What is the expected timeline for a new record in a Webflow Collection to go from "Staged for Publish" to being published?
The expected timeline for a new record in a Webflow Collection to go from "Staged for Publish" to being published depends on a few factors, such as the hosting plan you are on and any manual actions you may need to take. Here is a breakdown of the timeline:
Staging and editing: Once you've created a new record in a Webflow Collection, you'll typically spend time staging and editing the content until it is ready to be published. This process can vary based on the complexity of the content and the amount of editing required.
Publishing trigger: Once you've made all the necessary changes and are satisfied with the content, you need to trigger the publishing process. In Webflow, this can be done by manually clicking the "Publish" button or by setting up an auto-publishing schedule.
Publishing time: The time it takes for a new record to go from "Staged for Publish" to being published depends on your hosting plan. If you are on a Free Plan, it may take a few minutes for the changes to be updated on the live site. On other plans like the CMS or Business plans, the publishing process is typically much faster, usually within seconds.
DNS propagation: Besides the publishing process on Webflow's end, you also need to consider the time it takes for the DNS changes to propagate. When you publish a new record, Webflow updates its servers, but it can take some time for these updates to be reflected across the entire internet. DNS propagation can take up to 24-48 hours, although it often happens much faster.
To summarize, the expected timeline for a new record in a Webflow Collection to go from "Staged for Publish" to being published can range from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on the hosting plan and DNS propagation.
