Is Framer good for client work?
I started freelancing this year. I was working as a UX designer before and used Figma on a daily basis, so the switch to Framer was smooth and I was super happy with its capabilities, especially compared to platforms like Squarespace, which I've also used for clients in the past. Squarespace always disappointed me when it came to mobile design (elements would often overlap and the spacing looked off).
So naturally, when I found Framer and was able to keep all designs well aligned and add animations, I thought I'd found the perfect platform. The problem comes when I move ownership to the client. Most clients won't need a Pro plan and won't want to pay for an extra seat for editing, so once I handed over the design and they needed an update, I was locked out. I'm also unsure about its price. I know this is covered by the client, but I want to give clients the best possible option and not a website that will charge them for every little change they need in the future.
So my questions are:
- If you've used Framer for client work, was it worth it? Were there any hiccups?
- How do you handle handover? Do you transfer the site to the client, keep it in your own workspace and bill them for hosting, or something else?
- Have you run into limits with things like SEO, forms, bookings or e-commerce that made you wish you'd used something else?
- If you moved away from Framer, what did you switch to and why?