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Can I use Webflow with a CMS and a limited builder on my site? Is there a way to embed a Webflow page using an iframe generator?

TL;DR
  • Use Webflow CMS with Editor and Workspace Roles to allow content editing with restricted design access.
  • Embed Webflow pages via iframe, but check for cross-domain limitations and consider exporting code for full control.

Yes, you can use Webflow with a CMS and limit the builder access, and you can embed a Webflow page via iframe—though both options come with important considerations.

1. Using Webflow with CMS and Limited Builder Access

  • Webflow CMS lets you create dynamic content types like blog posts, team members, products, etc. These are editable by collaborators via the Editor, without giving them access to full Designer tools.
  • Use Webflow Editor to allow content managers to update CMS content through a simple, non-technical interface.
  • For teams that need to update design but with restrictions, Webflow’s Workspace Roles let you control access to different areas:
  • Can Edit Only Content roles are ideal for editors and marketers.
  • Can Design or Publish roles can be selectively distributed.

2. Embedding a Webflow Page Using an iFrame

  • You can embed a full Webflow-hosted page (or section) inside another website using a standard iframe embed.
  • Use an external iframe generator tool or write your own embed using:
  • <iframe src="https://your-webflow-site.webflow.io/page-name" width="100%" height="500" loading="lazy"></iframe>
  • Important limitations:
  • Webflow does not allow embedding an exported site into another Webflow project via iframe due to cross-origin restrictions.
  • Interactive components or form submissions may not fully function if the iframe is on a different domain (check for CORS or X-Frame-Options headers).

3. Consider an Export Alternative (for Control)

  • If you want tighter control over the iframe behavior or integrate into a CMS outside Webflow:
  • Export the Webflow code (Business plan only) and host it elsewhere.
  • Then embed that hosted HTML within your primary website using an iframe.

Summary

You can use Webflow CMS with limited builder/editor access using roles and the Editor. You can also embed Webflow pages via iframes, but be aware of cross-domain and feature limitations. For more flexibility, consider exporting code and self-hosting.

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