Airtable is a powerful tool for organizing and managing data, and Webflow CMS is a popular content management system that allows you to build dynamic websites. By linking Airtables to Webflow CMS, you can seamlessly integrate your data and display it on your website. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of linking Airtables to Webflow CMS step by step.
Step 1: Set up your Airtable
Before we begin, make sure you have an Airtable account and a base set up with the desired tables and fields. If you are new to Airtable, it’s worth exploring its features and documentation to get familiar with its capabilities.
Step 2: Create an API key
To connect Airtable with Webflow CMS, we need to generate an API key from your Airtable account. Log in to your Airtable account and navigate to your account settings.
Under the “API” section, click on “Generate API key” button. Copy the generated API key as we’ll be using it later.
Step 3: Set up your Webflow project
Assuming you already have a Webflow project set up, navigate to the project dashboard and create a new collection by clicking on “Add Collection”. Give your collection a name and define the necessary fields that match the fields in your Airtable base.
Step 4: Install the Airtable integration
In order to link Airtables to Webflow CMS, we need to install an integration called “Airtable Integration” from the Webflow marketplace. To do this, go back to your Webflow project dashboard and click on “Integrations” in the left sidebar. Search for “Airtable Integration” in the marketplace and install it.
Step 5: Connect your Airtable base
Once you’ve installed the integration, click on “Airtable Integration” in the left sidebar. Click on “Connect a new base” and provide the required details such as your Airtable API key and the base ID. You can find the base ID in your Airtable account settings.
Step 6: Map Airtable fields to Webflow CMS fields
After connecting your Airtable base, you’ll be redirected to a screen where you can map your Airtable fields to Webflow CMS fields. This step is important to ensure that the data from Airtables is correctly displayed on your website. For each field, select the corresponding Webflow CMS field from the dropdown menu.
Step 7: Import records into Webflow CMS
Once you’ve mapped all the fields, click on “Import Records” to import the data from your Airtable base into Webflow CMS. Depending on the amount of data, this process may take some time. Once completed, you’ll see a success message indicating that records were imported successfully.
Step 8: Displaying Airtables data on your website
Now that you have linked Airtables to Webflow CMS, it’s time to display the data on your website. In your Webflow project editor, navigate to the page where you want to display the data and add a new collection list element. Select your newly created collection from the dropdown menu.
Step 9: Design and style the collection list
With the collection list element added, you can now design and style how each record will be displayed on your website. Customize fonts, colors, spacing, and other visual aspects to match your website’s design.
Step 10: Publish and test
Once you are satisfied with how your data is displayed, publish your changes and test it live on your website. Make sure everything looks and functions as expected.
In Conclusion
Linking Airtables to Webflow CMS opens up endless possibilities for managing and displaying data on your website. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can seamlessly integrate your Airtable base with Webflow CMS and create dynamic and data-driven websites.
Whether you’re building a portfolio, an e-commerce store, or a blog, this integration will empower you to easily manage and showcase your content. So give it a try and enjoy the power of data integration!