Did changing the DNS records in Webflow to point to a new URL successfully update the website design?

Changing the DNS records in Webflow to point to a new URL does not directly update the website design. DNS (Domain Name System) records are responsible for translating a domain name (such as www.example.com) into an IP address, which indicates where the website's server is located. The purpose of changing DNS records is to redirect traffic from one domain to another.

To update the website design in Webflow, you need to make changes within the Webflow designer interface. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Access your Webflow account and select the project you want to update the design for.
2. In the project dashboard, click on the "Designer" button. This will open up the Webflow Designer tool.
3. Use the designer tool to make changes to your website's layout, content, colors, fonts, and other design elements.
4. Once you're done with the design changes, click on the "Publish" button in the top-right corner of the designer interface.
5. A modal window will appear, prompting you to choose where to publish the changes. Select the Webflow subdomain or custom domain where you want the updates to be applied.
6. Click on the "Publish" button to save and apply the design changes.
7. If you're using a custom domain, then you need to ensure that your DNS records are properly set up to point to Webflow's servers. This involves adding a CNAME or an A record in your domain registrar's DNS settings.

It's important to note that DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate across the internet. During this period, some users may still see the old website design until the new DNS records have fully propagated.

In summary, changing DNS records in Webflow is necessary for redirecting traffic to a new URL, but it doesn't directly update the website design. Design changes need to be made within the Webflow Designer tool, followed by publishing the changes to the desired domain or subdomain.

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