How can my clients maintain the multiple page website I create for them using Webflow's $16/month plan, considering they may only need to make occasional changes and may not want to pay for a full plan?
TL;DR
- Use the $16/month Webflow CMS plan to host content-driven, multi-page sites with up to 2,000 CMS items and 3 content editors.
- Set up CMS Collections and train clients to use the Webflow Editor for content updates, while you handle structural or design changes as needed.
Clients can maintain a multi-page Webflow site on the $16/month CMS plan with limited complexity, especially if they only need to make occasional content updates. Here's how to make it work efficiently under those constraints.
1. Understand the $16/Month CMS Plan
- The CMS Site Plan is the $16/month (billed yearly) option often used for content-driven websites.
- It allows you to host a site with up to 2,000 CMS items (blog posts, team members, etc.), but is limited to 3 content editors.
- Your clients can make basic changes via the Webflow Editor, but they cannot modify site structure or styles—only content.
2. Use the Webflow Editor for Client Updates
- The Webflow Editor is client-friendly and allows non-technical users to:
- Edit text, images, and links directly on the page.
- Add or remove blog posts, events, etc., via CMS Collections.
- Update SEO meta titles and descriptions.
- To access the Editor, clients go to yourdomain.com?edit, log in, and start editing directly on the live site.
3. Avoid Unnecessary Designer Access
- Since only users with Webflow accounts and a paid Workspace plan can access the Designer, your clients will not be able to modify layouts without your help.
- To prevent billing confusion or clients mistakenly signing up for higher plans, encourage content-only maintenance using the Webflow Editor.
4. Set Up and Train for CMS Use
- Create CMS Collections for recurring content (e.g., blog posts, testimonials, team members).
- Configure Collection Pages with dynamic templates to ensure clients can scale without needing new static pages.
- Provide a brief training or video guide on how to:
- Use the Editor interface.
- Add/edit CMS items.
- Publish changes.
5. Encourage “Occasional Update” Strategy
- For a client who only needs occasional changes, this setup is ideal:
- They use the Editor to keep content fresh.
- You handle occasional design tweaks or layout changes as-needed (billed separately).
Summary
Clients on the $16/month Webflow CMS plan can maintain a multi-page site by using the Webflow Editor to update content. While they can't access the Designer without subscribing to a Workspace plan, you can set up CMS Collections and train them to handle updates efficiently without needing frequent or expensive support.
