Why did Digidop choose to develop its Webflow websites using this method?
At Digidop, we are a no-code agency specializing in website development on Webflow. Our agency offers design and web development solutions using the best tool to optimize your website for search engines: Webflow.
Our vision is to develop the most efficient solutions without code and also the most suitable for our clients. Therefore, we have decided to develop 100% of our websites using the "Client-first" method to enhance:
- Accessibility and performance
- Easier creation of scalable websites
- Productivity of your web management teams (x10 compared to WordPress/Squarespace)
Let's go, here’s our take (which explains our choice)!
Introduction to "Client-first," the new design methodology on Webflow
What is the "Client-First" system?
The "Client-first" system is a development model for creating Webflow sites with:
· An extremely clear structure
· A clean and easily scalable foundation (CMS, Global Classes, etc.)
· The best practices in terms of SEO optimization and accessibility
In practice, this involves giving a clear and understandable name to each of your CSS elements on Webflow, so that everyone can comprehend and work on it. It also entails creating as many dynamic components as possible to optimize your site and achieve productivity gains in development and daily management.
1 - Finsweet
Finsweet is a Webflow agency, perhaps recognized as the best Webflow agency in the world. They specialize in Webflow development and have portfolios featuring sites like Dropbox and DocuSign.
They provide the Webflow community with a wealth of content and support to make using Webflow even easier (and more comprehensive). Think of it as a great alternative to WordPress plugins 😂
2 - Universal Method
With no-code, there are so many ways to create, but not all methods are equally clear and understandable to everyone. The "Client-first" methodology is a true revolution because it was designed to be comprehensible by all. Web designers, experts, beginners, children; the terms used are clear and easy to understand. For example: Color - text - red.
3 - Learn More
I suggest checking out the resources provided by the Finsweet team, which are absolutely fantastic! Videos, documents, blog articles, tutorials, and our channel on Slack. I want to share a link to their development methodology.
Why did Digidop choose this development method?
1 - A no-code client-centric approach
Our goal is to make digital accessible and above all, to empower you to use it as comprehensively as possible. This development style allows us to deliver Webflow sites that are understandable and easily usable by all members of your team, enabling them to evolve their site without a developer. Creating new blog pages, articles, teams, etc.…
2 - No dependence on your developer
One might think that no-code is simple, but building "like Lego" can quickly resemble a puzzle. It can be compared to all the cables behind your TV... internet box, HDMI cable, console... but how can you know which cable does what if you didn't install them yourself?
And this creates a limitation. It can be very difficult for you to entrust your project to someone else (a Webflow developer or freelancer) because they might not understand how and why your CSS is structured the way it is. However, the client-first method is simple and universal, allowing you to decide to work with another agency in the future, who will look at each block/module and instantly know why it exists, rather than having to sit down and understand everything from scratch, which saves time and also reduces the risk of "breaking" things along the way.
3 - SEO Quality
This development model enables us to create the best possible websites for our clients using the finest technology the industry has to offer. We build all our sites to be 100% responsive, ensuring they look fantastic on any device or browser, with clean and understandable CSS, WCAG2 compliant <a> attributes, etc.
4 - Templates for Learning
The Finsweet team has made different cloneable projects available in the Webflow showcase that allow you to copy them to better understand the "Client-first" CSS structure.
5 - The case study of Digidop.fr
To test this Webflow development method, we decided to rebuild our old website using the "Client-first" methodology, and the results speak for themselves:
- + 15 to 20 Lighthouse performance points per page 🚀
- Accessibility and markup following WCAG2 best practices ✅
- 2x faster in our daily management (creating new sections, blogs, pages, or items) ⏱
- The entire team can work on the site without needing an "expert." 😎
Digidop, an expert no-code Webflow and Integromat agency
After completing the first Client First Certification boot camp, our agency is now officially certified (Webflow Agency, Integromat Partner, Client-First Certified)
Digidop thus becomes the first French Webflow agency to achieve triple certification:
- Webflow Professional Partner
- Client-first Certified
- Integromat Registered Partner
We help businesses turn their websites into their best salespeople. We have chosen to develop our clients' websites exclusively on Webflow and with the best SEO practices in the world. 👉 Need a Webflow site that meets the best practices? 👈
