Understanding the Designer, Marketer, Editor, and Viewer roles in Webflow and HubSpot: Designer: the complete role for creation and structuring.
Key points
- The designer manages the structure and design of the hotel site.
- The marketer manages campaigns and conversions.
- The editor updates the text and images without altering the design.
- The Viewer views the content without modifying it.
To effectively manage a Webflow site connected to HubSpot, it's essential to understand the difference between the available roles. Each role offers a specific level of access depending on the needs of your hospitality team—creation, content, marketing, or proofreading.
The Designer has full access to the site's structure and layout. They can:
- Modify the overall design, layouts, interactions, and CSS styles.
- Manage CMS collections and website publishing.
- Adjust SEO settings, HubSpot integrations, or Google Analytics.
💡 Reserve this role for experienced agencies or designers, as incorrect handling can impact the entire site.
Marketer: managing campaigns and conversions
The Marketer (in HubSpot or Webflow Business) focuses on performance and conversion actions:
- Creation and monitoring of hotel marketing campaigns.
- Management of CTAs, forms, and landing pages.
- Analysis of performance data (traffic, click-through rate, bookings).
💡 Ideal for marketing managers who want to take action without changing the technical structure of the site.
Editor: easily update content
The Editor is the perfect tool for hotel marketing teams who want to update their website safely. From the published URL, it allows you to:
- Edit the text, images, and buttons directly on the page.
- Add links or correct information.
- Publish the changes instantly.
💡 This is the recommended role for internal teams: no technical skills are required.
Viewer: view without editing
The Viewer has strictly read-only access. This role allows it to:
- View the site and its content.
- Review the texts or check for updates.
- Access the information without any risk of accidental modification.
💡 Perfect for management or proofreaders before publication.
Summary table of Webflow/HubSpot roles
|
Role |
Main objective |
Design access |
Edit content |
Publish |
Ideal for |
|
Designer |
Create and structure the site |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
Agency / Web Designer |
|
Marketer |
Manage campaigns and CTAs |
⚙️ Partial |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
Marketing Manager |
|
Editor |
Update the content |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
Hotel staff |
|
Viewer |
View without editing |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
Editor/Reviewer |
Best practices for access management
- Create one account per collaborator to maintain traceability.
- Limit access rights to the actual needs of each member.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
- Regularly delete inactive accounts.
💡 Never share Designer access with someone who is not proficient in Webflow: prefer an Editor role.
Conclusion
Clear role management in Webflow and HubSpot allows you to maintain a high-performing, secure, and well-organized hotel website. By assigning the right access to each member, you facilitate collaboration and preserve the quality of your online presence.