How to Add a Chatbot to WordPress

Add AI-powered chat to your WordPress site without plugins.

What You'll Need

• WordPress site (self-hosted or .com Business+)
• Content for your chatbot
• Assisters account (free)

Setup Guide

Step 1: Create Your Assistant

1. Sign up at assisters.io

2. Create new assistant

3. Upload your content

Step 2: Get Embed Code

1. Go to assistant settings

2. Click "Embed"

3. Copy the script tag

Step 3: Add to WordPress

**Method A: Theme Customizer**

1. Appearance > Customize

2. Additional CSS/Custom HTML

3. Paste script (if supported)

**Method B: Header/Footer Plugin**

1. Install "Insert Headers and Footers" plugin

2. Go to Settings > Insert Headers and Footers

3. Paste code in Footer section

4. Save

**Method C: Theme Files**

1. Appearance > Theme Editor

2. Select footer.php

3. Paste before </body>

4. Update file

**Method D: Elementor/Page Builders**

1. Edit with Elementor

2. Add HTML widget

3. Paste embed code

Step 4: Verify

• Clear cache
• Visit your site
• Test the chatbot

Customization Options

• Widget position
• Brand colors
• Welcome message
• Trigger behavior

Troubleshooting

**Widget not showing?**

• Clear caching plugins
• Check for JavaScript errors
• Verify code placement

**Not working on all pages?**

• Ensure code is in global footer
• Check page-specific settings

WordPress + AI chatbot = better user experience.

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