Notes on Webflow, cost and speed.
Blog by Max Miskow, Webflow developer
Short, practical write-ups on running a Webflow site: what it costs, what makes it slow, and when it is worth leaving the platform.
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Why a Webflow site scores 60 on speed, and what gets it to 90
Most slow Webflow sites are slow for the same four reasons. None of them needs a rebuild.
What a Webflow site costs per year, line by line
The plan is only the first line. Seats, extra languages and apps add up to more than most teams expect.
When to move off Webflow, and when to stay
A rebuild in code removes the monthly plan. It also removes the visual editor. Here is how I decide which matters more.
How I map redirects when a site moves
Rankings survive a migration when every old address points to its new one. The method is simple and mostly tedious, which is why AI does the first pass.
What "AI-native" means on your invoice
AI does the repetitive half of the job. You pay for fewer hours, and a person still checks every change.
Agency retainer or hourly developer: the maths for small changes
A retainer buys availability. If you use four hours a month, you are paying for six you did not need.
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