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
- Use the $16/month Webflow CMS plan to let clients make occasional content updates via the Webflow Editor without giving them full site access.
- You maintain control through the Designer, while clients edit only content (text, images, CMS items) via a secure Editor link with no Webflow account needed.
If your client needs to make occasional content updates without managing a full Webflow plan themselves, the CMS plan at $16/month (billed annually) provides an affordable, manageable solution.
1. Understand What the $16/Month (CMS) Plan Offers
- The $16/month plan is the CMS Site Plan, meant for content-heavy sites like blogs or portfolios.
- It includes access to the Webflow Editor, allowing clients to make content and image changes without using the Webflow Designer.
- It supports up to 2,000 CMS items, 3 content editors, and 100,000 monthly visits.
2. Let Clients Use the Webflow Editor (Not the Designer)
- The Webflow Editor is a simpler interface for non-technical users to edit content.
- Clients can:
- Edit text directly on the page.
- Replace images.
- Add, edit, or remove CMS content (like blog posts, projects, products, team members).
- They cannot change layout, structure, or styles — only content.
- To enable access, send them an Editor invite by going to Project Settings → Editor tab → Invite a Collaborator.
3. You Maintain Designer Access, Client Maintains Content
- As the Webflow account owner, you retain full control via the Designer.
- Clients never need to log into your Webflow dashboard.
- They access the live site via a special Editor URL (e.g.,
yourdomain.com?edit).
4. Avoid Clients Needing a Webflow Account
- Editors do not need a paid Webflow account.
- They only need to accept the Editor invite and log in via the Editor interface, making it easy and low-friction.
5. Alternatives if Clients Need Full Design Control (Not Recommended)
- Giving clients access to the Designer would require:
- A Workspace seat ($16–$35+/month per user).
- Higher risk of unintentional site-wide changes.
- This isn’t recommended for occasional edits — the Editor is more than enough for basic maintenance.
Summary
Clients on the $16/month Webflow CMS plan can easily manage occasional content updates via the Webflow Editor, without needing a Webflow account or full plan. You retain full Designer access, while they edit text and images safely using a collaborator link.