> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kintsu.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# WordPress Editing Core

> Essential WordPress editing capabilities that respect your existing theme, plugins, and site structure.

Kintsu.ai operates in the reality of WordPress sites: themes, page builders, plugins, and years of accumulated decisions — and focuses on edits that respect that structure.

These core features ensure changes work with your existing setup rather than forcing you to rebuild or migrate.

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## Theme & Builder Compatibility

Kintsu.ai respects the structure of your WordPress site: themes, page builders, plugins, and the accumulated decisions that make your site unique.

Compatibility includes:

* **Popular page builders** — Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, and more
* **Block themes** — Full Site Editing (FSE) and block-based themes
* **Classic themes** — Traditional PHP-based themes with template files
* **Hybrid approaches** — Sites using both classic and block editors
* **Custom implementations** — Unique theme structures and custom post types
* **Plugin-generated content** — Respect content created by plugins

Rather than requiring a specific setup, Kintsu.ai adapts to what you already have. This means no forced migrations, no template rebuilds, and no starting over.

<Tip>
  Kintsu.ai works with your site as it exists today — even if it's been patched, customized, and evolved over years.
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## Safe Edit Pipeline (Preview-First)

Apply changes in a controlled way: generate the change, preview the impact, then publish — rather than "edit and pray."

The safe edit pipeline ensures:

* **Visual previews** — See exactly what will change before it goes live
* **Impact analysis** — Understand which pages and sections are affected
* **Validation checks** — Automated testing for layout breaks and conflicts
* **Selective application** — Choose which parts of a change to apply
* **Instant rollback** — Undo changes if they don't work as expected
* **Change summaries** — Clear explanations of what was modified

This approach eliminates the anxiety of making changes to production sites. You get confidence that updates will work before visitors see them.

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## Content Updates (Copy + Structure)

Update headings, paragraphs, CTA buttons, navigation labels, and page sections — including reorganizing sections for clarity and flow.

Content editing includes:

* **Text updates** — Headlines, body copy, button labels, captions
* **Navigation changes** — Menu labels, links, and structure
* **Section reorganization** — Reorder content blocks for better flow
* **CTA optimization** — Update calls-to-action for clarity and conversion
* **Content hierarchy** — Improve information architecture
* **Micro-copy refinement** — Polish form labels, tooltips, and helper text

Make content improvements without touching template files or dealing with complex theme editors. Just describe what needs to change and where.

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## SEO-Ready Page Edits

Make on-page SEO adjustments while editing: title tags, meta descriptions, headings hierarchy, internal links, and content clarity (without turning the site into keyword spam).

SEO capabilities include:

* **Meta optimization** — Update title tags and meta descriptions
* **Heading structure** — Ensure proper H1-H6 hierarchy for SEO
* **Internal linking** — Add contextual internal links
* **Content clarity** — Improve readability for users and search engines
* **Schema markup** — Add structured data where appropriate
* **Image optimization** — Update alt text and file names for SEO
* **URL structure** — Improve permalinks and slug readability

Kintsu.ai focuses on genuine SEO improvements that help both users and search engines — not keyword stuffing or manipulative tactics.

<Warning>
  SEO changes are made with natural language and readability as priorities. Kintsu.ai avoids over-optimization that hurts user experience.
</Warning>

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## Performance-Conscious Changes

Avoid common "quick fixes" that slow WordPress down. Prefer lightweight edits over piling on heavy scripts or bloated widgets.

Performance considerations:

* **Lightweight implementations** — Prefer CSS over JavaScript when possible
* **Asset optimization** — Avoid adding unnecessary scripts or stylesheets
* **Database efficiency** — Minimize query complexity
* **Caching compatibility** — Ensure changes work well with caching plugins
* **Mobile performance** — Optimize for mobile devices and slower connections
* **Core Web Vitals** — Consider impact on Largest Contentful Paint, First Input Delay, and Cumulative Layout Shift

Before applying performance-impacting changes, Kintsu.ai warns you and suggests lighter alternatives.

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## Plugin Conflict Detection **(New)**

Kintsu.ai warns you before making changes that might conflict with active plugins, preventing broken functionality and compatibility issues.

Conflict detection covers:

* **Script conflicts** — Identify JavaScript library collisions
* **CSS conflicts** — Detect styling that might break plugin layouts
* **Functionality overlap** — Warn when changes duplicate plugin features
* **Hook interference** — Identify potential WordPress hook conflicts
* **Database compatibility** — Ensure changes work with plugin data structures
* **Version-specific issues** — Check for known compatibility problems

When Kintsu.ai detects a potential conflict, it explains the risk and suggests alternative approaches that work safely with your plugin stack.

<Info>
  Plugin conflict detection improves as you use Kintsu.ai. The system learns the behavior of popular plugins and your specific site configuration.
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## Best Practices

### Start Small

Make incremental changes rather than sweeping updates. This reduces risk and makes it easier to identify what worked and what didn't.

### Use Staging

For business-critical sites, validate changes on staging before pushing to production. See [Staging-Friendly Workflows](/features/site-management#staging-friendly-workflows) for details.

### Review Before Publishing

Always preview changes and review the impact summary before publishing. The few seconds spent reviewing can save hours of troubleshooting.

### Track Your Changes

Use version control to track what changed and when. This makes it easy to roll back if needed. See [Version Control](/features/site-management#version-control) for more information.

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## Pricing

WordPress Core editing features are included in all Kintsu.ai plans. Usage follows our standard [credit system](/plans-and-credits), with most content updates costing less than 1 credit per change.

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  Learn more about pricing and how credits work.
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