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Stories, insights, and advice that will transform how you design and build for the web.
Everything we launched at Webflow Conf 2024
A recap of everything we announced at Webflow Conf 2024 to help teams build, manage, analyze, and optimize websites.
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Marketer’s guide to always-on website optimization
Highlight your work and attract new opportunities with Upwork and Webflow
How leading companies optimize their websites to drive conversions and revenue
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Your marketing site needs to be an experience in 2024
Introducing the next generation of Webflow Apps and updates to our developer platform
How collaborative web development helps teams build better websites, faster
Webflow is the first Website Experience Platform (WXP)
As the first Website Experience Platform, Webflow empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites that scale.
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How to create your website using free resources
Are you scouting resources for free website creation? We’ve compiled a checklist of everything you’ll need to mark your presence online without spending a dime.
Announcing the 2022 Webflow Awards Winners
In case you missed the awards ceremony at Webflow Conf, here are all the amazing, talented winners of Webflow Awards in 2022.
Webflow Conf wrap up
A recap of product announcements along with highlights from sessions, the Speed Build challenge, Webflow Awards, and conference reactions.
What we announced at Webflow Conf 2022
Here’s a look at everything we shipped and announced at Webflow Conf 2022.
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Four brilliant ways no-code platforms are improving user onboarding
Reduce friction and activate your users faster – here’s what the most innovative platforms are doing that’s working
The ultimate pre-launch checklist for your website: 6 essentials
Don’t hit publish on your new site before making sure everything’s in order, from design to functionality. Follow this pre-launch checklist, then go live.
Shopping cart design: Examples and best practices
Nearly 70% of online shoppers abandon their shopping carts. Combat this issue by using the best shopping cart design practices for your ecommerce website.
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What are backlinks?
Understand the basics of backlinks and why obtaining high-quality backlinks is so important.
How to come up with a brand name: The ultimate guide
Are you looking for an iconic name for your company? Here’s our ultimate guide on how to come up with a memorable brand name.
5 steps to build your personal brand
A brand doesn’t always have to be for a corporation. It can just as easily be for an individual. Learn why personal branding matters and how to brand yourself.
Your ultimate guide to Webflow Conf 2022
Here's everything you need to know about Webflow Conf as an attendee.
September 2022 projects: engaging animation, photographs as design, and multi-path navigation
September 2022 projects: engaging animation, photographs as design, and multi-path navigation
Take a look at 7 projects that used animation, navigation schemes, and anchoring photographs to make their web designs pop.
How to start a blog in 2024: The beginner’s guide
Establish an online presence for your personal brand and present yourself as an authority. Here’s our in-depth guide for beginners on starting a blog.
The 12 best websites for free (and low-cost) fonts
Fonts are a key aspect of web design. Discover 12 sites with unique fonts that won't break the bank and learn how to incorporate them into your work.
Announcing the 2022 Webflow Awards Finalists
We're thrilled to announce this year's Webflow Awards finalists in various categories that highlight imaginative projects and brilliant builds.
Freelancing for web designing: what to know and how to start
Interested in freelancing for web designing? Here are four essentials to know before starting your freelance journey in web design.
How to price your freelance design services
Wondering how to set the right prices for freelance graphic design services? Our guide has everything you need to negotiate with your next client.
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Homepage history: Apple.com
Let’s look at over 25 years of Apple.com homepages and see how it has influenced a generation of designers and marketers.
5 amazing corporate website designs to inspire you
Do you want to build the dream website for your client? Here are five company website designs to inspire you and five tips to help you do it right.
Responsive design: 10 best practices for your website
Whether you’re redesigning or starting from scratch, our 10 tips on responsive web design will help you create a site that shines on any device.
10 best Google Fonts for your website in 2024
Find the best fonts for your website using Google Fonts. Here are our top 10 font picks for 2024 and the benefits of using Google Fonts.
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How to foster creativity in your marketing department
Creativity is the engine that makes marketing run — here's how to make sure your team keeps it top of mind.
11 documentaries designers should add to their watch list
Tune into these design documentaries to spark your creativity, delve into intriguing topics, and immerse yourself in the work of top creatives.
7 must attend Webflow Conf online sessions
Attending Webflow Conf this year? Check out our rundown of unmissable online sessions for any attendee.
What is a permalink
Let's explore permalinks, their purpose and why they matter.
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Scaling the Webflow CMS to new heights
How we're unlocking a whole new level of scalability on the CMS for Enterprise customers.
8 stunning wedding website examples to inspire your own
Check out these fun and inspiring wedding websites, all built in Webflow.
August 2022 projects: immersive experiences, one page wonders, and customizable views
August 2022 projects: immersive experiences, one page wonders, and customizable views
Explore 9 projects that show off interesting experiences with mesmerizing interactions, clean layouts, and customizable visuals.
