AI receptionist blog and product updates
Product updates and practical notes on AI phone answering, missed-call recovery, appointment scheduling, call routing, lead follow-up, and open-source receptionist infrastructure.
Topics we cover
Open-source phone answering
Compare self-hosted stacks, Asterisk agents, LiveKit voice kits, and full receptionist platforms.
Choosing an AI receptionist
How to evaluate vendors, pricing models, and setup requirements before you turn on live call handling.
Build vs buy
When it makes sense to self-host, buy hosted software, or build from scratch.
Missed-call economics
How much revenue walks away when calls go unanswered, and what recovery looks like in practice.
Open-source stack
How LobbyStack packages calls, booking, transcripts, dashboards, billing, and self-hosting in one receptionist stack.
Workflows without flowcharts
Why n8n and Zapier chains break on live calls, and what a receptionist product layer should own instead.
Affiliate program
Earn recurring commission by recommending an open-source AI receptionist to agencies, consultants, and local operators.
Solution guides
Trade-specific pages for plumbers, HVAC teams, dental offices, salons, and other call-heavy businesses.