How to Properly Hand Over a Website to a Client After Development in Webflow

A website is more than design and code. It includes access, structure, content, integrations, and understanding. A professional project handoff ensures that the client can confidently manage their site without relying on you for every small change.

A good client delivery means:

• Fewer support requests after launch
• Clear ownership and responsibility
• A stronger long-term relationship
• Higher chances of referrals

In short, proper site delivery protects both you and your client.

Before any website transfer, make sure the project is truly finished.

Final technical checklist

• All pages are responsive (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Forms, CMS collections, and interactions work correctly
• SEO basics are set (titles, meta descriptions, alt text)
• No unused classes or broken links

This preparation makes the Webflow transfer clean and stress-free.

A tidy project is essential for a smooth project transfer.

What to clean up

• Rename classes logically
• Delete unused symbols and styles
• Organize CMS collections clearly
• Structure folders and assets

Think of this as making the site readable for someone who didn’t build it - because that’s exactly what client handoff is about.

This is one of the most critical steps in site transfer.

How to handle access

• Add the client as an owner or admin in Webflow
• Remove unnecessary collaborators
• Transfer billing to the client if agreed

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Many clients confuse CMS, hosting, and editor access. Take a few minutes to explain it clearly.

Keep it simple

• Hosting: where the site lives
• CMS: how dynamic content is managed
• Editor: how the client edits text and images

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You don’t need a 50-page manual. Simple guidance works best.

Useful formats

• Short Loom video
• Google Doc with screenshots
• Bullet list of “how to edit” steps

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Before calling it done, do a final review with the client.

Final confirmation includes

• Client approval of design and content
• Confirmation of access and ownership
• Agreement that the project handoff is complete

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A proper Webflow handoff is not extra work - it’s part of professional development. When done right, website transfer feels easy, clear, and reassuring for the client. You don’t just deliver a site - you deliver confidence.

If you want help with site delivery, project handoff, or a complete Webflow process for your clients, feel free to reach out. Let’s make every handoff clean, professional, and stress-free.

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