2026-10-01T12:30:52.0000000Zhttps://world.optimizely.com/blogs/gosso-developer-blog/Optimizely Worldhttps://optimizely.blog/2026/10/connect-your-ai-agents-directly-to-optimizely-cms/2026-10-01T11:20:43.0000000Z2026-10-01T12:30:52.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Connect any AI agent to Optimizely CMS and Commerce via Epicweb Agent API, reusing CMS-aware tools, instructions, and permissions to automate SEO, translation, and updates.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/08/assistants-instructions-and-statistics/2026-08-11T15:46:49.0000000Z2026-08-12T06:30:33.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

We are introducing three new features for AI Assistant in Optimizely CMS. They make it easier to reuse AI expertise, work faster and understand how AI is being used across your website.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/06/optimizely-opal-vs-epicweb-ai-assistant-for-optimizely/2026-06-02T21:16:14.0000000Z2026-06-03T22:32:31.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

This page compares strengths, use cases, flexibility, and pricing—highlighting Opal’s breadth vs Epicweb’s depth and how they can complement each other. Optimizely Opal and Epicweb AI-Assistant for Optimizely solve different AI needs. Opal is Optimizely’s platform-wide AI orchestration layer for agents, workflows, connectors, reporting, and governance across Optimizely One. Epicweb AI-Assistant is a focused, in-CMS and Commerce productivity assistant that helps editors directly in fields with content, translations, SEO/AEO/GEO, images, and custom tools.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/05/aeo-geo-and-seo-with-epicweb-ai-assistant-in-optimizely-cms/2026-05-11T17:46:54.0000000Z2026-05-11T20:30:57.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Traditional SEO remains important, but content must now also be optimized for answer engines and generative AI. This article explains how the Epicweb AI Assistant helps editors manage SEO, AEO, and GEO directly within Optimizely CMS.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/04/introducing-ai-assistant-v4-for-optimizely-cms-12-and-13/2026-04-20T21:18:24.0000000Z2026-04-20T22:30:53.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Epicweb AI Assistant v4.0 adds full support for Optimizely CMS 13 on .NET 10 while staying compatible with CMS 12 on .NET 8, plus new AI Chat tools for Visitor Groups and Display Options to simplify personalization and layout for ContentAreas.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/03/technical-qa-for-cms-13/2026-03-26T19:19:46.0000000Z2026-03-26T20:30:28.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

This blog post explains what to expect when planning to upgrade to Optimizely CMS 13. It answers common technical questions about what’s involved in moving to CMS 13, what changes to expect, and where Optimizely is headed next.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/02/install-the-new-ai-assistant-chat-for-optimizely/2026-02-12T22:08:09.0000000Z2026-02-12T22:31:04.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

AI Assistant Chat is a revolutionary feature introduced in version 3.0 of Epicweb.Optimizely.AIAssistant that brings conversational AI directly into your Optimizely CMS editing experience. Instead of manually filling fields or guessing at optimal content, you can now have natural conversations with AI while working with pages, blocks, and media.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/02/ai-assistant-chat-for-optimizely-cms-12-and-13/2026-02-08T20:49:53.0000000Z2026-02-08T21:30:33.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

The Epicweb AI-Assistant integrates AI Assistant Chat directly into Optimizely CMS 12 and 13, assisting editors in analyzing, managing, translating, and optimizing content for SEO and AEO without leaving the CMS.

https://optimizely.blog/2026/01/redirect-manager-6.4-url-management-with-import-export-and-search2026-01-20T21:49:48.0000000Z2026-01-20T23:31:03.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

We are thrilled to announce version 6.4 of the free and open-source Redirect Manager for Optimizely CMS, introducing three powerful new features that make managing your redirect rules easier and more efficient than ever. Whether you're migrating between environments, performing bulk updates, or searching for a specific redirect rule among hundreds, these new features have you covered.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/10/optimizely-solutions-with-ai-tools-mcp-and-function-calling/2025-10-14T06:32:46.0000000Z2025-10-14T07:31:21.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

