--- title: "Webflow productivity: what actions to improve it" description: "Here are the different methods I use to develop productively on the no-code tool Webflow (extensions, task management, ...)." canonical: "https://www.digidop.com/blog/how-to-develop-webflow-productivity" source: "https://www.digidop.com/blog/how-to-develop-webflow-productivity" --- ## Navigation - [Home](https://www.digidop.com/) - [Blog](https://www.digidop.com/blog) - [Development](https://www.digidop.com/blog-thematics/development) # How to Develop Productively on Webflow? Documentation 3 min Published on Mar 20, 2023 ![Illustration of a designer's desk with a computer and the Webflow logo.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67053868fc01e494462e71c9/671261ae435df78cc9aab63b_64760069e93084646c9ef177_62d5f8dd2fe6772c1bc16dd3_Open-Graph-webflow-productivity.webp) The way I **organize my time has a direct impact** on how quickly I will develop my Webflow projects. > For a website that is equivalent in terms of *animations, CMS size, and number of pages,* the time spent developing it can vary by a factor of up to 2. This outcome is influenced by: 1. The quality of preparation (upfront) of the mockup 2. My concentration during development 3. The resources already created and available on the web 4. The challenges I will encounter (have I faced them before or not?) Here is, as of now, the **method** (which is still evolving daily) that I find most effective for **developing quickly and efficiently** my **Webflow sites.** ## Effective Project Preparation Just like in sports, good preparation is a significant advantage. The same goes for developing a site using the no-code tool Webflow. It is essential to prepare for the development thoroughly. Following these **steps** will help you **save time** : 1. Check with the designer that all elements of the mockup are complete (design system, style guide, visuals, iconography, etc.) 2. Download all the fonts and visuals I will need for creating my site 3. Clone Finsweet's Client-First style guide 4. Import all visuals, iconography, and fonts in the appropriate formats 5. [Customize the style guide](https://www.digidop.com/blog/customize-style-guide-client-first-webflow) with the client's graphical charter (buttons, colors, text, etc.) 6. Create global elements and turn them into symbols (navigation bar, footer, call-to-action sections, etc.) 7. Create collections and their fields 8. Fill in the collections with some examples Once these 8 steps are completed, the hardest part is usually over 😅. You now have a solid foundation to develop the design and create with the no-code tool Webflow. ## Enhancing Your Focus! This is **the most important lever for faster development.** I need to be focused. ### Carlson's Law: How to Improve My Productivity? To **create a conducive environment for concentration** *in a world of distractions* and reach the so-called and sought-after **state of “flow”**, I choose strategic hours, usually in the morning, when I cut off: - all my sound notifications (slack, phone calls, emails, social networks...), - my phone: there is a real difference when the phone is not accessible at arm's reach (⚠️ for this method to be effective, accessing your phone should require an effort of at least 20 seconds), - no accepting calls or meetings during these time slots, - definitely avoiding checking my emails, - playing and letting a music playlist run on my airpods... And I let the magic happen. If necessary, I take a coffee break, then I dive back into my project. ### Limiting the Number of Simultaneous Projects If you haven't worked on this Webflow project for a while, you need a few minutes or even hours to reacquaint yourself with the site's structure. Therefore, I try to **limit the number of transitions between different Webflow projects** I’m working on. Because when I'm simultaneously working on just one or two projects, I have all the information of the global elements in my memory, such as my; - Symbols - CSS class naming - CMS dynamic field naming And automatically, I develop with efficiency and productivity. PRO TIPS: Of course, **the re-adaptation time for a Webflow project is reduced if you use the**[**Client-First methodology**](https://finsweet.com/client-first) for creating your websites. ## Resources That Boost Productivity on Webflow ### 1. Chrome Extensions to Use I use 2 Chrome extensions that unlock features to help me save time! - Finsweet Chrome extension - Flowbase extension Learn more by watching this video [Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/AlNynPl1Z3c](https://www.youtube.com/embed/AlNynPl1Z3c) ### 2. Don’t Start from Scratch: Save Time with Components **Stop building "from scratch."** How? By using the magical feature of **copy/paste**. Many libraries now allow you to use pre-built elements. These libraries are incredibly helpful for quickly transforming your Figma mockups into Webflow sites, in record time! Here are some of the most well-known libraries; - Flowbase - Relume library (recommended by Digidop ✅) - Finsweet client-first wireframe (recommended by Digidop ✅) Learn how to create [components in Webflow](https://www.digidop.com/blog/create-custom-components-webflow) ## Support from the No-Code Community Sometimes you get stuck. A section, an animation... This blockage can last 10 minutes or even 3 days. If I had to share just one piece of advice: **Don’t be afraid to ask for help!** Like you, we’ve all been in this situation on Webflow. And the community remembers and will help you. This is what I call *the no-code spirit.* ### Better Call Thibz If you're in an agency, don’t hesitate to ask your team for help. 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