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Updating an existing website using a new platform

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The community member created a website with Webflow two years ago and now wants to completely update it using Relume, almost treating it as a new site. Relume recommends cloning the Style Guide page (version 2.1) to create a new site, but the community member finds it challenging to transfer the existing page (domain transfer, site plan, etc.). The community member asks for guidance on whether to create an entirely new site or update the existing one, and if updating, how to apply the Relume 2.1 style guide.

In the comments, another community member suggests that the approach depends on the size and complexity of the site. For a small and basic site, rebuilding may be better to avoid hassle with renaming/formatting classes. For a larger and more complex site, adding Relume may be better, but it can get a little messy. The community member notes that there is no right or wrong answer, it just depends on the preference.

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JJoshua Cho
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I’d like to seek advice.

(1) I created a website with Webflow two years ago.
(2) Now, I want to completely update it using Relume, almost treating it as a new site.
(3) Relume seems to recommend cloning the Style Guide page(version 2.1) to create a new site.
(4) However, I find it challenging to transfer the existing page(domain transfer, site plan….)

My question is, in a situation like this, how do you experts typically approach the update? (1) Do you create an entirely new site? Or (2) do you update the existing site? If updating, how do you apply the Relume 2.1 style guide? Please provide some guidance.

Thank you.

R
J
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RRich Emmerson

Hi! If you haven't already watched it, then there's a video on this page: https://www.relume.io/learn

In my experience, it depends on the size and complexity of the site:

  • If it's a pretty small and basic site, then you're probably better off rebuilding as it saves hassle with renaming/formatting classes, etc.
  • If it's a bigger site with more complexity, then you'll probably better off adding in Relume, rather than rebuilding - but it can get a little messy.

I don't think there's a right or wrong, just depends on your preference.

JJoshua Cho

Thank you so much Rich. Really helpful! ❤

RRich Emmerson

You're welcome, have a great day!

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