Yeah, I found your channel through those two videos about why it wasn't right for you, but you always made clear and I always understood that you had much bigger clients that didn't compare to my graphic design portfolio needs, and I really appreciate you taking the time to give guidance to those of us it does fit for.
It would be great if you could mention what specific accessibility and SEO concerns you have with Webflow, there are many free tools, or very inexpensive ones, out there that compensate most of Webflow's shortcomings. Also there are many Webflow agencies that work with really big clients, so like you said, Webflow is not for every project, but with additional tools, it could be.
I am a front end designer and no code "creative". I like to build creative solutions for people essentially. I build sites for the kinds of clients that would otherwise build their sites in Squarespace or Wix, or need to migrate away from these as they're awful. So webflow is a massive upgrade. Theyre usually small sites, marketing based, need a solid and flexible CMS but want flexibility in design and function. I've found webflow is fantastic for this, but I also know what I don't know, and I know that there are some things that you can't or shouldnt build in a no code tool.
This sounds consistent with a lot of other people so you’re on the right track! Use Webflow until it slows you down. I have a few videos as mentioned in this video explaining why you might NOT want to use Webflow as to get a well-rounded opinion of that platform. Thanks for sharing!
I am a senior dev who is currently learning Webflow to see if I can offer a faster build for specific jobs. So far, I find the basic building blocks are fast to build, but as I am pretty quick with all of my animation and js elements, those are where it slows the job down and is making me unsure if I can actually build complex animation websites as quick as I can code them! ha
Great update Sam. I have made the decision to move away from Webflow, main reasons being data-connectivity, extensibility, and it requires a lot of third party (expensive) apps to really do the kind of things a commercial-level app/platform should offer. I found that finding good website and application building tools was actually not an easy process. I suspect many people when presented with no/low-code tools that dive right in - probably end up at some stage realizing that their toolset choice was maybe not the best match for their needs. However, in that regard Webflow has still been awesome. It has enabled me to build-out or understand the type of functionality and features I really want to have - something I may not have known before starting the actual journey and building as you go. As the limitations have started to mount up for my application platform I started looking at and evaluating other toolsets, including Caspio, Pinegrow, Retool, Outsystems and Bubble. For my application I have decided to move to Bubble, but may end up down the track moving to Outsystems. Thank you again for your great work man I am sure like many others I appeciate you sharing your knowledge and insights. cheers
I’ve used webflow from the beginning, only merely to show immersive, appearing as finished, prototypes. Wow, I’m a big fan of webflow for many things, I’ve worked with enterprise solutions long enough to know that the tool doesn’t address those use cases perfectly in the ultimate product development cycle. I’ve seen this tool get used more from marketing purposes, whether it’s for actual marketers to all the way to start up founders who are essentially marketing to investors. The larger question would be is Webflow as a company given the push and pull from its investors, who may not know what this channel talks about is pushing for it to be a serious, WordPress competitor, or even more. How the company does that without alienating his core base will be interesting to see.
Great input. Personally, I don’t think they will go “pro”. Too much of their audience are building basic websites. It would make more sense for them to acquire Bubble or something like that rather destroy the current experience. It’s just about know the tools limitations and sticking with that. Thanks!
A client chose webflow for their website, and… it's indescribable how absolutely abysmal that platform is. I genuinely can't understand why anyone would voluntarily suffer through that horror.
@@webflowandcode Oh, it definitely isn't the right tool. Judging by the countless comments online, not just for me. The tool is fundamentally broken. I have a new slogan for you, though: "Webflow - we infinitely multiply classes for you with a single click." Or this one: "Webflow - the mess you couldn't even imagine." I've been working in the industry for 25 years now, developing a few CMSs in my career, and jave never seen a worse platform. Honestly.
