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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