FAQ

Common questions

Do we have to write content for it?

No. CleverSay uses the web pages you already publish. If you have information that isn't on the website, staff can add it as a short note.

What happens when it doesn't know the answer?

It tells the student it couldn't find that on your pages. The student can then send the question to your staff, and it arrives in your inquiries inbox with the conversation attached. The question also appears in Coverage Gaps so you can add it to your website.

Can it see student records?

No. It isn't connected to your student information system. It only knows what is on your public pages and in notes your staff add.

How do we fix a wrong or outdated answer?

Update the web page. CleverSay reads the change and uses it for the next question. If the page is right but the answer isn't, tell us and we'll look into it.

What does our IT team need to do?

Paste one line of code on the pages where the chat should appear. There is nothing to install on your servers.

Is it accessible?

Yes. We have a completed VPAT 2.5 for WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA, and we tested it with VoiceOver on iPhone and with a keyboard. We'll send the report on request.

Can several offices share one assistant?

Yes. One assistant can answer across several member offices, and each office keeps its own space and staff access. You can start with one office and add others later.

How is it priced?

CleverSay is an annual subscription, priced by the number of offices taking part. Contact us for a quote that fits your budget cycle.

Can we see what students ask?

Yes. Every question is logged and grouped by topic. You also get a ranked list of the questions your website couldn't answer.

How does the AI avoid making things up?

CleverSay searches your pages first and gives the AI only the passages it found. The AI is told to answer from those passages alone. If they don't cover the question, CleverSay says so instead of guessing. Phone numbers and email addresses are checked against your pages too.

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