General Introduction
Flowtest.ai is an intelligent body tool that simulates real visitors to a website to monitor the operational status. It browses and tests websites like a human user through an AI-powered real browser, not only checking if the website is online, but also performing actions such as searching, adding to cart or checking out. Compared to traditional tools such as Pingdom that only check availability, Flowtest.ai provides deeper monitoring and is suitable for e-commerce, SaaS companies and agencies. It detects problems in time, reducing revenue loss and customer complaints, while adapting to site changes and reducing maintenance costs. Many organizations have now trusted it to allow teams to focus on business growth rather than manual checks.
Function List
- Simulation of real visitor testing: Simulate user behaviors such as clicking, searching, and checking out with a real browser to test website functionality.
- Adaptive monitoring: Automatically adapts to website revisions, recognizing changed elements without the need for manual adjustments.
- Instant Alerts and Reports: Send notifications when problems are detected, accompanied by detailed analysis and screen recordings.
- Beyond traditional tools: Smarter than simply checking online status, it can perform complex sequences of operations.
- Support for custom commands: The user enters a simple prompt, such as "check if the product page is loaded", and the AI executes it on demand.
- Multi-Industry Applications: Help e-commerce companies prevent sales disruption, SaaS improve service quality, and agents provide proactive support.
Using Help
How to get started with Flowtest.ai
Flowtest.ai requires no software installation, just register on the official website. Here are the exact steps:
- Register for an account
- Visit the official website and click on "Sign Up" or "Get Started".
- Enter your email and password, or sign in with your Google account.
- After registering go to the dashboard and start setting up monitoring.
- Creating a Monitoring Process
- Click on "New Flow" in the dashboard.
- Enter the target website URL, such as "https://www.example.com".
- Enter a command in the prompt box, e.g. "Simulate a visitor searching for 'shoes' and check if the results are displayed correctly".
- Click "Save" and the AI will run the test and generate a video preview.
- View the video to confirm correct operation, and if adjustments are needed, modify the instructions and save them.
- Setting frequency and notifications
- After saving the process, click "Schedule".
- Choose the frequency of testing (e.g., hourly or daily), which can be set to 30 minutes for important sites.
- In "Alerts", select the notification method (email or Slack) and enter the incoming message.
- Once saved, the AI will simulate visitor behavior on a scheduled basis and notify you of issues as they arise.
Detailed explanation of the operation of the main functions
1. Simulated real visitor testing
At the heart of Flowtest.ai is the simulation of a real visitor's actions; the AI uses the Chrome browser to navigate the site as a user would. You can set up commands, such as "Visit the homepage, click 'Login', enter a test account, and check for success". It will execute and verify the result. Step by step:
- Enter the command in "New Flow".
- Click "Run" to run the test and check the video result after a few seconds.
- If the results are incorrect, adjust the instructions (e.g., clarify the objectives more) and retest.
2. Adaptive monitoring
Traditional tools rely on fixed scripts that fail when the site changes. flowtest.ai's intelligence understands the page, finds buttons or input boxes like a human, and works even when the layout is adjusted. There is no additional setup required to use it, just clear instructions. Example:
- Instruction: "Click 'Add to Cart' to check if the cart is updated."
- If the button text changes to "Add to Cart", the AI will automatically recognize a similar function.
3. Immediate alerts and reports
When a problem is found (such as a failed search or page loading error), the AI sends an alert that covers:
- Details of the problem: e.g. "The checkout page did not load".
- screen recorder: Demonstrate the AI process.
- analyze: Some cases provide guesses as to the cause, e.g. "Server response timeout".
Operational Processes: - Open "Alerts" in the dashboard and click on the specific alert.
- Download the video or report, locate the problem and fix it.
- Repair and re-run to confirm normal.
4. Customized command settings
Users have the flexibility to enter commands to simulate complex visitor behavior. Example:
- "Visit the home page, search for 'laptop', add the first product to your cart, and check that the checkout page is open."
Setting Recommendations: - Describe it in short, step-by-step sentences, such as "Search for 'laptop'. Click on the first product. Add to cart."
- Watch the video after the test to make sure each step is performed correctly.
Example of usage scenarios
- e-commerceSet up "Browse Products, Add to Cart, Checkout" to run every hour to ensure a smooth transaction process.
- SaaS: Instruction "Login to the system and check if the function page is loaded" to reduce user complaints.
- agent: Enhance the quality of service by setting up "Verify that the registration process is working properly" for customers.
tip
- clear-cut instructions: Avoid "test the site" and replace it with "simulate a visitor clicking 'buy' and checking the page jump".
- Frequency Selection: Small sites are tested once a day, high-traffic operations every 15 minutes.
- Team Use: Click "Share" on the dashboard to generate a link to share the process with your colleagues.
Flowtest.ai is easy to get started and can be set up in minutes. Its smart simulations and instant feedback save tons of time, allowing you to focus on your core business.