When You Should and Shouldn’t Use Webflow

Webflow is great. It has tons of use cases. We love it. Though there are certain instances where Webflow definitely isn't the optimal solution.

Today we're looking at 3 fantastic Webflow use cases and 3 instances where Webflow simply can't compete with platforms like Shopify or WordPress.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Any use cases we're missing? What other things is Webflow not the best tool for? Let us know in the comments below.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Use case #1
1:50 Use case #2
2:42 Use case #3
3:40 Do not use #1
5:27 Do not use #2
6:25 Do not use #3

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[azegaspa]

should - marketing website, portfolio website, content website (blog)
shouldn't - big ecommerce website, big media website, for one time users(non programmers)

[annettekempers]

This fits nicely with the Q&A of this week! We need to think about what will work best for the client.

[monicasnopestad]

Never had a better explanation of what to choose! Now I totally understand why I have struggled building my own website :) Thanks!

[PaytonClarkSmith]

Like all site builders, Webflow definitely has its limitations. So you have to decide if it fits into your process and the types of sites you are building. For my agency it has been the PERFECT fit (especially when we focus on ranking those sites with SEO), but it may not be the best for you. This video does a pretty good job showing us where Webflow can fit in to your business.

[JerryNordstrom]

With the power of being able to manage every element of a design, comes the complexity of managing every element of the design. I'm excited to see where webflow brings this tool, I wish their service plans didn't come off like a bargain rate cell phone plan... Remember the days of all those "creative web designs" that the general population could not figure out how to navigate? I'm truly shocked that Adobe never adapted Dreamweaver to work with wordpress or a CMS natively.

[anapaola]

Totally agree, I was excited to use Webflow with my clients because of all of the design freedom, however, most of my clients are eCommerce business or need booking capabilities like doctors or hotels, who also need login credentiale, hence Webflow is no suited for my type of customers.

And I know some plugins and advanced code could make it work, it honestly, the price of Webflow plus the price of each workaround does not justifies choosing Webflow over Shopify.

I wonder if a platform so limited could be sustainable in the long run.

[raultrigo]

Awesome description on when to use webflow, I've been looking for this for some time, I am planning to upload content and modify on a weekly basis, want to build a personal customized website, thank you...webflow seems to fit my needs....

[michaelpayne]

Thanks Ran. I can't think of any other do/don't use cases but thanks for confirming that, for my area of interest, I was right to switch from WordPress/Elementor to Webflow and take your course!

[thearaav]

Keep uploading tutorial and video consistently, brother your video really really useful.

[iyasushiferaw]

4:27 Like how the frame zooms out a bit when he said the work "BIG". Props.

[johnclive]

Excellent video - very clear, thank you.

[jee]

I really appreciate this insight thank you!

[beatricejjj]

Thank you for this video. I am left with two options to pick from for my UX design portfolio. I want to choose from editor X and Squarespace; which is the best to pick?

[markrobbins]

Seems like Webflow will be a good fit for what I do. I appreciate the candor with regards to when it is not a good fit.

[Najobajo]

I appreciate the suggestions for portfolios near the end. Definitely not looking to drive a learning curve now

[alex.e.jtulkens]

Man thanks for this vid, everything is verry well explained.

[ayrtonlavayen]

I agree with Ran, it's important to know the limitations

[kwamefrancis]

I realize with webflow is all about integrations and not using all of its native features. So it seems that the dev team is aware of the limitations

[movementhour]

Loved this video! Thanks so much 😀 I'm trying to create a video library of on-demand workouts, preferably one that requires a sign-up and monthly membership fee to access. Would you recommend webflow for this? 😀

[amansonwani]

In freelancing what is our frequently used way to design front-end is it "web flow" or "using templates like bootstrap and WordPress".