Is there documentation available on how to include CMS content when exporting a site from Webflow to upload onto an FTP?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is documentation available on how to include CMS content when exporting a site from Webflow to upload onto an FTP. When exporting a site from Webflow, you have the option to include the CMS content, ensuring that the CMS-driven content is preserved and functional on the exported site. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Exporting the Webflow site:
  • Go to your Webflow project and click on the "Export" button located in the top-right corner of the Designer interface.
  • In the Export modal, choose the "Export All CMS Content" option under the "CMS" section.
  • Select the desired export format (HTML, ZIP, or WordPress) and click on the "Export" button.
  • Wait for the export to complete, and you will receive a download link for the exported files.
  1. Uploading the exported site to an FTP server:
  • Access your FTP client or file manager provided by your hosting provider.
  • Connect to your FTP server using the FTP credentials provided by your hosting provider.
  • Upload the exported files to the desired directory on the server. Make sure to upload all the files and folders included in the export package.
  1. Configuring the CMS content:
  • If you exported the site as HTML, the CMS content will be exported as flat HTML files, and you will need to manually update the content on those pages.
  • If you exported the site as WordPress, you can import the exported WordPress files into your WordPress installation and configure the CMS content through the WordPress admin dashboard.

By following these steps, you can successfully include CMS content when exporting a site from Webflow to upload onto an FTP server. It ensures that your CMS-driven content remains intact and functioning on the exported site.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I export a Webflow site with CMS content?
  2. What are the different export formats available in Webflow?
  3. Can I import an exported Webflow site into WordPress?