Can I turn off certain pages in Webflow or do I need to create a copy of the site and delete those pages?If I export the website to other hosting, does that mean I won't be able to make changes to it?
Can I turn off certain pages in Webflow or do I need to create a copy of the site and delete those pages?
In Webflow, you have the ability to turn off certain pages without the need to create a copy of the site or delete those pages. This functionality is particularly useful if you want to temporarily hide pages from your live site without permanently removing them from your project. Here's how you can turn off pages in Webflow:
- Log in to your Webflow account and open your project.
- Select the Pages panel on the left-hand side of the Designer.
- Locate and click on the page you want to turn off.
- In the right-hand panel, you'll find the Visibility option.
- Click on the eye icon to hide the selected page from your live site.
By turning off a page in Webflow, it will no longer be visible to your site's visitors, but you can still access and edit it from the Designer. This feature enables you to keep a page hidden while you make changes or updates, or if you simply don't want it to be accessible for a certain period of time. Once you're ready to display the page again, you can easily turn its visibility back on using the same method.
If I export the website to other hosting, does that mean I won't be able to make changes to it?
When you export a website from Webflow and host it on another hosting provider, it does not mean that you won't be able to make changes to it. Exporting simply means that you're taking the static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files generated by Webflow's export feature and hosting them elsewhere.
Once the website is exported and hosted on another platform, you can continue to make changes to the site through code if you have the necessary technical skills. However, you won't have the luxury of using Webflow's visual Designer or CMS capabilities to make edits. Instead, you will need to directly modify the code within the exported files using a code editor.
If you prefer to make ongoing changes using a visual interface and take advantage of Webflow's powerful features, it's recommended to keep your website hosted within the Webflow platform. This way, you can easily access and update your site without the need to deal with manual code modifications. Additionally, Webflow hosting offers unique benefits such as automatic SSL certificate setup, faster load times, and seamless integration with Webflow's designer and CMS tools.
It's worth noting that if you continually export your website from Webflow and make changes to it outside of the platform, you may encounter difficulties when you attempt to import your updated code back into Webflow at a later stage. Therefore, it's generally more convenient and efficient to host and make changes within the Webflow environment if you frequently update your website.
Overall, the decision to export your website and host it elsewhere depends on your specific needs and preferences. Just keep in mind that exporting your site to a different host means losing the benefits of Webflow's user-friendly interface and CMS features.
Additional Questions:
- How do I turn off a page in Webflow?
- Can I hide certain website pages without deleting them in Webflow?
- Is it possible to export a website from Webflow and make changes to it outside of the platform?
