Four Delivery Methods with Webflow

This article introduces four delivery methods available when outsourcing Webflow site development to an agency or freelancer. By understanding the features and benefits of each option, you can choose the most suitable method for your specific situation.

1. Client Owns the Project

In this method, the client owns the Webflow account and project, allowing them full control over managing and updating the site.

Benefits

• Clients can freely add new features or make major updates.
• No maintenance or management fees are charged by the developer.
• Developers don't need to manage billing or site ownership, reducing their risk and workload.

If You Need Ongoing Site Maintenance

When ongoing maintenance is required, developers can purchase their own Workspace account and be invited to the client’s project, enabling them to continue updating the site.

2. Developer Owns the Project and Handles Maintenance

This method is ideal for clients who lack IT knowledge or want to fully delegate site management to the developer.

Benefits

• Developers handle all management and updates, saving the client time and effort.
• Clients can still make simple updates (text, images, links, blog posts) via Editor mode.

Drawbacks

• Ongoing maintenance fees are required.

3. Delivery via Code Export

The developer exports the website as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files and delivers it to the client.

Benefits

• Clients can use their own pre-contracted servers, reducing hosting costs.
• Suitable for static sites with minimal updates.

Drawbacks

• Every change or update requires exporting the site again in Webflow and re-uploading it to the server.
• CMS and other dynamic Webflow features become unavailable.

Conclusion: Choose the Best Delivery Method

Each delivery method has its own characteristics and advantages. Consider your needs and technical skills when choosing the most suitable option for your Webflow project.