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?
Published on
September 22, 2023
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?
