Can I create a portfolio site on Webflow using subdomains for multiple example sites, and can they all be published under a single Website Site Plan or would I need separate plans for each site? Can I also export some of the example sites and host them outside of Webflow to save costs?

Creating a portfolio site with subdomains on Webflow involves several considerations regarding hosting and plan usage. Let's break it down.

1. Using Subdomains for Example Sites

• Webflow allows subdomains for different sections or projects within the same main domain.
• This can be achieved through setting up individual pages or folders in Webflow and assigning them unique subdomain URLs.
• You still need a primary Webflow hosting plan, such as a Site Plan, for the main domain.

2. Publishing Under a Single Plan vs. Needing Separate Plans

• If you use subdomains or structure your example sites as pages or folders under one domain, you only need one Site Plan for hosting.
• Separate websites with distinct domains (and not subdomains of a single site) would each require their own Site Plan.

3. Exporting Sites to Host Outside Webflow

• Webflow allows exporting of sites' HTML, CSS, and JS. This means you can export your example sites and host them on other platforms.
• You cannot export CMS content or forms, and some interactions may not function as intended without Webflow's JavaScript.
• Saving costs is possible by exporting and hosting externally, but it depends on your needs for dynamic features or CMS content.

Summary

To create a portfolio site on Webflow using subdomains, you can manage under a single Site Plan if keeping everything under one main domain. Separate plans are needed for distinct domains. Exporting sites to external hosts is possible for static content, allowing cost savings.