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How can I easily make future edits to exported Webflow sites hosted on Bluehost (or another hosting company) to avoid complications and still have the ability to make quick changes in the Webflow creator? Can you provide guidance on integrating WordPress for blogging with Webflow?

To make future edits to exported Webflow sites hosted on Bluehost or any other hosting company, there are a few steps you can follow to avoid complications and ensure a smooth workflow:

1. Export your Webflow site: First, export your Webflow site by going to the Webflow Editor and clicking on the "Export Code" button. This will generate a ZIP file containing all the necessary HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files required to host your site on any server.

2. Set up a local development environment: It's best to have a local development environment on your computer where you can edit and preview your website offline. You can use tools like MAMP (for Mac) or XAMPP (for Windows) to set up a local server environment. Extract the ZIP file from the Webflow export and place the files in the appropriate directory of your local server.

3. Connect to your hosting account: Next, connect to your hosting account (Bluehost or any other) using an FTP client like FileZilla. You'll need to enter your FTP credentials provided by your hosting company. Once connected, navigate to the public_html or www folder (or the root directory) on your server where you want to host your Webflow site.

4. Upload your exported files: Now, upload the extracted files from the Webflow export into the appropriate folder on your server. Make sure to maintain the same file structure as in the export. This includes keeping the CSS, JS, and image files in their respective folders.

5. Update links and assets: After uploading the files, check if any of your links and assets (images, stylesheets, JavaScript files) are referencing the local server. Replace the URLs with the actual server URLs (e.g., yourdomain.com/path/to/asset.jpg) so that they function correctly on the live site.

With these steps, your Webflow site should now be live and hosted on Bluehost or your chosen hosting provider. However, it's important to note that with this setup, you won't be able to make quick changes using the Webflow Editor. Future edits will require manual code updates.

As for integrating WordPress for blogging with Webflow, it is possible to combine the two platforms. Here's how you can do it:

1. Set up WordPress: Install WordPress on your hosting account. Most hosting providers have one-click WordPress installations available, making the setup process straightforward.

2. Customize the WordPress theme: Select and customize a WordPress theme that matches the design and style of your Webflow site. You can find numerous free and premium themes to choose from. Make sure to customize the theme to match your Webflow design, including colors, fonts, and overall visual consistency.

3. Link from Webflow to WordPress: On your Webflow site, create a navigation link or button that directs users to the WordPress blog. You can do this by adding a custom link in the Webflow Designer and setting it to the URL where your WordPress site is hosted.

4. Customize the WordPress permalink structure: By default, WordPress uses a permalink structure that might clash with the exported Webflow site. To avoid conflicts, navigate to the WordPress settings and modify the permalink structure to something that suits your needs.

Remember that in this integration, the blog section will be powered by WordPress, and any edits or updates to the blog content will need to be performed within the WordPress dashboard. The rest of your Webflow site can still be edited in the Webflow Designer and exported as mentioned earlier.

By following these steps, you can effectively integrate WordPress for blogging with your Webflow site while maintaining the ability to make quick changes through Webflow and WordPress separately.

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