AI Agent

AI Agent is a conversational AI assistant in the B12 platform that helps users manage and optimize their websites through simple, natural language commands. Acting as both a tactical co-pilot and strategic advisor, it simplifies the editor experience by turning user intent into actionable results.
Organization:
B12
Role:
Product Designer
Team:
Cross-functional (Design, Engineering, Product, AI)

Overview
B12’s website editor is powerful but can feel overwhelming for users. The AI Agent is a conversational co-pilot that allows users to make both tactical and strategic updates to their websites via chat. It bridges the gap between high-level requests (“What content should I publish?”) and low-level interface actions (“Add a page, change the style”)

Problem
The B12 editor is feature-rich but complex; users often don’t know the exact steps to achieve their goals.

Users sometimes want strategic guidance, not just tactical actions.
Current workflows require switching between multiple tools (e.g., opening GPT outside the editor), creating friction.
Example user pain points:



Solution
AI Agent: A chat-based co-pilot that:
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Provides tactical help: executing direct commands like “Add page X” or “Change my style.”
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Provides strategic advice: helping with content calendars, conversion optimization, or site improvements.
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Integrates seamlessly into the existing B12 editor, supporting website editing and other sections (domains, payments, plans).


Key features

Single-chat-per-project paradigm (Each website has its own chat, so the interface stays clean and simple.).

Suggestions for next steps after initial actions (e.g., “Try adding a page” or “Update your images”) to reduce user frustration.

Conversational guidance continues from GPT or signup flows.
Design Process
Research → Ideation → Wireframes → Prototype → Testing
Research & Insights
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User interviews revealed users often start with high-level intentions rather than interface-level tasks.
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Observed users opening GPT externally to try modifying their sites—highlighted a need for integrated AI assistance.

Wireframes & Prototypes
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Mid-fidelity wireframes of chat interface within the left pane and mobile sizing.
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Prototyped chat interactions showing:
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User request (“Can you make the site more modern…”)
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System reply (strategic advice + tactical execution)
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Suggested next steps for ongoing edits
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Outcome
Business Impact
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Users no longer need to leave the editor to interact with AI.
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Reduced friction for new users learning the editor.
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Positive feedback from beta testing:
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“It feels like the AI is my co-pilot, not just a tool.”
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“I like that it gives suggestions instead of just doing everything for me.”
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Reflections​​
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By keeping AI interactions simple and contextual, adoption becomes more natural. Users value guidance that blends advice with actionable execution. A single-chat-per-project approach keeps the experience lightweight today, while leaving room to evolve as multi-project workflows expand.
