Why We Love It
One of the biggest pain points in web development is managing multiple platforms—building your website in one, hosting in another, and often facing complications along the way. Webflow simplifies this entire process by offering native hosting. This feature has transformed how we approach website development altogether at Forklift, allowing us to work faster and eliminate unnecessary third-party services. It’s become something we don’t even have to think about project to project.
- No Need for Third-Party Hosting: With Webflow’s hosting built right into the platform, we can skip the usual back-and-forth involved in setting up external hosting services. This saves us the hassle of troubleshooting DNS configurations and ensures a more seamless experience from design to deployment.
- Fast and Secure: Webflow’s hosting is powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Fastly, which means the websites we build benefit from enterprise-level speed and security. Automatic SSL certificates are included, keeping your site and visitors safe.
- Instant Publishing: Once a site is ready to go live, Webflow’s hosting allows us to publish with a single click. No more waiting for transfers or dealing with downtime during migration. We can instantly push updates and ensure that changes are reflected in real time, giving us more control over launches and ongoing site improvements. We wrote more about this feature here.
- Scalable and Reliable: Whether your website is a simple portfolio or a complex e-commerce platform, Webflow’s hosting scales effortlessly to meet the demands of traffic. We can trust that your site will stay online and perform optimally, no matter how much your business grows.
For us, the all-in-one hosting solution in Webflow has become a critical part of our process. It’s faster, more reliable, and much simpler than having to rely on external hosting providers. In short, it’s SO much easier than the other options out there.
Why You Should Care
Even if you aren’t involved in the technical side of your website, Webflow’s native hosting offers several benefits that directly impact your project and business:
- Simpler, Faster Launches: With everything in one platform, the time to launch your site is significantly reduced. We don’t have to wait for third-party hosting setups, so your site can go live quicker, allowing you to start seeing results sooner.
- Cost Savings: By using Webflow’s hosting, you won’t have to pay for external hosting services. It’s bundled right into the platform, simplifying costs and reducing the number of service providers you have to manage.
- Ongoing Peace of Mind: With fast, secure hosting included, you don’t have to worry about performance issues or downtime. Your site is backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure, ensuring it’s always online and running smoothly for your visitors.
- Easier Updates: Since hosting and development are integrated in Webflow, any updates or changes to your site can be published instantly. This means less waiting for changes to take effect and more control over the timing of your updates.
In short, Webflow’s native hosting streamlines the entire website development process from launch to daily updates, saving you time, money, and stress.
