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Optimizing Your Webflow Site for Search Engines

Launching a beautiful site in Webflow is one thing. Getting it found? That’s another story.

We’ve heard it before: “We built a gorgeous site but we’re not showing up on Google.” The truth is, great design doesn’t automatically translate into great visibility. That’s where Webflow SEO comes in.

The good news? Webflow gives you plenty of control to build a site that not only looks good but also performs well in search. Let’s walk through what that looks like together.

Start With Strategy, Not Just Settings

We always begin here: what’s the goal of your site? Is it to attract local clients? Drive sign-ups? Showcase a portfolio?

SEO isn’t about tricking search engines. It’s about creating content that answers real questions.

That means before adjusting meta tags or tweaking headings, we take a step back and align on strategy. Who are we trying to reach? What do they care about? What are they searching for?

From there, we shape the structure of the site with page hierarchy, internal links, and navigation to support that journey.

Use Webflow’s Built-In SEO Features And Actually Use Them

Webflow gives you a solid toolkit but you have to use it intentionally. Here’s what we prioritize:

  • Custom meta titles and descriptions
    These show up in search results and help people decide to click. Each page should have a unique and clear meta description.
  • Proper heading structure
    Every page should have one h1 followed by logical h2s and h3s. This helps search engines and people understand the page’s structure.
  • Alt text for images
    Not just for accessibility but also to help search engines understand what your visuals are about.
  • Clean and simple URLs
    This is about keeping your web addresses straightforward and easy to understand. For example, we prefer URLs like /about instead of something messy like /about-us-2022-final-final. Messy URLs can happen when drafts get saved multiple times or versions pile up. Clean URLs make it easier for visitors to remember your pages and look more professional to search engines.
  • 301 redirects
    When content changes, we make sure links still work by setting up proper redirects.

We focus on these details so you don’t have to.

Optimize for Natural First Then Search Engines

We’re not fans of keyword stuffing or robotic copy. At the core of good SEO is content that’s clear, helpful, and natural.

Strategic keyword placement helps search engines understand what your site is about. That’s why we focus on incorporating relevant terms into important areas such as titles, meta descriptions, and the beginning of the content without compromising clarity or tone.

But more than that, we focus on clarity and empathy. What’s the visitor here to do? What questions do they have? How can we answer them in a way that’s useful?

We understand this process can feel overwhelming. We’re here to guide you.

Technical SEO Matters

Webflow handles a lot of the technical heavy lifting with clean code, fast hosting, and responsive design. But we go a step further by:

  • Submitting your site to search engines so it gets indexed properly
  • Creating and customizing your sitemap and robots.txt
  • Compressing images and removing unused code to improve speed
  • Ensuring your site is secure with HTTPS

We’re transparent about what Webflow can and can’t do on the technical side. If there’s a limitation, we’ll call it out and suggest a workaround.

This may not work and here’s why.

SEO Is Ongoing Not One and Done

This is where we bring it back to partnership.

Even after your site launches, SEO needs nurturing. That might mean publishing new blog content, reviewing analytics, refreshing page titles, or revisiting your keywords.

We work with you to set realistic expectations. Ranking on page one takes time. Sometimes months. But with a clear strategy, consistent effort, and a willingness to adapt, it happens.

We won’t pretend to know it all. But we will ask the right questions and support you every step of the way.

In Summary: Better SEO Means Better Connection

Webflow SEO isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about thoughtful design, clear content, and technical best practices working together.

When done right, it helps the right people find you at the right time with the right message.

If you’re looking for support with SEO in Webflow whether it’s a site audit or a full build we’d love to help.

Let’s build this together.

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