What are the requirements for Webflow Portfolio examples in regards to the depth of combo classes?
TL;DR
- Limit combo class depth to 1–2 levels and avoid excessive nesting to maintain clean, scalable CSS.
- Use consistent, semantic naming conventions with utility or BEM-style classes, and balance global utility classes with custom ones for maintainability.
Webflow portfolio examples should showcase thoughtful use of combo classes without overusing them. There's no strict requirement, but Webflow expects a strong understanding of combo class depth and best practices if you're demonstrating your skills.
1. Understand Combo Class Best Practices
- Combo classes in Webflow are used to modify a base class with additional styling.
- Excessive use or deep nesting of combo classes can lead to hard-to-maintain CSS and style conflicts.
- It's better to limit depth to 1–2 levels (a base class plus 1 or 2 useful variations).
2. Demonstrate Naming and Reusability
- Show that you understand naming conventions by using semantic, consistent class names.
- Use utility classes and BEM-style naming when appropriate instead of deeply nested combo classes.
- Avoid using combo classes for layout tweaks that should be handled globally or via style guides.
3. Portfolio Judgment Criteria (Unofficial but Recommended)
- Clean structure: Your project should show awareness of organizing styles across multiple pages or components.
- Minimal redundancy: Avoid similar combo classes with slightly different names or styles (a sign of poor organization).
- Adaptive design: Use classes that respond well to mobile and breakpoint changes.
4. Use Global Classes Judiciously
- When appropriate, leverage Webflow’s global utility classes (like margin, padding utilities) instead of creating new combo classes for spacing.
- Balance between custom classes and global utility classes to show control and design system thinking.
Summary
While there’s no hard rule, Webflow portfolio examples should show minimal, intentional use of combo classes—ideally with 1–2 layers of depth. Focus on clean structure, scalable class naming, and maintainability to reflect good Webflow practices.
