How can a CMS site in Webflow be exported as a static site?

In Webflow, you have the ability to export your CMS site as a static site, which can be hosted and served on any web server. This can be useful if you no longer want to use the Webflow CMS platform or if you want to host your site on a different server.

To export your CMS site as a static site, follow these steps:

1. Open your project in the Webflow Designer.
2. Click on the "Project settings" icon in the left sidebar.
3. In the Project settings panel, go to the "General" tab.
4. Scroll down to the "Export" section and click on the "Export code" button.
5. In the Export code modal, select the CMS pages and collections you want to export. You can choose to export all of them or select specific ones.
6. Once you've made your selection, click the "Export" button.
7. Webflow will generate a ZIP file containing your exported site. Click the "Download ZIP" button to save it to your computer.

The exported ZIP file will contain all the necessary HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and media files for your site. You can then upload these files to any web server or hosting provider of your choice. The exported site will function as a static HTML website without any dynamic CMS functionality.

It's important to note that when you export your CMS site as a static site, you will lose the ability to continue managing and updating your content through the Webflow CMS. Any future content updates or changes will need to be manually edited in the HTML files.

Additionally, exporting as a static site does not include any server-side functionality or dynamic elements, such as forms, e-commerce functionality, or database integrations. If your site relies on these features, you will need to find alternative solutions or platforms to accommodate them.

Overall, the ability to export your CMS site as a static site in Webflow provides flexibility and allows you to freely host your site outside of the Webflow platform.