You can now integrate AI Tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and function calling with Optimizely CMS, allowing editors to engage with actual, connected business logic directly within the CMS interface. This enhancement means your AI Assistant is no longer restricted to static responses. It can access real-time data, activate real functions, and provide intelligent responses based on your logic, APIs, and systems, without editors needing to leave the Optimizely workspace.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/10/image-generation--transformation-with-gemini-2.5-flash-aka-nano-banana2025-10-08T07:50:06.0000000Z2025-10-08T09:31:53.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, nicknamed Nano Banana, is Google DeepMind’s newest image generation & editing model. It blends text‑to‑image, multi‑image fusion, character consistency, accurate text rendering, and region‑targeted edits into one fast, affordable workflow. In this post I explain how Nano Banana works, why it’s the best option right now for editors and marketers, and how we wire it into Optimizely CMS via the Epicweb AI‑Assistant.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/09/optimizing-for-aeo-and-geo-with-epicweb-ai-assistant-in-optimizely/2025-09-07T20:31:23.0000000Z2025-09-07T21:31:32.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

As search evolves beyond traditional SEO, businesses must adapt to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). This article explains these concepts, emphasizes the importance of speed and structured content, and discusses how the Epicweb AI-Assistant in Optimizely simplifies content preparation for the AI-driven future of search.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/08/epicweb-ai-assistant-now-supports-gpt-5-models--faster-smarter-and-ready-for-your-optimizely-cms/2025-08-15T10:38:10.0000000Z2025-08-15T11:30:58.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Epicweb’s AI Assistant for Optimizely already helps editors rewrite text, translate content, summarize pages, generate images and extract metadata. Today, we’re pleased to announce support for OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 models across the AI plugin. With GPT-5 integration, you can unlock higher-quality writing, larger context and more reliable outputs directly inside Optimizely.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/06/how-to-get-started-with-google-gemini-and-imagen-in-optimizely-cms/2025-06-09T04:33:03.0000000Z2025-06-09T05:01:07.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Bringing AI into your editorial workflow has never been easier. With Epicweb’s AI Assistant now supporting Google Gemini and Imagen, editors working in Optimizely CMS can generate stunning content and visuals in just a few clicks, directly from their familiar interface.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/05/prompt-pro-assistance-your-ai-prompt-helper-in-optimizely/2025-05-04T19:42:33.0000000Z2025-05-04T20:30:25.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

In the world of AI-driven content management, the quality of your output hinges on the prompts you provide. That’s why we’re introduced Prompt Pro Assistance in the AI Assistant for Optimizely, a smart helper designed to elevate even the simplest ideas into clear, detailed prompts with a single click.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/02/imagevault-downloader-for-optimizely/2025-02-04T06:48:48.0000000Z2025-02-04T08:00:43.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

This open source extension enables you to download images as ImageData with ContentReference from the ImageVault picker. It serves as an alternative to utilizing the ImageVault property and allows you to use the standard general image media handling in Optimizely CMS.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/01/automatic-alt-text-for-images-with-ai-assistant-for-optimizely/2025-01-26T09:15:57.0000000Z2025-01-26T09:30:38.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

Creating accessible and user-friendly content has never been more critical. For websites, ensuring that images include descriptive alt-text is an essential step toward achieving accessibility standards and improving the user experience. However, manually generating meaningful alt-text for numerous images can be a time-consuming process. That's where the AI Assistant for Optimizely steps in to streamline the process.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/01/smart-image-analyzer-with-ai-assistant-for-optimizely/2025-01-16T19:59:32.0000000Z2025-01-16T20:30:37.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

The Smart Image Analyzer is a new feature in the Epicweb AI Assistant for Optimizely CMS that automates the management of image metadata, such as tags, alt text, and descriptions, improving efficiency and accuracy in content workflows.

https://optimizely.blog/2025/01/introducing-ai-assistance-for-dblocalizationprovider/2025-01-14T13:26:39.0000000Z2025-01-14T14:01:01.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

The LocalizationProvider for Optimizely has long been a powerful tool for enhancing the localization capabilities of Optimizely CMS. Designed to make translation management efficient and straightforward, it empowers editors to create applications that resonate with a global audience. Now, with the integration of AI-Assistant, the LocalizationProvider takes a quantum leap forward in productivity and efficiency.

https://optimizely.blog/2024/12/video-guides-image-generation-features-within-optimizely/2024-12-01T11:01:49.0000000Z2024-12-01T11:30:36.0000000Zluc.gosso@epicweb.se

The AI Assistant for Optimizely now integrates seamlessly with Recraft AI, providing advanced image generation capabilities directly within your workflow. These features are not only innovative but also production-ready, allowing editors to create stunning visuals quickly and easily.