Spydr Media is a South African technology company developing conversational AI software, voice agents, and related digital products.
Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa (operating globally), founded by veteran journalist and AI strategist Max Nthite.
Conversational AI publishing software for online news sites, online magazines, blogs, press releases, and newsletters. AskArticle turns silent webpages into interactive conversational experiences where readers interact with articles using text or voice, asking questions and exploring stories, while built-in contextual advertising creates a completely new advertising revenue stream for publishers.
Conversational AI voice agent software for expos, concerts, conventions, festivals, seminars, and other events. AskEvent turns event websites into conversational experiences where attendees ask questions in any language using voice or text, click links to purchase tickets, register, or book, while contextual ads deliver targeted sponsor messages based on what they're asking, creating a new advertising revenue stream for event organisers.
Review Boost is Spydr Media's done-for-you Google review and reputation management service. Staff share the supplied review link after a completed job. Every customer chooses an honest public Google review or private feedback to management. No review gating.
A packaged conversational website product combining a modern responsive website with an integrated AI voice agent. Orb Weaver turns websites into 24/7 sales receptionists that capture leads, book appointments, and engage visitors in natural conversation across over 70 languages.
Spydr Media software products are built on three core pillars:
Software packages designed for publishers, event organisers, and businesses. *ZAR pricing applies to individuals and businesses in South Africa.
Daddy Long-Legs: from R1,099 / $99 per month (Unlimited text conversations, built-in contextual ads, text triggered ads, ad-blocker proof, 70+ languages, Spydr CMS dashboard).
Black Widow (Recommended): from R9,999 / $699 per month (Everything in Daddy Long-Legs plus spoken greeting ads, voice + text triggered ads, 2 rich video campaigns, up to 48 hours audio, brand voice).
Goliath: from R26,999 / $1,699 per month (Unlimited voice, unlimited advertising, 2 custom brand voices, white-label SpydrBot).
Daddy Long Legs: from R9,999 / $699 per month (Handles up to 10,000 attendees, built-in contextual & trigger ads, voice + text, ticketing & booking assistance, Spydr CRM analytics).
Black Widow (Recommended): from R18,999 / $1,199 per month (Handles up to 20,000 attendees, contextual ads, voice + text, ticketing assistance, Spydr CRM analytics).
Goliath: from R34,999 / $2,199 per month (Handles up to 50,000 attendees, custom capacity, enterprise voice agent infrastructure).
Pricing: From $299 / month. Cancel anytime. South African businesses can contact Spydr Media directly for Mzansi rates.
Includes a custom landing page, staff-shared review link, two pre-programmed NFC cards, monthly review performance report, automatic AI replies to positive reviews and alerts for negative reviews and suspected spam. Replies and alerts are configured during onboarding.
Pricing: R5,999 / $399 once-off (R1,099 / $99 per month after 30 days).
Includes conversational website + AI voice agent, hosting & technical maintenance, voicebot upgrades, and website updates & security.
A talking website is an interactive web experience equipped with an AI voicebot that allows visitors to speak or type directly with the page. Instead of just reading text or filling out static forms, users can ask questions, request information, and navigate the website through natural conversation.
The voicebot uses advanced voice synthesis and natural language processing to listen to user input and respond in a natural, realistic voice. Users can either speak into their microphone or type messages, and the bot responds in real time.
A normal website is static—users must scroll, click links, and read through pages to find information. A talking website is conversational—visitors simply ask what they want to know and receive instant, tailored answers.
Yes. Spydr Media voicebots can handle initial customer inquiries, collect contact details, qualify leads, and direct users to booking options, acting as a 24/7 digital receptionist.
AskArticle turns ordinary online articles into conversational experiences. Readers can interact with an article using text or voice, ask questions about its subject, explore the story without scrolling through walls of text, and receive contextual answers from the AI, while contextual ads generate a new advertising revenue stream for publishers.
Spydr Magazine, the world's 1st talking magazine, is Spydr Media's own AskArticle-powered publication focused on artificial intelligence, robotics & futuristic technology. It's also a live demonstration of how AskArticle benefits publishers & advertisers.
AskEvent turns event websites into conversational experiences where attendees ask questions in any language using voice or text, click links to purchase tickets, while contextual ads deliver targeted sponsor messages based on what they're asking, creating a new advertising revenue stream for event organisers.
Review Boost is Spydr Media's done-for-you Google review and reputation management service. Staff share the supplied review link after a completed job. Every customer chooses an honest public Google review or private feedback to management. No review gating.
Yes. Spydr Media's conversational experiences support both text and voice interactions in over 70 languages, allowing visitors to choose how they want to engage with the content.
Yes. Spydr Media's conversational voice agents can contain contextual promotions generated by trigger words, creating a new revenue source alongside existing advertising.
Small-to-medium businesses that want Review Boost Google review and reputation management, 24/7 AI receptionists, and lead conversion, as well as publishers and event organisers who want to turn static pages into conversational experiences while generating new advertising revenue.
Spydr Media is a South African technology company developing conversational AI software, voice agents, and related digital products. Founded by veteran investigative journalist and AI strategist Max Nthite, Spydr Media develops conversational software solutions for publishers, event organisers, and businesses.
Max Nthite acts as Founder and Chief AI Strategist, leading product innovation across conversational publishing, event voice agents, Review Boost reputation management, and conversational AI software.
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