Derek Siu is now an official Webflow Certified Partner

Elevating the Standard: Why I Became a Webflow Certified Partner

Building websites in Webflow is one thing; building them to a professional, scalable, and industry-standard level is another. I am thrilled to share that after a comprehensive review process, I have officially been named a Webflow Certified Partner.

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For the community and my clients at dereksiu.com.au, this mark represents more than just a title. It is a commitment to technical excellence and a deep understanding of the Webflow ecosystem.

What is a Webflow Certified Partner?

The Webflow Partner Program is an exclusive group of vetted experts and agencies worldwide. Unlike standard certifications, becoming a Partner requires a manual audit of my development work by the Webflow team.

To achieve this status, a developer must demonstrate:

• Advanced Technical Proficiency: Mastery of the Box Model, CSS hierarchy, and clean Class naming conventions.
• Accessibility Standards: Building sites that are inclusive and usable for all visitors.
• Performance Optimization: Ensuring fast load times and clean "under-the-hood" code.
• CMS & Logic Expertise: Building complex, scalable content structures and automated workflows.

Being a Webflow Certified Partner means people can hire me directly on the my Webflow page and more importantly I personally get access to the inner network of key staff memebrs in Webflow. I plan to use this to increase my PR and form strategic alliances and partnerships.

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Why This Matters for Your Next Project

When you hire a Webflow Certified Partner, you aren't just hiring a designer; you are hiring a specialist who follows the platform's best practices. This ensures your website is:

1. Scalable: Your site won't break as your business grows. The architecture is built to handle 60+ tutorials (like my own library!) or thousands of CMS items with ease.
2. Maintainable: Because I follow professional naming conventions, your site is easy for you or other developers to update in the future.
3. Search Engine Ready: My builds prioritize "Clean Code" and "Semantic HTML," which are the foundation of good SEO.
4. Priority Support: Partners have a direct line to Webflow’s internal teams, allowing for faster troubleshooting on complex builds.

Looking Ahead in 2026

As I continue to expand the Derek Siu Library and work with amazing clients across Australia, this certification serves as a foundation for everything I build. Whether I am teaching a new technique in a tutorial or developing a high-end showcase for a brand, my goal remains the same: to push the boundaries of what is possible with no-code and custom-code solutions.