Starting over using a template

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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

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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.

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@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.

  1. Duplicate Your Project
  • Go to your Webflow Dashboard.
  • Hover over the project, click “Duplicate” (creates a copy).
  • Name it “Redesign - [Your Site]”.
  1. 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.
  1. Preserve Key Components
  • Save reusable symbols (like headers/footers) or classes (e.g., .button-primary).
  • Use “Navigator” (left panel) to organize before deleting.
  1. 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).

  1. 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).
  1. Start a New Project
  • Click “New Project” > Select the template again.
  • Name it “Redesign - [Your Brand]”.
  1. 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).
  1. 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).