How to Use CMS Filters in Webflow

Step 1: Setting Up Your CMS Collections

Begin by setting up your CMS Collections. Go to the CMS panel in your Webflow dashboard and click "Add Collection." Name your Collection, such as Blog Posts, and define fields like titles, images, dates, categories, and tags. Fill in a few entries to test your filters later.

Step 2: Adding a Collection List to Your Page

Navigate to the page where you want to display Collection items. In the toolbar, use the Add panel to drag a Collection List element to your page. Select the Collection you created earlier and design your Collection List by adding text blocks, images, and links to display each item attractively.

Step 3: Creating Filter Criteria with Collection Fields

Create a filter user interface using buttons, checkboxes, or dropdowns that match your website’s style. Set up each filter to correspond to your Collection fields. For example, if you have a category field, create buttons for categories like Tech, Lifestyle, and Travel.

Step 4: Configuring Filters in the Collection List Settings

Click on the Collection List on your page and navigate to Settings. In the Filter section, click "Add Filter" to define the logic based on fields, such as text, reference, or multi-reference fields. Choose the criterion (like category) and set the condition (like selecting "is" for a specific category).

Step 5: Adding Interaction to Filter Controls

Connect the filter controls to the Collection List through interactions. Select a filter control and add a new interaction in the Interactions panel. Choose a trigger (like Mouse Click) and set an action that updates the Collection List. Repeat this for each filter control.

Step 6: Testing Your Filters

Preview your page in Webflow by clicking the eye icon. Click your filter options and ensure the Collection List updates as expected. Adjust if needed by checking filter conditions and interactions for any errors.

Step 7: Publish Your Changes

Once satisfied, click the Publish button in Webflow Designer. Choose the domain to publish your site and confirm. Visit your live site to ensure everything works correctly. With these steps, your filters should enhance user experience by organizing your content efficiently.