Control d Webflow Integration
🌎Control D is a modern DNS management and content filtering platform that gives users granular control over their internet traffic. It combines DNS filtering, analytics, and custom rules in one unified dashboard.
Integrating Control D analytics with Webflow opens up interesting possibilities for service providers, MSPs, and tech consultants who want to showcase network analytics to their clients. By pulling Control D's traffic data, blocked request logs, and filtering statistics into Webflow CMS Collections, you can build client-facing dashboards that display network health, threat blocking metrics, and usage patterns in a beautifully designed interface.
The integration leverages Control D's API to fetch analytics data, which can be mapped to Webflow CMS items or rendered dynamically through embedded widgets. For MSPs managing multiple client networks, this means each client can have a branded Webflow portal showing their specific network analytics. The data stays fresh through scheduled API calls that update CMS collections, ensuring clients always see current information without needing access to the Control D dashboard itself.
Beyond client dashboards, this pairing is valuable for content marketing. Tech consultancies can use aggregated, anonymised Control D data (with appropriate privacy safeguards) to create data-driven blog posts, industry reports, and interactive infographics on Webflow. Visualise threat trends, most-blocked categories, or regional traffic patterns using Webflow's design tools, positioning your brand as a thought leader in cybersecurity and network management.
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Clients I've helped ship better Webflow sites
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
Control d FAQs
Common questions about using Control d with Webflow.
Control D provides a REST API that returns analytics data including query volumes, blocked requests, top domains, and filtering statistics. You can use serverless functions or automation platforms like Make to poll the API on a schedule and push the results to Webflow CMS Collections. Each data point (daily stats, top blocked categories, etc.) maps to a CMS item, and Webflow collection lists render them as dashboards, charts, or report cards.
It can be, with proper precautions. Never expose raw API keys in client-side JavaScript. Instead, use a server-side proxy (serverless function) that authenticates with Control D, fetches the data, and passes only the aggregated, non-sensitive results to Webflow. For client-facing dashboards, implement authentication on your Webflow site (via Memberstack or a similar tool) to ensure only authorised users see network analytics. Treat traffic data as sensitive information.
Webflow can serve as the frontend for a client portal, displaying analytics dashboards, filtering reports, and account summaries pulled from Control D's API. However, you'll need a backend service to handle authentication, API proxying, and real-time data fetching, since Webflow's CMS alone isn't designed for authenticated, per-user dynamic content. The combination of Webflow for the UI layer and a backend service for logic gives you a powerful, branded client experience.
Control D analytics update in near real-time, but for Webflow integrations, a refresh interval of 5-15 minutes is practical for most dashboards. More frequent updates increase API usage and may hit Webflow's CMS rate limits. For marketing reports and blog content, a daily or weekly refresh is perfectly adequate. Design your sync logic to only update Webflow CMS when data has materially changed to avoid unnecessary API calls and re-renders.
The most impactful metrics for a client-facing dashboard are: total queries processed, percentage of queries blocked, top blocked categories (malware, ads, tracking, adult content), bandwidth saved through blocking, and threat prevention count. These tell a compelling story about the value of the filtering service. For internal dashboards, adding device-level breakdowns, geographic query distribution, and trend charts over time provides deeper operational insights.
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