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Agent Front Desk

FAQ

Questions we get asked

What does private beta mean?

Agent Front Desk is new, and we are setting it up for a limited number of businesses, by hand. You get hands-on help and a say in what we improve. You should expect some rough edges.

What does the beta cost?

Each implementation is quoted per business after a short call, and you get the quote in writing before anything is built. AI, voice and phone usage is paid to the vendors at cost.

What happens after I sign up?

We read your request and reply by email. If it looks like a fit, we book a short call about your site, your CRM and your questions, then send a scope and a quote. If you go ahead, we set it up together.

How long until I am live?

About a day of hands-on setup, usually one to two weeks from kickoff because accounts and content take time. We confirm a timeline in your quote.

Is this SaaS?

No. Each client gets a customized, single-tenant implementation: their own install, accounts, source and data. You do not share a platform with other clients.

Who pays for the AI and voice?

You do, directly to the vendors, at their list prices. We add no markup per seat or per conversation. See beta pricing for current figures.

Which CRM does it work with?

HubSpot is built in. Other CRMs are connected during the implementation, and we tell you what that takes before you commit.

Can it work on any website?

Yes. One script tag works on WordPress, Drupal, Webflow or static HTML. If you need a site, we can include one.

Will it make things up?

It is built to answer only from your knowledge base and to say so when it cannot. The test playground and the knowledge gaps report show where it is weak, so you can fix content before and after launch. No AI is perfect, and you should review early conversations.

Does it book meetings on its own?

No. It proposes a time and shows a confirmation card. Nothing is booked until the visitor confirms. On a call, the visitor says yes out loud.

Can a person take over?

Yes, in chat. Your staff are notified, take over from Live chats, and the visitor sees a person has joined. On a phone call the assistant can request a person, but staff cannot join the call.

Does it handle phone calls?

Yes, with your own Twilio number. It is set up per client and is not part of the one-day standard, because number registration can take time.

What is MCP, and why would I want it?

MCP is a standard way for AI apps to use tools. You can add your front desk as a connector in ChatGPT or Claude and ask questions about your leads and conversations. You can also connect the agent to your own order or booking system.

Does it tell visitors it is an AI?

Yes. The chat opens with a plain notice, and you set the wording.

Is it accessible?

We build to WCAG 2.2 AA, test with axe on every admin page, and do a keyboard and screen reader pass per client. Automated tests alone are not proof, so that manual pass is part of acceptance.

What happens if I stop?

It is your install. Remove the script tag and your site is untouched. You keep the source, the data and your accounts.

Who builds it?

NextAgency.

Something we did not cover?

Ask us, or join the private beta. We answer in plain words.