Is there a way to use Webflow's CMS to easily integrate page updates on our company's site, without needing to deploy code for each update? We want a method that allows another team to create or update content on Webflow, with those changes automatically reflected on our site. The CMS content should only affect the body of the page, while the header and footer remain the same internally. It should also maintain the responsive design created in the Webflow editor, and include images, text, and links to other pages. We have tried code exporting and using an iframe with a published .webflow.io domain, but encountered issues. Any solutions?

Yes, you can use Webflow’s CMS to enable non-dev teams to update site content without deploying code, while maintaining your custom header/footer and responsive design—without relying on iframes or full-site exports.

1. Use Webflow Editor With CMS Collections

• Design your layout in Webflow using CMS Collections for the parts that should be updatable (e.g., body content, images, links).
• Build CMS Templates for dynamic pages (like blog posts, case studies, service details) with only the body section bound to CMS fields. Your custom-designed header/footer stays static.
• Non-technical users can then use the Webflow Editor or CMS panel to update or add entries, and all changes are instantly live upon publishing.

2. Embed Webflow CMS Content into Your Custom Site

If your site is not 100% built in Webflow, and you're integrating just the CMS-managed content:

• Use the Webflow CMS API to pull content manually into your site’s body container. This method requires development once, but no redeploys afterward for content changes.
• Filter the CMS content and place it programmatically into only the <main> body of your site. Your site's existing header and footer stay intact.
• This allows full control over layout and design while benefiting from Webflow's editing interface and auto-publishing.

3. Use Reverse Proxying for Seamless Integration

For teams needing to integrate Webflow pages directly into another domain yet preserve local headers/footers:

• Reverse proxy the .webflow.io content to a subdirectory of your site (e.g., yoursite.com/data/updates) while masking the Webflow header/footer.
• Use CSS overrides or proxy rules to strip unwanted elements (like Webflow’s header/footer) and inject your own.
• This keeps SEO benefits and responsive layout fully intact, and all updates made in Webflow are instantly visible on your main site.

4. Use Webflow’s Component Structure with Manual Integration

You can also export each CMS item (or page section) once, and embed them using a modular JS loader in your site structure:

• Each item (content card, section, etc.) is designed responsively inside Webflow.
• When content is updated, your team re-publishes those specific CMS entries, and a client-side script pulls the latest HTML fragments.
• This is semi-automated and keeps your site responsive, but requires some setup initially.

Summary

To allow page-level updates from other teams with no code deployments, use Webflow’s CMS with dynamic templates for the body content, while preserving your custom header/footer. If running outside Webflow, use the CMS API or reverse proxy methods to embed or mirror content cleanly without relying on iframes or constant code exports.