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It includes a clean UI, <strong>AJAX live search<\/strong>, <strong>FAQ schema for rich results<\/strong>, role-based access, and flexible templates. Reduce tickets, improve CSAT, and keep answers consistent across your site.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AJAX live search &amp; filters<\/strong> for instant results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom post type<\/strong> for structured articles plus <strong>Help Topics (categories)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FAQ system with Google FAQ schema<\/strong> for SEO-friendly snippets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role-based access<\/strong> (global + per-article overrides).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related &amp; most-viewed articles<\/strong>, <strong>breadcrumbs<\/strong>, and <strong>icons<\/strong> for topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fully responsive<\/strong> and theme-friendly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortcode<\/strong> to embed anywhere: <code>[instant_knowledgebase]<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Why it\u2019s different<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Built for <strong>speed and clarity<\/strong> (reduces support friction).<\/li>\n<li>Thoughtful <strong>privacy\/GDPR<\/strong> controls (analytics respect consent).<\/li>\n<li>Templates for home, category, and single views; additional layouts are available in the separate Pro add-on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\u2b50 WALK-THROUGH: Instant Knowledge Base Tutorial<\/h3>\n\n<p>Learn how to install, activate, and configure your knowledge base with our easy step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/IZZ_anhY97E<\/p>\n\n<h3>Knowledge Base Features<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited KB Articles: Create an unlimited number of KB articles<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited FAQs: Create Modern &amp; SEO Schema FAQs<\/li>\n<li>Modern, responsive layout<\/li>\n<li>Custom post type for Knowledge Base Articles<\/li>\n<li>Help Topics (categories) + hierarchy<\/li>\n<li>Typography (Google Fonts):<\/li>\n<li>Real-time <strong>AJAX search<\/strong> and filters<\/li>\n<li>Unified Shortcode: <code>[instant_knowledgebase]<\/code><\/li>\n<li>Related and Most Viewed articles<\/li>\n<li>Like\/Dislike feedback<\/li>\n<li>Breadcrumbs and topic icons<\/li>\n<li>Role-based access (global + per-article)<\/li>\n<li>Category visibility controls &amp; empty-category options<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom article &amp; Help Topic ordering<\/strong> for a structured homepage and categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Go PRO for additional features<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Layout Designs:<\/strong> 4+ professionally designed layouts you can instantly switch between and customize to match your brand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced analytics dashboard:<\/strong>  Track searched keywords, missing content, engagement, and article performance to optimize your KB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversion Funnels &amp; Automated Insights:<\/strong> Identify drop-off points, user intent, and improvement opportunities with smart automated insights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced search UI:<\/strong> Includes dropdown search, live suggestions, instant search results, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hero section builder:<\/strong> Customize your KB hero section, with colors, backgrounds, animations, and advanced options. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Interactive checklists:<\/strong> Add interactive checklists or single checkboxes inside articles for tutorials and workflows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PDF export:<\/strong> Export articles or full analytics reports with one click.<\/li>\n<li><strong>KB Widget<\/strong> Add your knowledge base anywhere using the [ikbase_widget] shortcode. Give users quick search access with live, dropdown results right inside the page they\u2019re on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video Section<\/strong> Add video\/tutorial section for the demo videos<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product sections &amp; landing:<\/strong> Multiple product lines, product-scoped help topics, and an optional product picker before the main knowledge base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Help Center &amp; Support<\/h3>\n\n<p>Need help setting up? 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You can enable user-role restrictions from Settings &gt; Knowledge Base to control who can view articles.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20plugin%20mobile-friendly%3F\"><h3>Is this plugin mobile-friendly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, it is fully responsive and optimized for smartphones and tablets.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20customize%20the%20look%20and%20feel%3F\"><h3>Can I customize the look and feel?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Absolutely. You can apply custom CSS or override the plugin's templates to match your site's branding.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20it%20include%20article%20analytics%3F\"><h3>Does it include article analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Built-in view counters, like\/dislike feedback system, and comprehensive analytics dashboard help track user engagement.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20import%20or%20export%20articles%3F\"><h3>Can I import or export articles?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin includes import\/export functionality for easy backup and transfer of knowledge base content.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20plugin%20support%20faqs%3F\"><h3>Does this plugin support FAQs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. From v1.0.5, you can enable a dedicated FAQ system with schema markup for SEO.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20hide%20certain%20categories%3F\"><h3>Can I hide certain categories?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Categories can be hidden or shown on the frontend from category settings (new in 1.0.5).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20hide%20empty%20categories%3F\"><h3>Can I hide empty categories?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. There\u2019s a global option in <strong>Basic Settings<\/strong> to show\/hide empty help topics.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20it%20include%20analytics%3F\"><h3>Does it include analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The free plugin includes basic counters, feedback, and admin analytics summaries. Advanced analytics, funnels, and external integrations (GA4, Mixpanel) are provided by the separate Pro add-on.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20the%20widget%20anywhere%3F\"><h3>Can I use the widget anywhere?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The KB widget shortcode (<code>[ikbase_widget]<\/code>) is provided by the separate Pro add-on.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20change%20the%20terms%20%22articles%22%20and%20%22categories%22%3F\"><h3>Can I change the terms \"Articles\" and \"Categories\"?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can rename \"Articles\" to \"Knowledge Base\" and \"Categories\" to \"Help Topics\" in the settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20organize%20articles%3F\"><h3>How do I organize articles?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Articles can be grouped using help topics (formerly categories) for better organization and navigation.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20control%20access%20per%20article%3F\"><h3>Can I control access per article?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can set access permissions globally or override them on a per-article basis.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20when%20i%20uninstall%20the%20plugin%3F\"><h3>What happens when I uninstall the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The plugin provides options to retain or remove data, giving you more control during uninstallation.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20analytics%20features%20are%20available%3F\"><h3>What analytics features are available?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The free plugin includes view counts, feedback, and admin analytics summaries. Advanced analytics and exports are provided by the separate Pro add-on.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20custom%20fonts%3F\"><h3>Can I use custom fonts?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The free plugin supports core typography settings. Additional typography options (including more Google Fonts controls) are provided by the separate Pro add-on.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"are%20there%20premium%20templates%20available%3F\"><h3>Are there premium templates available?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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