How can my clients maintain the multiple page website I create for them using Webflow's $16/month plan, considering they may only need to make occasional changes and may not want to pay for a full plan?
TL;DR
- Clients can manage content on a $16/month Webflow CMS-hosted site using the Webflow Editor via a browser link, without needing a Webflow account or Workspace plan.
- The Editor lets them update text, images, and CMS items, while designers retain full control through the Designer interface.
Clients can maintain a Webflow-hosted website on the $16/month CMS site plan without needing their own Webflow account or a higher-cost Workspace plan. Here’s how to set it up and what they can do on that plan:
1. Understand the $16/Month CMS Site Plan
- This is a site-based hosting plan, not a team or Workspace plan.
- It allows one hosted site with full CMS functionality: Collections, blog posts, CMS pages, and Editor access.
- Only one site is included per $16/month plan — it’s not usable across multiple projects.
2. Enable Webflow Editor for Clients
- The Webflow Editor is automatically included with CMS hosting.
- Clients can log into the editor using a special URL:
yoursite.com/?edit - With the Editor, clients can:
- Update text and images on static pages (inline editing).
- Add, edit, or delete CMS items (e.g., blog posts, team members).
- See changes on the live site before publishing.
- Publish their changes (if given publishing permission).
3. No Workspace or Webflow Login Required
- Clients do not need their own Webflow account.
- They don't use the Webflow Designer — only the front-end Editor.
- You, as the designer, retain full access to the Designer and Project Settings.
4. Managing Permissions and Limits
- You cannot customize Editor user roles; all Editor users have the same permissions.
- To restrict access to settings or layout changes, clients must only use the Webflow Editor, not the Designer.
- The CMS plan allows 3 guest Editors per site by default.
5. Workflow for Occasional Changes
- For small or content-only updates (like changing text, images, or CMS content), the Editor is sufficient.
- For design or structural changes, the client can request updates from you, or you can train them on the basics if appropriate.
- This minimizes their costs while maintaining full control and simplicity.
Summary
Clients on the $16/month Webflow CMS plan can maintain their site using the Webflow Editor, which allows safe, browser-based content updates without needing a Webflow account. They don’t need to pay extra unless they want design control or multiple hosted sites. This plan is ideal for occasional, content-level updates.