Webflow
| File:Webflow, inc. logo - big blue.png | |
Type of site | Website builder |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Vlad Magdalin, Sergie Magdalin, Bryant Chou |
| Industry | Website Development |
| URL | webflow |
| Launched | August 5, 2013 |
| Current status | Active |
Webflow is a "drag and drop" tool built for designing professional websites using responsive web design best practices. The service allows businesses and freelance professionals to design and publish websites without any coding.[1] Functionality such as social plug-ins, contact forms, and animated interactions can be created through the platform.
In contrast to most website builders, which aim to allow non-technical individuals to get websites published as easily as possible, Webflow caters to professional and aspiring designers wanting to reduce the cost and time associated with relying on developers for technical assistance.
Overview
Webflow is a cloud-based software as a service that allows designers to build production-ready, responsive websites without any coding knowledge required.[2] It allows designers to accomplish most aspects of web development and website distribution through a visual editor that provides the pixel-for-pixel design precision found in desktop graphic design applications such as Adobe Photoshop.
While designers use the tool, Webflow automatically generates W3C standards-compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.[3][4] Based on Twitter's Bootstrap web development framework, Webflow's code is cross-device and cross-browser compatible.
Webflow provides designers the ability to either publish and host their websites on the Webflow platform or to export their design work for self-hosting elsewhere. In addition, Webflow maintains a template marketplace for its users to buy and sell websites made within Webflow.[5] Plans exist for private individuals making websites for themselves, 2-10 person agency teams making websites on behalf of clients, and enterprises looking for multi-seat colloboration and priority support.[6]
History
Webflow was founded in 2013 by Vlad Magdalin, Sergie Magdalin, and Bryant Chou. The company graduated from Y Combinator's startup accelerator.[7]
Notable releases
September 2013
- Template Marketplace: A marketplace where designers can offer their Webflow-designed website templates for sale to other businesses and individuals.
October 2013
- Pages: A feature offering users the ability to make multi-page sites built and hosted entirely within Webflow.
April 2014
- Interactions: A feature that allows designers to create animation-rich interactive effects without having to write any code.
Funding
Webflow raised $1.5 million in venture funding from Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Tim Draper, and other tech industry investors.
Industry competitors
Webflow's competitors in the site building and hosting tool marketplace include Squarespace, Weebly, Wix.com, and Webydo.
References
- ^ "Check out this awesome new tool for doing responsive design visually | VentureBeat | Dev | by J. O'Dell". VentureBeat. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "Design Responsive Websites In The Browser With Webflow". Smashing Magazine. 2014-08-05. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "Next-Generation Responsive Web Design Tools: Webflow, Edge Reflow, Macaw". Smashing Magazine. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "4 tools native devs should be using to transition to the mobile web | VentureBeat | Dev | by J. O'Dell". VentureBeat. 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ http://webflow.com/remplates
- ^ https://webflow.com/pricing
- ^ [1] [dead link]