Webflow Client Handoff Checklist: What to Check Before You Transfer the Project
A Webflow handoff is more than handing over a link. The client needs a site that search engines can find, forms that reach them, and a clear idea of who owns hosting and how to edit. Menu names change over time, so the steps below describe the setting to look for.
Search and indexing
- Staging subdomain. If you disabled indexing of the Webflow staging subdomain during the build, confirm the custom domain is the one that is indexable, and decide what should happen to the staging address.
- Sitemap. Turn on the automatic sitemap in the SEO settings and submit it in Google Search Console.
- Titles, descriptions and Open Graph. Check every page and every CMS template, because a template mistake repeats on every item.
- Redirects. Add 301 redirects from the old site's important URLs.
Functionality
- Test every form and confirm submissions go to the client's email, with a clear confirmation message.
- Check every link, including navigation, footer and buttons inside CMS items.
- Test on real phones and tablets, not only the preview.
- Check the custom 404 page and that analytics and cookie notices work.
Ownership and handover
- Hosting and billing. Agree who pays for the hosting plan, and set up the account so the client is not surprised later.
- Access. Decide the client's role: owner, or editor only, and transfer the project or add them as agreed.
- Editing guide. A one-page guide on how to change text, add a blog post and update images prevents most support requests.
- Keep a record of what was checked on launch day.
Final check
Run an audit on the published domain. Nyrolo reports broken links, missing titles, descriptions and social tags, security headers, robots.txt and sitemap, and gives Webflow-specific fix steps. It reads server-sent HTML and does not log in, so form tests and Editor permissions are still manual.
Frequently asked questions
Who should own the Webflow hosting plan?
Agree this in writing before launch. Many agencies transfer billing to the client, others keep it and charge a maintenance fee. The key is that both sides know.
How do I stop the staging site appearing in Google?
Disable indexing of the Webflow subdomain in the project settings and make sure the custom domain is the version you want indexed.
What should be in a client editing guide?
How to log in, edit text, add and publish CMS items, replace images, and who to contact for changes that need a designer.
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