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How can I export and integrate the blog collections from my Webflow website to create a fully functional static website?

TL;DR
  • Export CMS data as CSV from Webflow and download static assets via the Export Code feature.
  • Convert CSV to a structured format (Markdown or JSON) for compatibility with a static site generator (e.g., Jekyll, Hugo, or Eleventy).
  • Set up templates and automate content rendering in the chosen SSG to generate blog pages.
  • Ensure static assets are properly linked and update internal URLs to use relative paths.
  • Deploy the site using a static hosting service like Netlify, GitHub Pages, or Vercel.

To create a fully functional static website with your Webflow blog collections, you'll need to export your data and integrate it into a static site generator or custom HTML structure. Webflow does not support direct CMS export, so manual steps are required.

1. Export CMS Content

  • Go to Webflow CMS. Click on Collections in the Webflow Designer or Editor.
  • Download CSV. Open the collection you want to export, then click Export and Confirm to download a CSV.

2. Export Webflow Static Assets

  • Go to Project Settings. Navigate to the Export Code tab.
  • Download ZIP. Click Export to download your HTML, CSS, JS, and assets.

3. Process the CSV for Static Site Use

  • Select a Static Site Generator (SSG). Options include Hugo, Jekyll, or Eleventy (11ty).
  • Convert the CSV to Markdown or JSON. This depends on the SSG you choose:
  • Many tools like csvtojson or Front Matter Tools convert CSV to structured data.
  • You may need to format it into Markdown + Front Matter for Jekyll or Hugo.

4. Integrate into Your Static Site

  • Set Up Templates. Use a static site framework (e.g., Jekyll _layouts/blog.html, Hugo single.html).
  • Automate Content Rendering. Map the exported content to dynamic blog page templates.
  • Link Static Assets. Ensure the images and styles from Webflow’s export are properly referenced.

5. Deploy the Static Site

  • Check for Broken Links. Update internal links using relative paths instead of Webflow-specific URLs.
  • Host the Website. Options include Netlify, GitHub Pages, or Vercel for free static hosting.
  • Test the Site. Ensure all collected data appears correctly in the final build.

Summary

To create a static site from your Webflow CMS blog: export the CMS data as a CSV, export static assets, convert CMS content to a structured format, integrate with an SSG, and deploy. This preserves blog content while improving performance and flexibility.

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