Some of the choices made for Webflow Designer's new Layout Style Panel interface are being criticized by Webflow developers on Twitter. And yet, we think this new interface is an excellent decision - Here are the 3 reasons:

1. Webflow needs to attract new users to the platform.

It is important not to forget that Webflow still represents "only" :

• 1% market share (CMS only)
• 0.7% of websites (all technologies)

And this new interface offers a great opportunity to :

1. Share more visual demos of how to develop with Webflow
2. Reduce barriers to entry with a more intuitive interface

- and thus convince or attract marketing teams, designers and new developers to choose this CMS platform to create their websites.

2. This change is based on data and research.

The Webflow product team shared with us that this new panel has been tested on a panel of users including :

• Designers
• Developers,
• Webflow experts.

So we have to trust them that this decision is based on data, and that they obviously haven't opted for a choice that doesn't make sense for their purpose, to grow.

💡Important note: this change has also been appreciated by professional Webflow users - who have seen their development workflows improved!

3. Webflow "Pro Users" love.

Change is never easy. But the fact is that in our team(Webflow agency) :

• Webflow developers prefer it,
• Designers love this update,

So, "according to our panel" of professional Webflow developers and designers, this change seems to be in line with the results of the research carried out by the Webflow product team. So, to conclude...

In conclusion 💙

Yes, all the choices are not only (and directly) for Webflow developers accustomed to the tool, but also for Webflow's marketing efforts to attract new customers. An important cause, because if the number of Webflow users grows, the whole ecosystem will benefit.

Watch our video review of the new Layout Style Panel