Framer — The website builder loved by designers
Framer is a design-focused website builder that combines a true design canvas with modern layout, typography, and animation features. It emphasizes simultaneous design and publishing, live collaboration, and a range of tools for building responsive, production-ready websites without sacrificing creative control.
Key Concepts
- A true design canvas, not just a visual HTML editor, enabling expressive layouts, typography, and motion.
- One-button publishing to a global audience.
- Live collaboration on a single canvas to facilitate teamwork.
- Built-in content management and SEO/performance optimizations.
- Extensible via plugins, templates, and integrations to accelerate workflows.
How to Use Framer
- Design your site on the canvas. Create layouts with modern styling, typography, and animations.
- Collaborate in real time. Work with teammates on the same canvas to iterate quickly.
- Publish with a single button. Go from concept to a live site with minimal steps.
- Enhance with resources. Use templates, plugins, and marketplace assets to extend capabilities.
Features Overview
- True design canvas for advanced layouts and typography
- Animations to bring designs to life without heavy lift
- Real-time collaboration on one shared canvas
- Content Management System (CMS) to fit teams and workflows
- SEO and performance optimizations to speed up sites
- One-click publishing for global reach
- Templates, plugins, and an asset marketplace to accelerate development
Example Use Cases
- Personal portfolios and agency websites
- SaaS landing pages with interactive components
- Marketing sites that require rapid iteration and collaboration
- Prototyping to production handoff with integrated CMS and SEO
Safety and Best Practices
- Ensure team members have appropriate access when collaborating.
- Review SEO settings and performance metrics after publishing to optimize visibility and load times.
Core Features
- True design canvas for sophisticated layouts and typography
- Built-in animations to animate UI without external tools
- Real-time collaboration on a single canvas
- Content Management System (CMS) tailored for teams
- SEO and performance tools to optimize site speed and discoverability
- One-click publish for quick deployment
- Access to templates, plugins, and a marketplace for extensibility