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Framer Integration

Seamlessly integrate your Framer sites with Searchable to optimize your designs for both traditional search engines and AI-powered search platforms.
This integration requires a Framer Pro plan or higher to access the necessary API features.

Quick Setup

1

Connect Your Framer Account

Authorize Searchable to access your Framer projects
2

Select Projects

Choose which Framer sites to sync with Searchable
3

Configure Optimization Settings

Set up automated SEO rules and content optimization
4

Run Initial Analysis

Get comprehensive SEO and AEO recommendations

Features

Design-First SEO

  • Visual SEO Overlay: See SEO issues directly in your Framer canvas
  • Component-Level Optimization: Optimize individual design components
  • Responsive SEO: Ensure optimization works across all breakpoints
  • Performance Analysis: Monitor how design choices affect site speed

Content Optimization

  • Dynamic Text Optimization: Improve headlines, descriptions, and copy
  • Image SEO: Automated alt text and image compression
  • Component Libraries: SEO-optimized component templates
  • CMS Integration: Optimize dynamic content from Framer CMS

AI Search Optimization (AEO)

  • Content Structure: Optimize for AI readability and understanding
  • Semantic Markup: Add structured data to design components
  • Context Enhancement: Improve content context for AI engines
  • Citation Ready: Prepare content for AI citation and references

Prerequisites

Before setting up the Framer integration:
  • Active Framer account with Pro plan or higher
  • Published Framer site(s)
  • Searchable Professional, Agency, or Custom plan
  • Admin access to your Framer workspace

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Connect Your Account

In Searchable Dashboard

  1. Go to SettingsIntegrations
  2. Locate Framer in the platform list
  3. Click Connect Framer
  4. Authenticate with your Framer credentials

2. Authorization & Permissions

Searchable requests access to:
  • Read project data: Analyze site structure and content
  • Read published sites: Access live site content for optimization
  • Write project data: Apply SEO improvements (optional)
  • CMS access: Optimize dynamic content collections
Write permissions allow Searchable to automatically apply optimizations to your Framer projects. You can review all changes before they go live.

3. Project Selection

After connecting:
  1. Choose which Framer projects to include
  2. Set sync preferences (real-time, hourly, daily)
  3. Configure optimization depth (surface-level vs deep analysis)
  4. Enable/disable automatic optimization

4. Initial Site Audit

Searchable will automatically:
  • Analyze your site’s technical SEO factors
  • Review content structure and readability
  • Check mobile responsiveness and performance
  • Generate AEO recommendations for AI visibility

Configuration Options

Sync Settings

  • Real-time Updates: Sync changes as you design
  • Scheduled Sync: Regular intervals for analysis
  • Manual Sync: On-demand optimization reviews
  • Selective Sync: Choose specific pages or components

Optimization Preferences

  • Automation Level: Fully automatic vs manual review
  • Content Focus: Technical SEO vs content optimization
  • Performance Priority: Speed vs visual fidelity balance
  • AEO Emphasis: AI search optimization priority

Working with the Integration

Design Canvas Integration

  • SEO Panel: Dedicated SEO panel in Framer interface
  • Component Warnings: Visual indicators for SEO issues
  • Live Scores: Real-time SEO scores as you design
  • Quick Fixes: One-click optimization for common issues

Content Management

  • Text Optimization: AI-powered content suggestions
  • Image Management: Bulk image optimization and alt text
  • Link Analysis: Internal and external link optimization
  • Meta Management: Automated meta tags and descriptions

Performance Monitoring

  • Core Web Vitals: Real-time performance metrics
  • Mobile Optimization: Mobile-first design suggestions
  • Loading Analysis: Component-level performance impact
  • SEO Score Tracking: Historical performance data

Use Cases

Agency Workflows

  • Client Site Optimization: Streamlined SEO for client projects
  • Template Libraries: SEO-optimized component libraries
  • Bulk Optimization: Apply changes across multiple sites
  • Reporting: Automated client SEO reports

E-commerce Design

  • Product Page Optimization: E-commerce specific SEO rules
  • Category Structure: Optimized navigation and categorization
  • Schema Implementation: Product markup and structured data
  • Conversion Optimization: SEO that drives sales

Content-Heavy Sites

  • Blog Optimization: Article and blog post enhancement
  • Navigation SEO: Optimized site structure and menus
  • Content Hierarchy: Proper heading structure and flow
  • Internal Linking: Smart content cross-linking

Advanced Features

Custom Components

Create SEO-optimized components:
  • SEO Templates: Pre-optimized component templates
  • Schema Components: Structured data building blocks
  • Performance Components: Speed-optimized design elements
  • Accessibility Components: SEO and accessibility combined

Team Collaboration

  • Role-Based Access: Different optimization permissions
  • Change Tracking: See who made what SEO changes
  • Review Workflows: Approve optimizations before publishing
  • Team Analytics: SEO performance across team projects

API Integration

  • Custom Integrations: Build your own Framer-Searchable workflows
  • Automated Publishing: Trigger optimizations on site updates
  • Third-party Tools: Connect with other marketing tools
  • Custom Reporting: Build personalized SEO dashboards

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Problem: Can’t connect Framer account Solutions:
  • Verify Framer Pro subscription status
  • Check account permissions and admin access
  • Clear browser cache and try again
  • Ensure projects are published, not just previewed

Sync Problems

Problem: Changes not syncing between platforms Solutions:
  • Check sync frequency settings
  • Verify internet connectivity
  • Manually trigger sync if needed
  • Review integration status in both platforms

Optimization Issues

Problem: Recommendations not applying correctly Solutions:
  • Ensure write permissions are enabled
  • Check if changes conflict with existing design
  • Review Framer’s component constraints
  • Contact support for complex design conflicts

Best Practices

Before Integration

  • Backup Projects: Save copies of important Framer projects
  • SEO Audit: Understand current SEO state
  • Team Alignment: Ensure team understands new workflow
  • Performance Baseline: Measure current site performance

During Optimization

  • Incremental Changes: Apply optimizations gradually
  • Test on Staging: Use Framer’s preview features for testing
  • Monitor Performance: Watch Core Web Vitals closely
  • Preserve Design: Ensure SEO doesn’t compromise design intent

Ongoing Management

  • Regular Reviews: Weekly SEO performance reviews
  • Component Updates: Keep SEO templates updated
  • Team Training: Regular SEO best practices updates
  • Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor SEO changes

Limitations & Considerations

Current Limitations

  • Some custom animations may conflict with SEO optimizations
  • Complex interactive components need manual SEO review
  • CMS limitations may affect dynamic content optimization
  • Third-party embeds require separate optimization

Design Considerations

  • Balance visual design with SEO requirements
  • Consider mobile-first optimization approaches
  • Ensure accessibility improvements align with SEO
  • Maintain brand consistency during optimization
Work closely with your design team to ensure SEO optimizations enhance rather than compromise your design vision.

Support & Resources