Yes, there is a step-by-step guide available for exporting the HTML of a Webflow site to be hosted on platforms like GoDaddy or Amazon. Here's the general process:
1. Export the Webflow project: In your Webflow Designer, go to the Project Settings tab and click on the "Export" tab. Choose the version you want to export (HTML, CSS, and JS), and click on the "Export" button. Webflow will generate a ZIP file containing all the necessary files for your website.
2. Extract the ZIP file: Locate the ZIP file in your downloads folder and extract its contents to a folder on your computer.
3. Prepare your domain and hosting: Before uploading your Webflow site, you need to prepare your domain and hosting. If you're using GoDaddy, log in to your account, go to the "My Products" page, find your domain, and click on the "DNS" button. Set the DNS records to point to your hosting provider. If you're using Amazon Web Services (AWS), you'll need to set up an EC2 instance and configure your domain's DNS settings accordingly.
4. Upload the exported files: Using an FTP client (such as FileZilla or Cyberduck), connect to your hosting server. Create a new directory or folder to store your website files. Then, upload the extracted Webflow files to this directory.
5. Set up the index.html file: In the root folder of your hosting, find the index.html file (or whichever file you want to serve as the homepage). Make sure it is appropriately named (usually index.html) so that it loads automatically when someone visits your domain.
6. Test your website: Once the files are uploaded, you can test your website by visiting your domain in a web browser. Ensure that all the pages, links, images, and interactions are working correctly. It's also essential to validate that the styles and formatting appear as intended. Make any necessary adjustments as needed.
7. Configure additional settings: Depending on your hosting provider, you may need to configure supplementary settings like SSL certificates, domain redirects, caching, and security measures. Refer to the specific hosting documentation for guidance on these steps.
It's important to note that by exporting the HTML, CSS, and JS files from Webflow, you won't have access to the dynamic CMS features and Webflow's visual editor. Any changes or updates made to the site will need to be done manually by editing the HTML/CSS files and re-uploading them to your hosting server.
Remember to regularly back up your website files, as any changes made in Webflow won't be automatically reflected in the exported version.