What are some options for dealing with Webflow's page limitation of only 100 pages, especially when compared to competitors who offer 500 pages, without having to switch to a different CMS?

Webflow's fixed 100 static page limit can be restrictive for large sites, but there are several ways to work around it without switching to another CMS.

1. Use CMS Collections for Dynamic Pages

• CMS collections are the main way to scale beyond 100 static pages.
• You can create up to 10,000 CMS items depending on your Webflow site plan.
• Each CMS item dynamically generates its own detail page (e.g., /blog/my-article-title), without counting toward the static page limit.
• Use CMS for sections like blog posts, case studies, team members, FAQs, and products.

2. Leverage CMS “Reference” and “Multi-reference” Fields

• CMS items can link to other collections via reference fields, creating relationships between content.
• This allows you to build category pages, author bios, tags, or filtering mechanisms dynamically.

3. Build Repeatable Layouts Using Symbols or Components

• Instead of creating separate static pages for layouts that repeat (e.g., service pages), use Components (previously Symbols) with CMS-driven content.
• This keeps your layout consistent and dynamizes the content presentation.

4. Use Folders and Conditional Visibility for Variation

• You can create a single static page that changes content based on URL parameters, cookies, or user actions using conditional visibility or custom code.
• Useful for running multiple variants from the same page template.

5. Combine Webflow with External Tools or APIs

• Integrate external CMSs or data sources using custom code, JavaScript fetch/REST APIs, or third-party tools like Airtable, Xano, or Zapier.
• Embed dynamic content from these sources using custom embeds or Webflow’s CMS Collection Pages.

6. Consider Multi-Site Strategy

• If needed, split your project into multiple linked Webflow sites (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com, docs.yourdomain.com) and manage them separately.
• This keeps each project within the 100 static pages but expands your overall footprint.

7. Use Static Pages Only Where Absolutely Necessary

• Reserve static pages for content that can’t be CMS-driven, such as specialized landing pages, one-off marketing campaigns, or legal pages.
• Audit existing pages to see if any could be restructured as CMS collection items.

Summary

To work around Webflow’s 100 static page limit, rely heavily on CMS collections, references, and dynamic content, while reserving static pages for exceptional cases. You can further expand capacity by using multi-site structures, external integration, or API-driven embeds. This approach allows you to scale your site significantly within Webflow's ecosystem.