions, including greetings, prompts, suggestions, questions, and responses.
  • Branding and Appearance: Personalize the chatbot's visual appearance, including colors, logos, and images, to align with your brand identity and provide a cohesive user experience.
  • Language and Tone: Tailor the language and tone of the chatbot's responses to match your brand's voice and the desired user engagement style. This customization helps create a consistent and personalized user experience.
We make things easy for you and provide seamless integration into your website, intranet, or other communication platforms. Simply follow our integration instructions to share your Manta assistant. You will be up and running in no time! 
To see detailed instructions on how to do this, click ‘Launch’ from the customized Manta AI Assistant you want to share from the Assistant Overview page.
Incorrect answers, while possible, are usually rare and tend to be related to challenges in the question structure or training data. Some web or document content can be hard to interpret for the AI (e.g., oddly structured tables or references to images). The recommended solution is to create a separate text document with a list of clear questions & related answers that seem to be challenging for the chatbot. This document can then be uploaded as an additional content source and usually resolves the challenges. 
Yes, and it makes sense to review the questions and answers periodically. Regularly reviewing the questions and answers helps to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the responses provided by the chatbot. Manta provides a handy dashboard of recent questions and resulting answers for your review. It allows you to identify any incorrect or outdated information and make necessary updates. Additionally, reviewing the questions and answers can help in improving the chatbot's performance and enhancing its ability to understand and respond to user queries effectively. It is a recommended practice to continuously monitor and evaluate the chatbot's interactions to refine its knowledge base and improve the overall user experience.
Websites are rescanned once per month in the Free and Pro pricing Tier but allow for more frequent scanning for our Enterprise customers. Ultimately, the scanning frequency is determined by your organization's requirements and resources available for maintaining and updating the chatbot's knowledge base.
Absolutely! Our chatbot is designed to be available 24/7, making it an ideal solution for international companies operating across different time zones.
The frequency of re-uploading your data source documents depends on several factors, including the update frequency of the content and the specific needs of your organization. In most cases, it may be necessary to periodically rescan at least some data sources (e.g., on a weekly or monthly basis) to ensure the chatbot has access to the latest information.

Account Management

For details on available plans and pricing, please visit the Subscription page.
At Barnacle Studios, we take data security seriously and prioritize the protection of our customers' information. Our AI-powered assistants, powered by OpenAI and hosted on Azure, are designed with robust data security measures in place. Here's why you can trust the data security of our AI chatbots:
  • Trusted Platforms: We have chosen OpenAI, a renowned and reputable provider, known for their advanced AI capabilities and commitment to data security. Hosting the service on Microsoft Azure, a trusted cloud platform, further ensures the reliability and security of your data.
  • Industry-Standard Encryption: Our AI chatbot utilizes industry-standard encryption protocols, such as HTTPS (SSL/TLS), for secure communication between users and the chatbot. This ensures that all data transmitted is protected against unauthorized access and interception.
  • Strict Access Controls: We enforce strict access controls, allowing only authorized personnel with appropriate privileges to access and manage the chatbot and its data. This ensures that your information is only accessible to individuals who genuinely require it for operational purposes.
  • Compliance with Regulations: We adhere to relevant data protection regulations, including GDPR and industry-specific standards. This ensures that your data is handled in compliance with the necessary legal requirements, providing you with peace of mind regarding data privacy and protection.
  • Ongoing Security Monitoring: We employ continuous monitoring and regular security audits to detect and address any potential vulnerabilities or threats. This proactive approach allows us to promptly identify and mitigate any security risks, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of your data.
  • Trusted Data Handling: We follow industry best practices for data handling, including anonymization and pseudonymization techniques where applicable. Your personal information is treated with the utmost care, and sensitive data is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
  • Transparent Privacy Policy: We maintain a transparent privacy policy that clearly outlines how we handle and protect your data. We are committed to being open and transparent about our data security practices, providing you with the necessary information to make informed decisions.
Your data security is our top priority. We strive to maintain a high standard of protection for your information, leveraging trusted technologies and adhering to best practices. With our AI-powered assistants, powered by OpenAI and hosted on Azure, you can have confidence in the security and privacy of your data throughout your interactions with our services.
Should you surpass the limits of your existing plan, the chatbot functionality may be temporary disabled and you will be notified. In such instances, you will receive a prompt to upgrade to a higher-tier plan that better caters to your usage demands. By opting for an enhanced plan, you can sustain uninterrupted access to all features and guarantee the continuous operation of your chatbots.
We are unable to provide refunds for any payments already made, and your service will simply continue until the end of the pre-paid term.
Please use our free plan to familiarize yourselves with our service and make informed decisions about your usage requirements before committing to a paid plan.