I did my website last year from a template, and some time has passed and I want to throw everything out and redesign it again, using the same template I had before, how do I do that? I am graphic designer who taught myself webflow and some code, I am very open to suggestions, please help me
Hi there!
You have a couple of options to start fresh with your template. The first option is to use your site’s backups feature (learn more at https://university.webflow.com/lesson/backups-wf), which will reset everything to the original template state.
The second option is to create a new site from the same template. Note that for premium templates (https://webflow.com/templates/premium-website-templates), you’ll need to purchase it again. To create a new site, go to your Dashboard and click “New site.” Select “Template,” check the “Purchased” checkbox, then hover over your desired template and click “Select.” Finally, give your site a name and click “Create site.”
Hopefully this helps! If you still need assistance, please reply here so somebody from the community can help.
@INKIM you have two clean approaches to rebuild your site while keeping the original template structure. Here’s how to do it efficiently:
Option 1: Duplicate the Template & Start Fresh (Recommended)
Best for: Keeping the original template’s layout/styling while wiping content.
- Duplicate Your Project
- Go to your Webflow Dashboard.
- Hover over the project, click “Duplicate” (creates a copy).
- Name it “Redesign - [Your Site]”.
- Delete Unwanted Content
- Open the duplicated project in the Designer.
- Select and delete pages/elements you don’t need (keep the core structure).
- Use ⌘ + A (Mac) / Ctrl + A (Windows) to mass-delete sections.
- Preserve Key Components
- Save reusable symbols (like headers/footers) or classes (e.g.,
.button-primary
). - Use “Navigator” (left panel) to organize before deleting.
- Redesign with Your New Content
- Apply your new branding (colors, fonts in Style Manager).
- Drag in new images/text while leveraging the template’s grid/breakpoints.
Option 2: Use Webflow’s “Blank Slate” Template Clone (More Flexible)
Best for: Keeping only the template’s structure (no styling/content).
- Find Your Original Template
- Go to Webflow Templates Marketplace or your “Purchased Templates” tab.
- Re-download the same template (or locate it in your account).
- Start a New Project
- Click “New Project” > Select the template again.
- Name it “Redesign - [Your Brand]”.
- Selectively Copy Elements
- Open your old site and new template in separate Designer tabs.
- Copy only the components you want (e.g., nav bars, animations) via:
- Right-click > Copy (or ⌘/Ctrl + C).
- Paste into the new project (⌘/Ctrl + V).
- Rebuild with Your Design Flair
- Use your graphic design skills to:
- Customize typography (Fonts > Style Manager).
- Overhaul color schemes (Global Swatches).
- Add new interactions (e.g., hover animations, scroll effects).