Can I change the Published On date of blog posts in Webflow when transferring from WordPress?
TL;DR
- Create a custom date field in Webflow CMS and map the Published Date from WordPress during import.
- Use this custom field in the blog post template to display the correct date instead of Webflow's default.
- Ensure proper SEO & redirects by matching WordPress URLs and setting up 301 redirects if needed.
When transferring blog posts from WordPress to Webflow, you may need to retain the original Published On date. However, Webflow CMS does not offer a built-in way to manually set this date. Here’s what you can do:
1. Create a Custom Date Field
- In Webflow CMS, go to your Collection settings.
- Add a new Date field (e.g., "Original Publish Date").
- When importing data from WordPress, map the Published Date to this new field.
2. Display the Custom Date Instead
- In Webflow Designer, use the new Original Publish Date field in your blog post template instead of the default Published On date.
- This ensures posts show the correct date, even if Webflow assigns a new internal publication date.
3. Maintain SEO & Redirects
- If you’re preserving URLs, ensure they match the WordPress format in Webflow slugs.
- Set up 301 redirects in Webflow’s site settings if necessary.
Summary
You cannot change the Webflow-assigned Published On date, but you can create a custom date field to display the correct date instead. Use this field in your blog design to preserve the original post timing from WordPress.