Is there a way to duplicate a website in Webflow and then easily transfer it back and forth between freelancers without having to recreate all the work manually, specifically when it involves CMS collections?
Yes, there is a way to duplicate a website in Webflow and transfer it between freelancers without having to recreate all the work manually. The process involves exporting the website as a Webflow template and importing it into another Webflow account.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to duplicate a website in Webflow and transfer it between freelancers:
- Exporting the website as a Webflow template:
- Open the website you want to duplicate in the Webflow Designer.
- Go to the Project Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left panel.
- In the "General" tab, click on "Export Code".
- Select the option to "Export as a Webflow template".
- Choose whether you want to include or exclude the CMS content (collections) in the template.
- Importing the template into another Webflow account:
- In the new Webflow account, create a new project for the duplicated website.
- Go to the Project Settings of the new project.
- In the "General" tab, click on "Import Site".
- Upload the Webflow template file that you exported earlier.
- If you included CMS content in the template, make sure to map the CMS collections to the correct fields in the new project.
By following these steps, you can effectively duplicate a website in Webflow and transfer it between freelancers without losing any of the work done, including CMS collections. This process saves time and ensures a seamless transition between freelancers, as they can easily pick up where the previous freelancer left off.
Additional Questions:
- What is the process to duplicate a website in Webflow?
- How do I export a Webflow website as a template?
- Can I transfer a Webflow website between different Webflow accounts?