Webflow News
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Webflow has revolutionized the way we build websites, allowing designers and developers to create powerful online experiences without diving deep into code. As the platform evolves, so do the needs of its users. The latest plan updates reflect this growth, introducing a mix of new features, adjusted limits, and a peek into Webflow's future roadmap. Let's explore how these changes can supercharge your web development process, especially if you're leveraging tools like Wized, Finsweet, Memberstack, or Xano.
Gone are the days of bandwidth uncertainty! The new usage dashboard provides a crystal-clear view of your site's resource consumption. This is crucial for freelancers and agencies managing multiple projects or businesses with fluctuating traffic. With this feature, you can:
- Track bandwidth in real-time, avoiding invoice surprises
- Anticipate potential overage, giving you time to adjust or upgrade
- Optimize for efficiency by identifying bandwidth-heavy elements
For those who love to push boundaries, the custom code limit has been bumped up to a generous 50,000 characters across all paid plans. This unlocks a new level of customization, particularly when integrating external tools:
- Wized Power-Up: Connect your Webflow sites to powerful databases and APIs, building complex interactions and dynamic content.
- Finsweet Finesse: Take advantage of Finsweet's advanced animations and interactions, injecting more personality into your projects without hitting code limits.
Webflow is doubling down on security and performance. All sites now benefit from HSTS protection, ensuring secure connections and preventing certain types of attacks. On the performance front, automatic WebP image conversion means:
- Faster loading times with smaller image sizes, improving user experience
- Reduced bandwidth consumption, especially beneficial for image-heavy sites
Get ready to streamline your workflow with shareable libraries, rolling out soon to Growth and Agency plans. This feature is a game-changer for teams:
- Maintain brand consistency by easily reusing design elements and components
- Boost efficiency by building once and deploying across multiple projects
Webflow hasn't just added features; they've also adjusted some plan limits, particularly around bandwidth and CMS items. Here's what you need to know:
Enjoy more fields and references per collection, giving you greater flexibility for content-rich sites. Specifically:
- Starter and CMS plans now support up to 60 fields per collection (up from 30)
- References per collection increased to 10 (up from 5)
Bandwidth limits have been refined to better align with market standards:
- Basic plan's bandwidth limit reduced from 50GB to 10GB
- Business plan now has a limit of 100GB (down from 400GB)
Don't worry though! New add-on options provide the flexibility to scale as you grow, ranging from 50GB to 400GB.
Webflow is working on functionality to pass overage costs directly to clients, making billing a breeze. Additionally, surge protection will shield users from additional costs during temporary traffic spikes.
Important Note: These limits primarily affect new sites or plan changes made after July 15, 2024. Existing projects on unchanged plans remain unaffected for now.
These updates hint at Webflow's commitment to becoming a truly collaborative platform for teams of all sizes. With simplified user roles and permissions on the horizon, managing your workflow will become even more seamless.
Upcoming changes will simplify seat and role management, making it more straightforward to onboard team members and manage their permissions. These enhancements will foster a more collaborative environment, enabling teams to work more efficiently on shared projects.
Webflow's ongoing mission is to refine its pricing and packaging to support long-term scalability for users. By continually evaluating and adjusting its offerings, Webflow aims to provide solutions that grow with businesses, ensuring sustained value and support for its diverse user base.
These updates might require a slight adjustment, but ultimately, they empower you to build more powerful, efficient, and secure websites on Webflow. And with tools like Wized, Finsweet, Memberstack, and Xano by your side, the possibilities are limitless.
Want to learn more about leveraging these new features in your Webflow projects? Drop me a line, and let's explore how we can take your web development to the next level!
