Web operation guide for the host | WordPress, reservations, payments, AI management

I want to update the inn’s homepage myself. But I don’t know where to start with WordPress, servers, reservation systems, SEO, and AI. This is a starting point for inn owners facing those questions.

Another mission of Neko Yado Research is to use technology to reduce some of the work for people who continue running inns while living with cats. We accumulate practical knowledge and procedures so that owners of inns run by small teams can feel that consulting Neko Yado Research makes things a little easier when problems arise.

It’s okay if you don’t know technical terms. Choose one entry point that is close to the problem you are currently having and read only the necessary articles in order. You don’t need to understand everything from the beginning.

Choose from your current worries

I don’t know who manages the website or which server it uses

What type of WordPress is yours? to check the differences between shared rental servers, managed WordPress, and VPS/Cloud. If your inn’s provider or person responsible for management is unclear, start here.

I want to update WordPress safely

Introduction to WordPress updates for the host will help you understand the entire process, from backups, updates, display confirmation, and decision-making in case of problems.

I don’t know what to ask AI for advice.

Introduction to Codex/Claude Code Consultation allows you to start with vague concerns such as “I want to improve my homepage.” We will explain how to have AI ask you questions before making any changes to your site.

I want a request text that can be used immediately by AI

You can copy requests for consultation, research, manuscript creation, publication, display confirmation, and monthly inspection from 10 WordPress Operation Prompts.

I want to review reservation management and online payments

Differences between reservation engine, channel manager, and PMS organizes the roles of reservation reception, inventory synchronization, and inside the inn operations, and then moves on to product comparison.

I want to improve customer attraction from Google search

Introduction to Google Search Console to learn how to check search terms, impressions, clicks, and index status. This is for inns that want to find improvements to existing pages before adding new articles.

Recommended order for the host using AI for the first time

If you want to use Codex or Claude Code, but don’t know much about editors or folders, we recommend the following order.

  1. Introduction to VS Code — Create a practice folder and get familiar with the screens and extensions
  2. Introduction to Codex/Claude Code consultation — Consultation in everyday language
  3. Safety rules for AI site management — Determine authority, confidential information, and scope of approval
  4. How to separate “investigate” and “change” — Separate research, proposal, draft, and production change
  5. 10 WordPress Operation Prompts — Use purpose-specific request letters
  6. Checklist before actual release — Decide whether it can be released, whether corrections are required, or whether the decision should be deferred.
  7. How to check after publication — Check HTTP, SEO, and smartphone display
  8. How to record discussions with AI in the operations manual — Take over decisions and next tasks

At first, all you need is a consultation and a read-only investigation. There is no need to manipulate the production server or reservation data.

Operate WordPress and servers safely

What we all want to know first

Accommodations using rental servers

If you are using Lolipop, Sakura’s rental server, X server, ConoHa WING, etc., this idea will be similar.

Accommodations using VPS/cloud

With VPS/cloud, not only WordPress but also the OS and database are managed. Don’t update or restart without knowing what you’re responsible for, and check the scope of your responsibility first.

Get help with site management with Codex/Claude Code

Consultation/Investigation/Judgment

Manuscript/Publication/Inspection

Operation example of Neko Yado Research

We do not disclose the actual connection information or internal environment, but introduce the judgment method and confirmation procedure.

Operate WordPress using WP-CLI

WP-CLI is a tool to manage WordPress using commands. Instead of handing over free management authority to the AI ​​from the beginning, you can start by reading and drafting one item.

  1. What is WP-CLI?Basics before letting AI help you with WordPress
  2. Preparations before passing WP-CLI to AI
  3. Introduction to WP-CLI without changes
  4. How to register only one article draft
  5. How to safely set categories, tags, and featured images
  6. How to create a limited WP-CLI wrapper
  7. From backup to article publication and display confirmation

In addition to the sentence “Do not use dangerous commands”, we also limit the operations that are allowed on the execution path side.

Choose a reservation system and online payment

First, understand the role

Don’t choose just the name “reservation system”; first decide on the role your inn needs.

Compare reservation systems

Prices and features vary, so don’t sign a contract just by comparing articles; check the provider’s current materials and estimates.

Payment and daily reservation operation

Contacting bookers, changing reservations, refunds, and payments are not left to AI alone; instead, humans confirm the target and amount.

Improve accommodation information and Google search

First, arrange the information on the site.

Before adding new articles, make sure that the information guests currently need is correct.

Start measuring with Google

Search Console and Analytics have different roles. The premise is that the inn owns the primary Google account, and that no more authority than necessary will be given to the production company or AI.

Free AGENTS.md/CLAUDE.md template

We have prepared a Markdown template that conveys the operating rules of the inn site to AI. Instead of saving it as a ZIP file, you can check the contents in your browser and then save it directly.

  1. Read Installation Instructions (README.md)
  2. When using Codex, display and save AGENTS.md
  3. If you also use Claude Code, display and save CLAUDE.md as well.

Templates do not guarantee safety. Please rewrite it to suit your inn’s server, backup, publishing procedures, and approval range. Do not include passwords, API keys, private keys, or guest booking information.

Decision criteria when in doubt

  • If you don’t know something, don’t guess, just say “unknown”
  • Separate consultation, investigation, draft, and production release
  • Check that a valid backup and a restoration method are available before making changes
  • Check the current official information for prices, specifications, and systems
  • Reservations, transmissions, payments, personal information, deletion, and restoration are decided by humans.
  • Check not only the AI completion report but also the public page yourself

Start with one article. If you are just consulting, there is no need to connect to a server or change WordPress.

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