Top 8 ways to supercharge Webflow site performance
Use these 8 proven strategies to ensure your Webflow site performance remains top notch.
Updates to Webflow’s pricing and plans
An overview of changes to our Site plan pricing, plus new Workspaces for freelancers and agencies.
Three designers’ perspectives on approaching a website redesign
We talked to three designers to get their POV on tackling redesign projects.
How Webflow empowers Lazarev.agency to build award-winning websites
Discover how this talented team uses Webflow to build engaging user experiences for a wide range of clients.
Low fidelity vs. high fidelity: the differences between design prototypes
Learn about the differences between low fidelity and high fidelity designs and when to use each.
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The power of automation, natively in Webflow
We’re excited to announce the launch of Logic, now in beta.
How your website affects your bottom line
Learn how building an engaging and optimized web experience can transform your website into an essential marketing asset and a major source of revenue.
SSL certificate: What it is and why your website needs one
Learn what an SSL certificate is and how it helps you make your website more secure and attractive to both visitors and search engines.
How to add IDX to a real estate website
Learn how to quickly integrate IDX listings on your real estate website without having to write code.
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How Webflow helps agencies accelerate their time to market
Discover how agencies use Webflow for rapid-prototyping, simple collaboration, complex CMS structures, and more to support an efficient and successful business.
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Announcing the 2022 Webflow Awards
Discover the 2022 Webflow Awards categories and nominate your favorite community members, customers, and partners for a chance to be recognized at Webflow Conf
What is html?
HTML is a markup language that serves as the foundation of the World Wide Web.
How Dock built a collaborative workspace to fix the buyer-seller relationship
How Dock built a collaborative workspace to fix the buyer-seller relationship
Learn how software company Dock went from Webflow-powered prototype to a full-fledged external collaboration tool and business.
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July 2022 projects: captivating animation, standout typography, and playful professionalism
July 2022 projects: captivating animation, standout typography, and playful professionalism
Check out 9 projects that caught our attention with great animation, typography, and unconventional design.
Webflow product update: August 2022
From our Memberships beta to Made in Webflow, to everything in between — here’s our half-year recap on our latest and greatest product launches since March.
Can I use WebP? A format made for the web
Get the lowdown on what WebP images are, and how they can help improve your site.
What is a gif
From its beginnings as the first color image format, to the animated gifs of today, learn all about what they are and how they’re used.
How to convince your boss your marketing team should try Webflow
Learn how you can address questions from your boss and team about Webflow.
How to run a productive website retrospective
Prompt deeper discussions and get more actionable results from your website retrospectives
How to design a website: a nine step guide
In this post, we’ll go over how to design a website step-by-step. From defining your website scope to launching and scaling, we’ll cover it all.
8 integrations for website performance monitoring
Web design isn’t just about creating aesthetically pleasing websites. It’s also about helping your clients meet their business goals.
reCAPTCHAs: Blocking bots, preserving history, and inspiring memes
How reCAPTCHAs went from preventing spam to helping preserve history and generating memes.
Audio logos: what they are, why they work, and how to use them
Audio logos are more than just catchy riffs. Learn more about what they are, why they’re so effective, and how you can get your own unique tune.
Introducing Webflow Conf
Our annual conference is back — with a new name. Come join us from November 9-10, 2022 in San Francisco and online.
June 2022 projects: unique formats, cool cloneables, and colorful creations
Explore nine projects that showcase interesting layouts, useful cloneable elements, and fun colors.
How to write a blog post that your audience will actually want to read
Your comprehensive guide to writing a compelling and high-quality blog post.
From 0 prospects to 36 interviews: a Webflow portfolio success story
Content Designer Kasturi Roy shares how building her portfolio in Webflow helped her overcome imposter syndrome and land a dream job.
Meet Webflow’s new Chief Operating Officer
Learn about our new COO and what brought her to Webflow.
Generational marketing: How to use color effectively
Generational marketing research and trends tell us that there just might be a shade for every age.
How to Webflow for Agencies: RocketAir
Discover how this agency uses Webflow as a go-to place for collaboration for strategists, designers, copywriters, and developers.
7 best website performance test tools in 2024
Looking to improve your website’s performance? Here are seven of the best website performance test tools you need to check out.
18 one page website templates to get you from idea to launch
Are you looking for one page website templates for your next website project? Get started with one of these customizable one page designs.
How I built my content design portfolio from scratch
Kasturi Roy gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the process of building, testing, and adapting the portfolio site that helped her break into content design.
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Learning resources for Webflow for Classroom
If you’re an educator teaching with Webflow, or a student learning a new tool, here’s some resources that’ll help you on your journey.
What is Javascript?
Learn all about the most commonly used computer programming language in the world and how it compares to other languages.
What is bootstrap?
