How to Edit Your Existing Website with AI: A Practical Guide

AI + Existing Websites = Superpowers

You have a website that works. But making changes feels tedious. Writing new content, updating designs, fixing bugs—it all takes time.

What if AI could help?

With Strickland AI, you can connect to your existing website via FTP and use AI to make changes faster than ever. No need to rebuild. No need to switch platforms. Just AI-powered editing on your current site.

What Can AI Do For Your Website?

Content Updates

Design Changes

Code Improvements

SEO Optimization

How It Works

Step 1: Connect Your Website

2. Click "Add Website"

3. Enter your FTP credentials

4. You're connected!

Step 2: Open a File

Navigate to any file in your website—HTML, CSS, JavaScript, even PHP.

Step 3: Ask AI for Help

Click the AI button and describe what you want:

Step 4: Review and Apply

AI suggests changes. You review them. Apply what you like, modify what you don't.

Step 5: Publish

When satisfied, click Publish. Changes go live on your existing site.

Real Examples: AI in Action

Example 1: Rewriting Homepage Copy

**Original**:

```

We provide quality services to our customers with

excellence and professionalism.

```

**Prompt**: "Make this more compelling and specific"

**AI Result**:

```

We help 500+ small businesses save 20 hours per week

with automated workflows that actually work.

```

Example 2: Adding a Features Section

**Prompt**: "Add a 3-column features section with icons for Speed, Security, and Support"

**AI Result**: Complete HTML/CSS for a responsive features grid with SVG icons and hover effects.

Example 3: Fixing Mobile Layout

**Prompt**: "This section overlaps on mobile. Fix the responsive CSS."

**AI Result**: Updated media queries that properly stack elements and adjust spacing for small screens.

Example 4: Improving SEO

**Prompt**: "Improve SEO for this product page targeting 'organic dog treats'"

**AI Result**:

AI Editing Best Practices

1. Be Specific

Vague: "Make this better"

Specific: "Make the headline shorter and add urgency"

2. Provide Context

"This is a landing page for a fitness app targeting busy professionals. Rewrite the benefits section to emphasize time-saving."

3. Review All Changes

AI is helpful, not perfect. Always review suggestions before publishing.

4. Iterate

First attempt not right? Refine your prompt and try again. AI learns from feedback.

5. Keep Your Voice

AI can match your brand voice. Show it examples of your existing content and ask it to maintain consistency.

Use Cases by Industry

E-commerce

Professional Services

Local Business

Blogs/Media

AI Features in Strickland

Content Generation

Code Assistance

Design Suggestions

SEO Tools

Limitations of AI Editing

AI is powerful but not magic. It works best when:

Good for:

Not ideal for:

Use AI as a collaborator, not a replacement for human judgment.

FAQ

Will AI change my entire website?

No. AI only changes what you ask it to. You have full control over every edit.

Does it work with WordPress?

Yes! Connect via FTP and edit theme files, plugin code, or content directly.

Is my content used to train AI?

No. Your website content stays private. Strickland AI doesn't use your data for training.

What if AI makes a mistake?

Every change is saved in version history. Restore any previous version with one click.

How is this different from ChatGPT?

ChatGPT generates text in isolation. Strickland AI integrates directly with your website—it sees your files, understands context, and applies changes directly.

Getting Started

Ready to supercharge your website editing with AI?

2. **Connect your existing site** via FTP

3. **Start using AI** to edit faster

No migration. No rebuilding. Just your website—powered by AI.