How Do I Use CMS on Webflow?

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Webflow is a powerful website builder that allows you to create and manage your website without any coding knowledge. One of its key features is the content management system (CMS), which enables you to easily update and edit the content on your website. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to use the CMS on Webflow step by step.

Setting Up Your CMS

To start using the CMS on Webflow, you need to first set it up. Here’s how:

  • Login to your Webflow account and select the project where you want to enable the CMS.
  • Navigate to the “Settings” tab in the left sidebar and click on “CMS” under “Hosting.

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  • Enable the CMS by toggling on the switch next to “Enable CMS. “

Create a Collection

Once you have set up your CMS, you can start creating collections. Collections are groups of structured data that can be used to populate dynamic content on your website. Follow these steps to create a collection:

  • Navigate back to your project dashboard and click on “Collections” in the left sidebar.
  • Click on “Add Collection” and give it a name.
  • Add Fields by clicking on “Add Field” within your collection.
    • Title Field: Add a field for the title of each item in your collection.
    • Description Field: Add a field for describing each item in detail.
    • Image Field: Add a field for the image associated with each item.

Add Content to Your Collection

Once you have created your collection, you can start adding content to it. Here’s how:

  • Click on your collection in the left sidebar of the Collections panel.
  • Click on “Add Item” to add a new item to your collection.
  • Fill in the fields with the desired content for each item.
  • Upload images by clicking on the image field and selecting an image from your computer.

Create Dynamic Pages

Now that you have your collection ready with content, you can create dynamic pages to display that content. Follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the “Pages” tab in the left sidebar of your project dashboard.
  • Add a New Page by clicking on “Create New” and selecting a template or starting from scratch.
  • Select Template: Choose a template that will hold your dynamic content.
    • Title: Add a dynamic title element by selecting “Text” and then choosing “Get Text from Collection.

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    • Description: Add a dynamic description element using the same method as above.
    • Image: Add an image element and select “Get Image from Collection. “

Publish Your Website

After you have created dynamic pages, it’s time to publish your website. Here’s how:

  • Click on the “Publish” button in the top right corner of the Webflow designer.
  • Select your desired publishing options and click on “Publish” again.
  • Wait for Webflow to publish your website, and voila! Your website is now live with CMS functionality.

In Conclusion

Using the CMS on Webflow allows you to easily manage and update your website’s content. By creating collections, adding content, and creating dynamic pages, you can create a truly dynamic and engaging website.

Take advantage of Webflow’s powerful CMS features to make your website stand out from the crowd.