What You’ll Need
Before starting, have these ready:- An email address (or Google/GitHub account)
- Your website URL
- A few minutes of your time
Step 1: Create an Account
1
Visit Sign Up
Go to bubblav.com/login
2
Choose Sign Up Method
Pick your preferred option:
- Email: Enter email and create a password
- Google: One-click sign up with your Google account
- GitHub: Sign up with your GitHub account
3
Verify Email
If using email, check your inbox and click the verification link
4
Access Dashboard
You’ll be redirected to your dashboard automatically
Step 2: Choose Your Plan
BubblaV offers plans for every business size:| Feature | Free | Starter ($9/mo) | Pro ($49/mo) | Turbo ($99/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messages/month | 100 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| Pages crawled | 50 | 500 | 5,000 | 50,000 |
| Websites | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Team members | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Live Support | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Tools | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Remove branding | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Conversation retention | 7 days | 3 months | 1 year | 2 years |
Start with the Free plan to test everything. Upgrade anytime when you’re ready.
Upgrading Later
- Click your user avatar in the top-right corner
- Select Subscription from the menu
- Click Upgrade Plan
- Select your desired plan
- Enter payment details
- Your new limits apply immediately
Step 3: Create Your First Website
1
Click New Website
From the dashboard, click + New Website
2
Enter Website URL
The full URL of your site (e.g.,
https://example.com)3
Click Add
Your website is created and ready to configure. We’ll automatically fetch your favicon and site name if available.
What Happens Next
After creating your website:- Automatic crawl begins: BubblaV scans your website to learn about your business
- Knowledge base populates: Content from your pages is indexed
- Widget is generated: A unique embed code is created for you
Crawling typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on your website size. You can continue setup while it runs.
Step 4: Setup Wizard
The setup wizard guides you through essential configuration:Crawl Status
Monitor your website crawl:- In Progress: Pages are being scanned
- Completed: All pages indexed successfully
- Errors: Some pages couldn’t be accessed
Design Preview
Quick customization in the Design tab:- Choose your brand colors
- Select a position (bottom-right or bottom-left)
- Customize bot identity (Name, Avatar, Welcome Message)
- Preview how it looks in real-time
Installation Code
Get your embed code:Step 5: Test Your Chatbot
Before going live, test your chatbot:1
Open Design & Preview
Click Design in the sidebar to open the widget configuration and live preview.
2
Ask Questions
Try questions your customers might ask:
- “What are your shipping options?”
- “How do I contact support?”
- “What products do you sell?”
3
Check Responses
Verify the answers are accurate and helpful
4
Adjust if Needed
If answers are wrong, add content to your knowledge base
Quick Start Checklist
Track your progress through setup:Account created
Account created
Sign up and verify your email
Website added
Website added
Create your first website in the dashboard
Crawl completed
Crawl completed
Wait for your website content to be indexed
Widget designed
Widget designed
Customize colors and appearance to match your brand
Chatbot tested
Chatbot tested
Verify responses are accurate in preview mode
Code installed
Code installed
Add the widget code to your website
Live verification
Live verification
Confirm the widget appears on your live site
Common First Steps
After basic setup, consider these enhancements:Improve AI Knowledge
Customize Experience
Design Widget
Match your brand colors and style
Configure Settings
Set AI tone, language, notifications
Connect Integrations
Troubleshooting Setup
Email verification not received
Email verification not received
- Check your spam/junk folder
- Ensure you entered the correct email
- Request a new verification email
- Try signing up with Google instead
Crawl taking too long
Crawl taking too long
- Large websites take longer (100+ pages)
- Check if your site blocks bots (robots.txt)
- Try adding pages manually if crawl fails
Widget not appearing in preview
Widget not appearing in preview
- Refresh the page
- Clear browser cache
- Check browser console for errors
- Ensure JavaScript is enabled
Chatbot gives wrong answers
Chatbot gives wrong answers
- Review what content was crawled
- Add missing information via Q&A entries
- Check “Content Gaps” for common unanswered questions
Getting Help
Need assistance? Here’s how to get help:- Documentation: You’re already here! Browse the guides.
- Email Support: Contact support@bubblav.com
- Live Chat: Chat with our bot on bubblav.com
