Recently, a few of my websites disappeared from the Sites section on my Framer Expert profile.
At first, I was confused.
These were websites I had designed and built completely in Framer, launched for clients, and previously showcased as part of my Framer work.
But here’s what happened:
some clients eventually moved their websites away from Framer.
And honestly, I understand why.
Sometimes a client needs a landing page for one campaign.
Sometimes the website is finalized and they don’t need regular updates anymore.
With more migration and AI tools available, some clients may also decide another setup is more cost-effective long term.
Personally, I still think Framer is one of the best tools for building and managing websites. The editing experience, animations, CMS, responsiveness, SEO, and overall workflow are incredibly good.
But this creates an interesting problem for Framer Experts.
The project was: • Designed in Framer • Developed in Framer • Hosted and launched on Framer • Successfully delivered
Then, months or years later, the client migrates and that project disappears from the Expert’s Sites portfolio.
So how do we show that work now?
I can’t simply republish a client’s website on a random Framer subdomain just to keep it visible. And I don’t think an Expert’s past work should depend forever on where a client chooses to host their website later.
Maybe Framer could introduce: • Previously Live on Framer • Archived Framer Project • A separate Work section where Experts can showcase previous Framer projects, including Framer subdomains
If a project was previously published and verified through Framer, it could remain attached to the Expert’s profile even if the client later moves away.
The client keeps freedom over their website. The Expert keeps a verified history of the work they created in Framer.
Curious how other Framer Experts are handling this.
If one of your clients moves away from Framer, how do you currently showcase that work?
Recently, a few of my websites disappeared from the Sites section on my Framer Expert profile.
At first, I was confused.
These were websites I had designed and built completely in Framer, launched for clients, and previously showcased as part of my Framer work.
But here’s what happened:
some clients eventually moved their websites away from Framer.
And honestly, I understand why.
Sometimes a client needs a landing page for one campaign.
Sometimes the website is finalized and they don’t need regular updates anymore.
With more migration and AI tools available, some clients may also decide another setup is more cost-effective long term.
Personally, I still think Framer is one of the best tools for building and managing websites. The editing experience, animations, CMS, responsiveness, SEO, and overall workflow are incredibly good.
But this creates an interesting problem for Framer Experts.
The project was: • Designed in Framer • Developed in Framer • Hosted and launched on Framer • Successfully delivered
Then, months or years later, the client migrates and that project disappears from the Expert’s Sites portfolio.
So how do we show that work now?
I can’t simply republish a client’s website on a random Framer subdomain just to keep it visible. And I don’t think an Expert’s past work should depend forever on where a client chooses to host their website later.
Maybe Framer could introduce: • Previously Live on Framer • Archived Framer Project • A separate Work section where Experts can showcase previous Framer projects, including Framer subdomains
If a project was previously published and verified through Framer, it could remain attached to the Expert’s profile even if the client later moves away.
The client keeps freedom over their website. The Expert keeps a verified history of the work they created in Framer.
Curious how other Framer Experts are handling this.
If one of your clients moves away from Framer, how do you currently showcase that work?