The Setup Process
| Step | Name | What You’ll Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choose Your Study Type | Select the research template that matches your goals |
| 2 | Customize Your Plan | Work with Charles to tailor the research plan |
| 3 | Review Your Study | Review and edit the generated research plan |
| 4 | Set Up Your Interviewer | Choose your AI interviewer’s voice and mode |
| 5 | Test Your Conversation | Experience the study from a participant’s perspective |
| 6 | Launch Your Study | Review everything and launch |
Before You Begin
What You’ll Need
- A clear research question: What are you trying to learn?
- Target participants in mind: Who will you interview?
- Context to share: Background about your company, situation, or hypotheses
What You’ll Create
By the end of this process, you’ll have:- A customized research plan tailored to your specific needs
- A configured AI interviewer ready to conduct natural conversations
- A live study link you can share with participants
Tips for Success
Invest time in customization The more context you provide to Charles in Step 2, the more tailored and effective your research plan will be. Don’t rush this step. Always test before launch A 10-minute test conversation can save you from discovering issues after participants have completed interviews. Keep your research focused Resist the urge to ask about everything. Focused studies that go deep on 4-6 topics deliver more actionable insights than broad studies that skim many topics. Write for your participants Use language your customers understand. Avoid internal jargon in your questions.After Launch
Once your study is live, you’ll manage it from the Study Dashboard:| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Dashboard Overview | Navigate the dashboard and understand key metrics |
| Inviting Participants | Add participants via email, panel, widget, or link |
| Viewing Calls & Transcripts | Review completed interviews and audio |
| Understanding Reports | Generate and interpret AI-powered insights |
| Edit & Delete Studies | Manage your study configuration |