Learn what Bootstrap is, how developers use it to save time while building sites and apps, and whether it’s right for your next web design project.
Celebrating pride at Webflow
A look at how the Webflow team celebrates pride in different ways during pride month and all year long.
The 5 best website analytics tools
These are the five best website analytics tools to help you understand how visitors find your site, interact with your content, and convert to customers.
5 Design & development podcasts worth listening to
Expand your creative knowledge and get inspired with these 5 design and development podcasts.
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8 featured Webflow projects: May 2022
See what designers have been up to last month on Made in Webflow.
Webflow sponsors a Girls Who Code summer program
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology.
Webflow named a Leader in 46 G2 Summer Reports
Webflow is excited to be recognized as a Leader by G2, the world’s largest tech marketplace, in its Summer 2022 reports.
9 best favicon generators
Quickly create the favicons you need with these 9 helpful favicon generators.
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How to move from freelance design work to running a 6-figure agency
Rhami Aboud of Arch Web Design shares his personal experience and tips for freelancers who want to build a thriving agency.
11 Google Analytics alternatives
Google Analytics isn’t the end-all-be-all of web analytics. Check out these great alternative solutions.
How Flowbase leverages the Webflow Affiliate Program to grow their business
How Flowbase leverages the Webflow Affiliate Program to grow their business
Flowbase pursued a vision and got rewarded for it — see how the Webflow affiliate program could help you do the same.
11 design collaboration tools for hyper-productive teams
With the right design collaboration tools, you can sync with your team and become more productive.
SEO title tags: What are they and how to write them
Title tags are an important part of your on-page SEO, and when crafted thoughtfully, they can connect more people to your content.
How to adjust your SEO marketing strategy as your business grows
Looking to invest more in your SEO marketing strategy but don’t know where to start? Check out our guide on how to adjust your SEO strategy as you grow.
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9 great graduate portfolio examples
We’re committed to making Webflow free for students and educators, and are constantly delighted by the work that they’re producing.
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What is whitespace and how to use it in design
Learn about the different forms and functions of whitespace and discover inspiring ways to use it in your designs.
10 color meanings: the psychology of using different colors
Color is one of the most powerful tools in your design toolkit. Learn how to harness the power of color symbolism by exploring different color meanings.
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API Webflowers on why representation matters
For Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022, members of Webflow's Asian affinity group discuss the importance of representation in media, work and life.
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8 featured Webflow projects: April 2022
Take a closer look at the 8 different websites from the Webflow Showcase that caught our attention in April.
How no-code empowers Upwork to spring into action during times of crisis
Upwork launched campaigns designed to support its community of freelancers and offer emergency assistance to those impacted by war and COVID-19.
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Http vs. https: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
When it comes to HTTP vs HTTPS, one small letter makes a big difference in keeping your site — and your users’ data — secure and trustworthy.
9 inspiring examples of ecommerce websites made in Webflow
Check out these beautiful examples of ecommerce website design to inspire your own online store.
9 awards every agency should know about
Stand out from the crowd and gain online recognition with these 9 website design awards platforms.
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Get to know accessibility advocate Alexa Heinrich
While most accessibility resources focus on webpages, Alexa Heinrich dedicated her resource hub to social media content.
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Neumorphism: Its rise and fall in UI design
How and why did neumorphism's subtle blend of light, shadows, and curves come in and out of fashion so quickly?
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How to add Google Analytics to a website
Learn how to add Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to your website (by following a step-by-step guide with screenshots!)
30 best web design tools and resources to try in 2023
Discover some of the best web design tools and resources for designers — from designing websites to creating animations.
90s jazz design: cups, controversy, and nostalgia
From paper cups to pop culture — the surprisingly dramatic story of the 90s jazz design.
A 4-step guide to measure website performance
A 4-step overview of the activities teams can do to measure and optimize the performance of their website.
Meet Webflow’s new Chief Marketing Officer
Learn about our new CMO and what brought him to Webflow.
A guide to photography website design
A collection of resources for photography website design covering everything from inspiration, templates, hosting, and how to make a site that stands out.
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How marketers can work better with design — asynchronously
Our guide to making async work between marketers and designers more successful.
The organizational structure of a successful, award-winning agency
We talked to Vaan about how they built and adapted the organizational structure of their award-winning agency.
5 Wordpress plugins you won’t need with Webflow
What if you could get the same functionality of the best WordPress plugins without additional costs and potential risks?
Copywriters and designers: How to work better together
Good design and good copy go hand in hand. Here’s how to build closer collaboration between these two essential creative functions.
Top-level domains: What they are and how to use them
Learn how top-level domains, like .com or .org, signal to visitors what a website does, who it’s for, and whether it can be trusted.
A better site experience
In our ebook, learn how to approach your next website redesign – from collaboration and trust-building to finding the right tools.
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