What features and settings are not included when you export a Webflow site?
When exporting a Webflow site, there are certain features and settings that are not included in the exported files. It's important to be aware of these limitations before exporting your site, in order to ensure a smooth transition to another hosting platform. Here are the features and settings that are not included when you export a Webflow site:
CMS Backend: Webflow's content management system (CMS) backend is not included in the exported files. This means that if your site is built using Webflow's CMS, you won't be able to manage your content through the CMS once you export.
Form Submissions: Webflow allows you to create forms on your site and collect form submissions. However, these form submissions are not included in the exported files. You will need to set up a third-party solution to collect and manage form submissions.
Dynamic Page Functionality: If your site uses dynamic pages, where content is pulled from a collection and displayed dynamically, this functionality will not work once you export your site. You will need to rebuild this functionality on your new hosting platform.
Interactions and Animations: Webflow provides a powerful visual interface for creating interactions and animations. Unfortunately, these interactions and animations are not exported with the site. You will need to recreate them using custom code or a different tool on your new platform.
E-commerce Functionality: If your site includes an e-commerce component using Webflow's native e-commerce features, this functionality will not be included in the exported files. You will need to set up a different e-commerce solution on your new platform.
Hosting and SSL: Webflow provides reliable hosting and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for your site. However, these services are not included in the exported files. You will need to set up hosting and SSL separately on your new platform.
Webflow Interactions and Staging: Webflow's unique interactions and staging functionality, which allow you to design and preview changes before publishing, are not included in the exported files. You will need to find alternative solutions for these features on your new platform.
It's essential to consider these limitations when deciding to export your Webflow site. While Webflow offers a seamless web design experience, some features and functionality may require additional setup and configuration when migrating to a different hosting platform.
Additional Questions:
- What components of the CMS are included when exporting a Webflow site?
- Can you export a Webflow site with customized breakpoints and responsive design?
- How can I recreate interactions and animations from a Webflow site after exporting?
