Is Webflow suitable for frequent article posting and editing without affecting the publication date and RSS feed?

Webflow is partially suitable for frequent article posting and editing, but it has limitations that can affect the publication date and RSS feed behavior.

1. CMS Editing vs. Publishing Date

• In Webflow CMS, when you edit a published article, the original publish date remains unchanged.
• However, if you unpublish and republish the article (e.g., via bulk actions or scripts), the publish date is refreshed, which can affect ordering and RSS display.

2. RSS Feed Limitations

• Webflow automatically generates an RSS feed from any Collection List using dynamic data.
• The feed uses the Publish Date from the CMS item's date field or its system publish timestamp.
• If you EDIT a live article, it will not alter the RSS feed unless the item is re-published.
• Webflow’s RSS feed does not support advanced customizations like manual control of update timestamps, content versions, or caching headers.

3. Ideal Use Case for Article Posting

• Webflow works well for frequent content submission, especially when:
• Articles require light editing post-publish.
• You don’t rely heavily on RSS subscribers for instant visibility of edits.
• For advanced publishing workflows (like staged edits, custom publish dates, modified RSS feeds), Webflow may be limiting.

4. Alternatives and Workarounds

• If RSS precision matters, consider:
• Using Webflow CMS API to manage structured publishing workflows.
• Embedding external RSS solutions (via Zapier/Integromat + RSS hosting services).
• Migrating the blog portion to a platform like Ghost or WordPress, then linking it or embedding it into Webflow pages.

Summary

Webflow supports frequent article posting and light editing with minimal impact on publication date. However, RSS feed granularity and control are limited, so for advanced publishing and syndication needs, consider additional tools or alternative platforms.