1.) Is it possible to have a master template for multiple Webflow sites?2.) How can changes made to the master template affect all of the sites?

Published on
September 23, 2023

1. Is it possible to have a master template for multiple Webflow sites?

Yes, it is possible to have a master template for multiple Webflow sites. Webflow offers a powerful feature called "Symbols" that allows you to create reusable components across multiple pages within the same site, or even across different Webflow sites.

To create a master template using Symbols, follow these steps:

  1. Open the project you want to create the master template in.
  2. Design a section, such as a header or footer, that you want to reuse on multiple pages.
  3. Select the section and click on the "Make a Symbol" button in the top-right corner of the Designer.
  4. Name the symbol and save it.
  5. Once the symbol is created, you can drag and drop it onto any page in your project.
  6. Any changes made to the master template will automatically update all instances of that symbol across your project.

With this approach, you can maintain a consistent design across all of your sites by using the same master template or symbols.

2. How can changes made to the master template affect all of the sites?

When changes are made to the master template or symbols in Webflow, those changes can be automatically reflected across all sites that use that template or symbol. Here's how that works:

  1. Open the project containing the master template or symbols.
  2. Make the desired changes to the template, such as updating the design or content.
  3. Once you save the changes, Webflow will automatically update all instances of that master template or symbol across all the sites that are linked to it.

This powerful feature saves time and effort by ensuring consistency across multiple sites without the need to manually update each site separately.

Please note that for changes to propagate across all sites, the sites need to be connected to the same master template or symbols. If the sites are disconnected from the master template or symbols, changes made to the template will not be applied.

Additional questions:

  1. Can I create multiple master templates for different sections of a Webflow site?
  2. How do I detach a site from a master template or symbols in Webflow?
  3. Can I transfer a master template or symbols from one Webflow project to another?