The Visual Div Podcast

Is the Webflow Certified Partner Programme any good?

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 Thank you to all our supporters! The Visual Div is 100% powered by you. 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! [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] €3 = Half a Guinness €5 = West Clare Country Guinness €10 = A Dublin Tourist Guinness Order a Pint here ->  [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv]

Battle Royal: AI Assistants vs JS Libraries

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 Thank you to all our supporters! The Visual Div is 100% powered by you. 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! [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] €3 = Half a Guinness €5 = West Clare Country Guinness €10 = A Dublin Tourist Guinness Order a Pint here ->  [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv]

We review 2024 & look forward to vdx-date-year!!

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. --- Thank you to all our supporters! The Visual Div is 100% powered by you. 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! [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] €3 = Half a Guinness €5 = West Clare Country Guinness €10 = A Dublin Tourist Guinness Order a Pint here ->  [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv]

How many workspace seats does it take to change a div?

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://x.com/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 [https://webflow.com/blog/pricing-and-product-updates-wxp-2024] * Webflow FAQ Page: Updates to our pricing and product strategy for December 2024 [https://help.webflow.com/hc/en-us/articles/36037948441363-Updates-to-our-pricing-and-product-strategy-for-December-2024#01JEP85P79JMF045V3ZJT6R4VH] --- Buy the lads a Guinness or an Irish Coffee!! 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! [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] €3 = Half Guinness €5 = West Clare Guinness €10 = A Rip Off Dublin Guinness Order a Pint here ->  [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] 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. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv]

A deep dive into the world of Webflow components with Alessia

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 [https://bsky.app/profile/ale-sannazzaro.bsky.social] * Matt @makermattevans.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/makermattevans.bsky.social] * Ailín @ailintobin.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ailintobin.bsky.social] --- 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! [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] €3 = Half Guinness €5 = West Clare Guinness €10 = A Rip Off Dublin Guinness Order a Pint here ->  [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv] 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. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://ko-fi.com/thevisualdiv]