Do the URLs for inline images in articles on Webflow CMS persist when shutting down a site, or do they need to be migrated?
When you shut down a Webflow site, the URLs for the inline images in articles on the Webflow CMS will no longer be accessible. This is because the images are typically hosted on Webflow's servers, and when you cancel your subscription or shut down your website, the hosting services for those images also cease.
To ensure that the URLs for inline images persist even after shutting down a site, you'll need to migrate the images to a different hosting provider. Here's a recommended approach for migrating inline images:
1. Export the CMS data: Before shutting down the site, export the CMS data from the Webflow project. This will include the image references and other content associated with each article.
2. Choose a new hosting provider: Look for a hosting provider that suits your needs and supports hosting images. Some popular options include Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or even self-hosting on another server. Compare their features, pricing, and ease of integration with your new website setup.
3. Upload the images to the new host: Once you have selected a new hosting provider, upload the inline images to the appropriate location. This could be a dedicated folder or bucket on your new hosting provider's servers.
4. Update the image references: In the exported CMS data, you will have a list of references to the inline images. You will need to update these references to point to the new URL of each image on the new host. This can be done manually or using a script or tool to automate the process, depending on the volume of images.
5. Import the updated data: Finally, import the updated CMS data, with the corrected image URLs, to your new website. This could involve setting up a new CMS in Webflow or importing the data into a different CMS, depending on your new website setup.
By following these steps, you can ensure that the URLs for inline images in your articles persist even after shutting down your Webflow site. Remember that this process requires careful attention to details and might involve some manual work, especially if you have a large number of images in your CMS.