Can I build websites on Webflow and host them on SiteGround?Can I have both building and hosting capabilities on one plan with Webflow?

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September 23, 2023

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Yes, you can build websites on Webflow and host them on SiteGround. Webflow is a web design and development platform that allows you to design and develop websites using a visual interface. It offers a powerful CMS, e-commerce functionality, and various design and development tools. Once you have built your website on Webflow, you can export the code and host it on a different hosting provider like SiteGround.

Webflow offers built-in hosting capabilities, which means that you can host your website directly on their platform. However, if you prefer to use a different hosting provider like SiteGround, you have the flexibility to do so.

To host your Webflow site on SiteGround, you will need to export your site's code from Webflow and upload it to your SiteGround hosting account. Here are the steps to accomplish this:

Export the code from Webflow:

In the Webflow Designer, go to the Project Settings.
Navigate to the "Hosting" tab.
Click on the "Export Code" button.
Choose the export options that suit your needs and click on the "Export" button.
This will download a ZIP file containing your website's code.

Upload the code to SiteGround:

Log in to your SiteGround hosting account.
Go to the cPanel dashboard.
Locate the "File Manager" and click on it.
Navigate to the desired location where you want to upload your website's code.
Click on the "Upload" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded from Webflow.
Once the file is uploaded, you can right-click on it and choose the "Extract" option to unzip the contents.

Set up your domain:

In SiteGround's cPanel, go to the "Domains" section.
Click on "Add Domain" or "Addon Domains", depending on your needs.
Follow the prompts to add your domain name and associate it with the folder where you uploaded your website's code.
Update your domain's DNS settings to point to SiteGround's servers.

Test your website:

Wait for the DNS changes to propagate, which can take up to 24-48 hours.
Access your website by typing your domain name in a web browser.
If everything was set up correctly, you should see your Webflow website hosted on SiteGround.

By following these steps, you can build your website on Webflow and use SiteGround for hosting. This gives you the flexibility to utilize Webflow's powerful design and development capabilities while leveraging SiteGround's reliable hosting infrastructure.

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