As a leading UI design tool, Figma has become a go-to for teams collaborating on website mockups and wireframes. But when it comes to actually building websites, Figma falls short. This is where Webflow steps in. A core benefit of Webflow is enabling seamless handoff from design to development. Designers mock up sites in Figma and then easily import them into Webflow to start building. Everything from styles to layers converts over accurately. There’s no need for developers to re-create designs themselves.
Live synchronization between tools
Webflow offers a Figma integration that enables live syncing. As designers update mockups in Figma, changes are automatically pushed to the Webflow project in real-time. This ensures designs never get out of sync during handoff reducing duplication of work.
Interactive prototyping
The figma to webflow developers transform static Figma mocks into interactive, clickable prototypes for UX testing. Add animations, hover states, scrolling, and conditional interactions to gather feedback before full development.
Accelerated development velocity
Building sites visually in Webflow is exponentially faster than manually coding every layout and element. For developers with HTML/CSS skills, Webflow cuts development time and allows creating of dynamic sites without engineering dependencies.
Easier collaboration across roles
Webflow streamlines collaboration between designers and developers. Designers own mockups in Figma. Developers then bring them to life in Webflow avoiding conflicts. Project managers also have full visibility into the workflow.
Real-time design previews
As developers build in Webflow, they generate a live preview link to share design progress with stakeholders. This enables real-time design review without waiting for staging environments.
Cleaner code output
Webflow uses drag-and-drop tools but outputs clean, semantic HTML/CSS code. There’s no bloated code from page builders or shortcodes. The lean code Webflow outputs are optimized for site speed and SEO.
Design iteration without engineering input
With Webflow, designers easily try variations on typography, colors, layouts, and other styles during development without bugging engineering teams. This flexibility accelerates design iteration and refinement.
SEO-friendly framework
Websites built in Webflow follow SEO best practices by default with semantic mark-up, alt text, compression, minimisation and fast performance. Webflow also has built-in SEO tools for Meta tags, URL slugs and more.
Developer-friendly environment
For advanced customization, Webflow equips developers with code editing tools. They write CSS, HTML, and JavaScript directly in Webflow’s visual editor without source file access issues.
Content management capabilities
Webflow includes a user-friendly CMS for managing site content after launch. Let clients update pages on their own without developer help. The CMS also enables dynamic personalization.
Option for ecommerce functionality
Using Webflow’s built-in Commerce tools, developers easily build online stores without coding shopping carts or payments from scratch. Add e-commerce as your business needs evolve.
Third-party app integration
Webflow enables connections to popular marketing, analytics, form, and database tools through its App Store. This extends website functionality without custom backend work.
Stable web hosting included
Webflow websites are hosted on Webflow’s fast, secure servers. There’s no need to manage hosting, SSL certificates, caching, and performance. Webflow handles it all.
Ongoing support and maintenance
Webflow offers monthly management and maintenance plans for keeping sites optimized after launch. Let their experts handle site updates, speed improvements, and problem resolution.
