Getting Started with Webflow (Beginner Level)

1.1 Understanding Webflow’s Core Features

  • What is Webflow, and how does it work?
  • The difference between Webflow vs. traditional coding (HTML, CSS, JS).
  • Overview of Webflow’s interface:
    • Designer
    • Editor
    • CMS
    • Webflow Hosting
    • Webflow Ecommerce

1.2 Setting Up Your First Webflow Project

  • Creating a Webflow account.
  • Exploring Webflow’s dashboard.
  • Choosing between a blank project and templates.
  • Understanding the Webflow canvas and workspace.

1.3 Understanding Webflow’s Box Model & Layouts

  • Introduction to Webflow’s box model (Divs, Sections, Containers, Grids, and Flexbox).
  • Structuring a simple landing page.
  • Adjusting spacing with margin & padding.

Section 2: Designing a Responsive Website (Intermediate Level)

2.1 Designing for Different Screen Sizes

  • Introduction to Webflow’s responsive design tools.
  • Mobile, tablet, and desktop breakpoints.
  • Making layouts fluid and adaptive.

2.2 Using Webflow’s Typography & Colors

  • Setting up global styles.
  • Using classes and combo classes.
  • Best practices for typography scaling.

2.3 Adding Interactions & Animations

  • Understanding Webflow’s animation tools.
  • Creating hover effects.
  • Page load animations (fade-ins, scroll animations).
  • Building advanced interactions using Webflow’s IX2 (Interactions 2.0).

Section 3: Webflow CMS – Dynamic Content (Advanced Level)

3.1 Introduction to Webflow CMS

  • What is Webflow CMS?
  • Setting up a collection (CMS database).
  • Connecting CMS collections to pages dynamically.

3.2 Building a Dynamic Blog with Webflow CMS

  • Creating collection fields (Title, Image, Author, Category, Content).
  • Linking CMS content to templates.
  • Displaying content dynamically on pages using collection lists.
  • Filtering and sorting CMS items.

3.3 Advanced CMS Features

  • Building paginated content.
  • Using conditional visibility.
  • Creating reference and multi-reference fields.

Section 4: Managing SEO, Hosting & Client Dashboard

4.1 Optimizing for SEO in Webflow

  • Adding meta titles and descriptions.
  • Setting up 301 redirects.
  • Customizing open graph (OG) images.
  • Using Webflow’s built-in SEO settings.

4.2 Webflow Hosting & Deployment

  • Understanding Webflow’s hosting plans.
  • Connecting a custom domain.
  • Optimizing website speed and performance.

4.3 Client Dashboard & Editor Mode

  • Giving clients access to the Webflow Editor.
  • Setting up roles and permissions.
  • Educating clients on managing their website.

Section 5: Advanced Tips & Customization

5.1 Custom Code in Webflow (JS, HTML, CSS)

  • When to use custom code.
  • Embedding third-party integrations.
  • Using custom scripts for added functionality.

5.2 Using Webflow Ecommerce

  • Setting up an online store in Webflow.
  • Managing products, payments, and shipping.

5.3 Webflow Memberships & User Accounts

  • Introduction to Webflow Memberships (Beta).
  • Creating gated content and login areas.

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