How can I add next and previous buttons to my Webflow blog page template to provide a similar pagination feature as my non-templated blog page? I have read some Forum Entries discussing tutorials by Webflow's guide.

To add Next and Previous buttons to your Webflow blog template page, follow these steps. This will allow users to navigate between blog posts dynamically based on your collection’s order.

1. Add Links for Navigation

• Open Webflow Designer and navigate to your Blog Post Template Page (CMS template).
• Add two Button or Link Block elements where you want the navigation to appear.
• Name them Previous Post and Next Post for clarity.

2. Use Collection List for Navigation

• Add a Collection List and connect it to your Blog Posts CMS collection.
• In the Filter settings, ensure that:
• The "Next" button only shows the next newer post.
• The "Previous" button only shows the next older post.

3. Create the "Previous Post" Link

• Inside the Collection List, add a Text Link or Button.
• Connect the Text Link’s Link Setting to the Current Blog Post’s slug or URL using the Collection Page settings.
• Apply a filter:
• "Published Date is before the Current Post's Published Date"
• Sort by Published Date in descending order (so the most recent older post appears).

4. Create the "Next Post" Link

• Duplicate the Previous Post collection list setup.
• Modify the filter:
• "Published Date is after the Current Post's Published Date"
• Sort by Published Date in ascending order (so the next newer post appears).

5. Apply Conditional Visibility

• On your Previous Post button, set Conditional Visibility to only show if a previous post exists.
• On your Next Post button, set Conditional Visibility to only show if a next post exists.

Summary

By adding Collection Lists filtered by post date, you link your next and previous posts dynamically. Ensure proper sorting and conditional visibility so buttons appear only when relevant. This method effectively mimics pagination on your CMS blog post template.