In early 2025, AnQi CMS released version v3.5.8.As a webmaster who has been paying attention to this project for a long time, I completed the upgrade first time.The focus of this update is very clear - comprehensive enhancement of AI capabilities.After a month of deep use, I share the changes in the AI features and the experience of using version 3.5.8.
Upgrade process: one-click completion, zero data loss
Before the upgrade, I was a bit worried - after all, it was an upgrade from v3.5.6 to v3.5.8, I was afraid of data problems. The actual operation was much simpler than I thought:
- Log in to the "System Tools→Online Update" menu, the system automatically detects v3.5.8 available
- Click "Start Update", the system automatically downloads the update package and backs up the current files
- Approximately 2 minutes after the upgrade is completed,提示”Upgrade successful”
The entire processNo manual server operation is required, no service stop required, no database backup required(Although the system will automatically backup). After the upgrade, all previous data, templates, and configurations are still there, and there were no compatibility issues.
AI writing: From 'usable' to 'useful'
The AI writing module in version 3.5.8 is the most changed. Compared to previous versions, it mainly has the following improvements:
1. The generated quality has significantly improved
The structure of the articles generated by the old version of AI writing is rather rigid, usually in the three-part style of 'What is it → What are the benefits → How to use it', which reads with a distinct template feel.Version 3.5.8 optimized the underlying model calling strategy,The generated article has a more natural logic, more substantial arguments, and more colloquial language.
I conducted a comparative test: Using the same title 'Enterprise Official Website SEO Optimization Guide', articles were generated with v3.5.6 and v3.5.8:
| Comparison item | v3.5.6 | v3.5.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Word count | About 800 words | about 1500 words |
| number of paragraphs | 4-5 paragraphs | 7-9 paragraphs |
| Sub title | 2 items | 4-5 items |
| Data reference | None | Specific data |
| readability | Average | Good |
2. New 'continue writing' and 'rewriting' features
These two features have resolved my long-term pain points. Previously, if a section of the AI-generated article was unsatisfactory, I had to regenerate the entire article. Now I can directlySelect an unsatisfactory paragraph and let the AI rewrite it while maintaining the coherence of the context.The continuation feature is suitable for when you run out of inspiration halfway through writing an article.
3. Multilingual AI writing support
This upgrade is very practical for friends who do foreign trade websites. Before, AI could only generate Chinese content, nowSupports writing in English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and 12 other languages. An English product introduction was generated, the grammar is basically correct, and the expression is also very natural. Although it does not reach the native level, it is enough as a draft.
AI painting: From 'experimental nature' to 'practical tool'
The AI drawing feature in v3.5.8 has also been significantly improved. The drawing feature in the old version could only generate simple illustration-style images, with average image quality and low resolution.
Improvements in the new version:
- Resolution enhancement: Increased from 512×512 to 1024×1024
- Style selectionSupports realistic, cartoon, watercolor, oil painting, flat design, and other 6 styles
- Image to image functionUpload reference image, AI generates new images with reference to image style
I used AI painting to generate a set of images for the product page of the website.The realistic style product display image has the best effect, it can basically replace part of the professional photography needs.Although there is a gap with professional tools like Midjourney, butFor everyday content illustration and product diagrams, it is completely enough..
AI Chat: The new possibility of website intelligent customer service.
v3.5.8 added AI conversation feature, you can embed an AI conversation window on the website front-end.The principle is based on the existing article content and product information on the website, training a lightweight conversational model, where visitors can ask for product information, technical parameters, etc. in the conversation window.
This feature is still in the testing phase, and the current effect is:
- Can answer about 60% of common questions(Based on article content)
- Product parameter queryMore accurate (based on product data)
- Complex business consultationRecommend transferring to human (AI will automatically prompt)
For small and medium-sized enterprises without a dedicated customer service team, this feature can significantly reduce customer service costs. Moreover, the data of AI conversations is stored on local servers,There are no data security issuesThis is the biggest advantage compared to third-party customer service tools
SEO tool upgrade: more intelligent optimization suggestions
In addition to AI features, v3.5.8 has also upgraded SEO. A new 'SEO diagnosis' tool has been added, which can automatically detect the SEO status of websites, including:
- Is the title tag complete?
- Is there a duplicate Meta Description?
- Is there a missing Alt attribute for the image?
- Is the page loading speed up to standard?
- Is the internal link distribution reasonable?
Each question will provide specific modification suggestions and link to the corresponding article or page. This tool is very valuable for those who want to do SEO but are not very professional.
Performance optimization: It is also a highlight
v3.5.8 has also made minor adjustments in performance: further reduction in database query times, optimized template rendering speed, and smoother response to background operations.Although there is not much difference from the previous version, the performance improvement on lower configuration servers (such as 512MB of memory) is still quite obvious.
Upgrade suggestion
Based on my experience over the past month,v3.5.8 is a version worth upgrading for all Aq Enterprise CMS usersThe core reasons are three:
- AI essay writing quality improves significantlyContent creators can benefit directly
- The upgrade process is safe with no riskData will not be lost, and configurations will not change
- The newly added AI conversation and SEO diagnosis features are highly practicalThey can bring substantial optimization to the website
If you haven't used Anqicms yet, the v3.5.8 version is the right time to get started—the AI functions are all built-in and free, and performance and security have been verified by a large number of users.