Webflow development of Property website

Henrik

Henrik Pultz Melbye

Practicing the Client First Framework through a Webflow Build

Overview

To strengthen my understanding of Webflow’s Client First framework, I created a fully functional website based on a predesigned template by Praha. My primary goal was to deepen my technical and structural knowledge — learning how to organize a project from the ground up with clarity, logic, and maintainability in mind.
You can explore the finished site here:

Challenge

When building Webflow projects, one of the most common challenges is keeping the structure organized and naming conventions consistent, especially when sites grow in size and complexity.
I wanted to practice how professional Webflow developers maintain scalability and ensure that clients can easily understand their websites — even without technical experience. The goal was simple:
Build a visually clean and structurally sound website using Client First principles to improve clarity, handoff, and long-term usability.

The Process

Starting from Praha’s predesigned template, I carefully analyzed the site’s layout and structure before making any edits. Then, I applied the Client First naming convention throughout every element — from global classes and sections to layout divs and typography.
This process involved:
Reworking class names for clarity and consistency
Organizing sections into a logical hierarchy for easier navigation
Refining the responsive structure to ensure clean scaling across devices
Documenting choices to simulate a client-friendly handoff
As I worked through each section, I found myself improving not just in the technical implementation, but also in my ability to think through design logic — why each element exists and how it supports the user experience.

The Outcome

The final result is a clean, functional website that reflects both design precision and development clarity. By applying the Client First framework:
Every class name clearly communicates its role
The structure is transparent and easy to maintain
The site’s responsiveness is consistent across breakpoints
Beyond that, this project helped me strengthen my problem-solving mindset — learning how to troubleshoot layout issues, name elements intuitively, and maintain scalability without losing simplicity.

Key Takeaways

The Client First framework significantly improves collaboration and client understanding.
Proper naming conventions make a huge difference in scalability and project handoff.
Practicing on real templates is an excellent way to bridge design and development thinking.

Reflection

I genuinely enjoy the process of developing websites — breaking down layouts, refining structure, and finding the most logical way to bring ideas to life. This project reminded me how much attention to detail and thoughtful naming can elevate both the developer’s workflow and the client’s experience.
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Posted Oct 13, 2025

I developed this website from a predesigned template by Praha. I used the Reume style guide and client first as the framework.