The Visual Div Podcast

From Welsh telly to the trenches of web development, join Matt and Ailín for an honest chat about the evolution of Webflow Certified Partner Programme. We'll explore the changing landscape of freelancer and agency partnerships, what actually drives value, and where this relationship between builders and platforms is heading. A story that begins in the Celtic Tiger and lands us squarely in today's digital economy.

Timestamps
0:48 Welcome to the Show

1:23 Welsh Cartoons and Irish TV

3:20 Differences in TV Programming

4:00 Ireland's Economic Transformation

5:33 The Impact of the Recession

6:00 Becoming a Webflow Partner

9:52 Changes in the Partner Program

13:57 Experiences as a Certified Partner

22:47 The Value of Premium Partnership

30:23 Challenges of Lead Generation

37:36 Misaligned Incentives in the Partner Program

42:27 Comparing Shopify and Webflow Partnership

51:24 The Future of Webflow Partnerships

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We all want our Webflow sites to be rocking innovative features like auto rotating tabs, table of contents, and even footer dates that show we are up with the times. But should we be reaching for our mate Claude, or trusting a JS library like VDX for the sprinkle of magic.

Ailín and Mattchew explore the pros and cons of the different approaches so you can make sure you pick up the right tool for the job on your next build.

Timestamps
0:25 Introduction and Accents

5:26 Traveling and Language Differences

8:28 Exploring AI Tools

11:55 The Rise of Visual DX

16:02 The Power of HTMX

17:18 Building Custom Solutions

22:22 Attributes vs. JavaScript

29:09 The Role of Documentation

36:24 Libraries vs. AI Tools

40:58 User Experience Considerations

46:34 Future-Proofing with Libraries

52:27 The Importance of Community Feedback

54:43 Considerations for Using Libraries

59:53 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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After two whole weeks away from our computers Ailín & Matt reflect on the year just been and touch on what we might see in the next 12 months in the world of Webflow.

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Webflow just announced another re-structure to their pricing across Workspaces. We dive into the confusion - although not sure we are going to make it any less confusing than it already is...sorry!

As always, send over your questions on X or Bluesky.

• Cool Lego-based explainer by Nelson @thepixelgeek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDX-vLq08tw
• Webflow's Blog Article: Pricing and product updates reflecting our shift to the Website Experience Platform
• Webflow FAQ Page: Updates to our pricing and product strategy for December 2024

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The Visual Div is 100% powered by you, our lovely listeners. If you enjoy the craic and reckon you’d buy us a Guinness if we bumped into you at the local, then here's your digital barman!

We’re never going to lock up the podcast behind a paywall; we want everyone to have a listen and enjoy. By buying the lads a pint, you're not just showing your support—you’re making sure we can keep the lights on so everyone can enjoy the banter for free. It’s a model built on pure soundness and a bit of Irish generosity.

We are joined by the ever insightful Alessia to explore the often confusing world of Webflow Components. We do not get too technical, instead preferring to explore the underbelly of what promises to be an area of the Webflow tool that will become a core part of site builds in 2025. 

As always, send over your questions on X or Bluesky.

• Alessia @ale-sannazzaro.bsky.social
• Matt @makermattevans.bsky.social
• Ailín @ailintobin.bsky.social

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Buy the lads a Guinness!
The Visual Div is 100% powered by you, our lovely listeners. If you enjoy the craic and reckon you’d buy us a Guinness if we bumped into you at the local, then here's your digital barman!

We’re never going to lock up the podcast behind a paywall; we want everyone to have a listen and enjoy. By buying the lads a pint, you're not just showing your support—you’re making sure we can keep the lights on so everyone can enjoy the banter for free. It’s a model built on pure soundness and a bit of Irish generosity.

We are joined by the ever insightful Alessia to explore the often confusing world of Webflow Components. We do not get too technical, instead preferring to explore the underbelly of what promises to be an area of the Webflow tool that will become a core part of site builds in 2025. 

As always, send over your questions on X or Bluesky.

• Alessia @ale-sannazzaro.bsky.social
• Matt @makermattevans.bsky.social
• Ailín @ailintobin.bsky.social

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Buy the lads a Guinness!
The Visual Div is 100% powered by you, our lovely listeners. If you enjoy the craic and reckon you’d buy us a Guinness if we bumped into you at the local, then here's your digital barman!

We’re never going to lock up the podcast behind a paywall; we want everyone to have a listen and enjoy. By buying the lads a pint, you're not just showing your support—you’re making sure we can keep the lights on so everyone can enjoy the banter for free. It’s a model built on pure soundness and a bit of Irish generosity.

Matt and Ailín give their unfiltered reaction to the Webflow Conf 2024 feature set.

Useful Links

• Webflow Recap Article: 

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Buy the lads a Guinness!
The Visual Div is 100% powered by you, our lovely listeners. If you enjoy the craic and reckon you’d buy us a Guinness if we bumped into you at the local, then here's your digital barman!

We’re never going to lock up the podcast behind a paywall; we want everyone to have a listen and enjoy. By buying the lads a pint, you're not just showing your support—you’re making sure we can keep the lights on so everyone can enjoy the banter for free. It’s a model built on pure soundness and a bit of Irish generosity.

A cracker of an episode as Matt & Ailín are joined by the very talented Luke Bonnici from Melbourne Australia. Luke is a serial product builder who uses Webflow for all his front-ends. We talk about his latest tool for 301s, his "stack" for building plus lots lots more. A really great episode for those who want to get into building sellable products, not just marketing sites.

Useful Links

• Rapid301.com - Generate 301-Redirects up to 10x Faster
• Koala360.com - Virtual Tours made simple
• Luke on Twitter

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Buy the lads a Guinness!
The Visual Div is 100% powered by you, our lovely listeners. If you enjoy the craic and reckon you’d buy us a Guinness if we bumped into you at the local, then here's your digital barman!

We’re never going to lock up the podcast behind a paywall; we want everyone to have a listen and enjoy. By buying the lads a pint, you're not just showing your support—you’re making sure we can keep the lights on so everyone can enjoy the banter for free. It’s a model built on pure soundness and a bit of Irish generosity.

Matt and Ailín go head-to-head on why you should or should not pay $10 per month to keep being able to make use of your shower shoes.

Useful Links

• Finsweet Component Slider: https://finsweet.com/components/slider
• Finsweet Attributes: https://finsweet.com/attributes/cms-slider
• Chris Abra's Resliders: https://www.resliders.com/gallery
• Swiper Studio: https://studio.swiperjs.com/?ref=thevisualdiv
• Swiper JS: https://swiperjs.com/
• Other Sliders: https://www.adidas.ie/sliders

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Buy the lads a Guinness!
The Visual Div is 100% powered by you, our lovely listeners. If you enjoy the craic and reckon you’d buy us a Guinness if we bumped into you at the local, then here's your digital barman!

We’re never going to lock up the podcast behind a paywall; we want everyone to have a listen and enjoy. By buying the lads a pint, you're not just showing your support—you’re making sure we can keep the lights on so everyone can enjoy the banter for free. It’s a model built on pure soundness and a bit of Irish generosity.

We are joined by the one and only Pixel Geek - aka Nelson! We cover all sorts from his time at Webflow, how he approaches projects, and his new and exciting product - Ophelia!

Ophelia gives you access to the top, award winning, Webflow Experts in order to solve any issues you have. 

Useful Links
Check out Ophelia
Nelson on Twitter