Can Webflow be used to create blogs as a part of a website? If so, what is the process for building a blog into a Webflow site?
TL;DR
- Create a CMS Collection for blog posts with fields like title, slug, cover image, date, author, content, and tags.
- Design the CMS Collection Page by linking dynamic elements (title, image, content, etc.).
- Build a Blog Listings Page using a Collection List to display posts with thumbnails, titles, and links.
- Enable pagination and filtering for better organization and navigation.
- Publish and test to ensure proper linking and functionality.
Yes, Webflow supports blogging through its CMS (Content Management System). You can create a fully functional blog by setting up a CMS Collection, designing a CMS Collection Page, and adding dynamic content to your site.
1. Create a CMS Collection for Blog Posts
- Go to the CMS Panel in Webflow.
- Click "Create Collection" and name it (e.g., Blog Posts).
- Add essential fields like:
- Title (Plain text)
- Slug (Automatically generated from title or custom)
- Cover Image (Image field)
- Published Date (Date field)
- Author (Text or CMS Reference if using separate author profiles)
- Content (Rich text for blog content)
- Tags or Categories (Option field or CMS Reference to another collection)
- Click "Create Collection" once all fields are added.
2. Design the Blog Post Template
- In the Pages panel, find the CMS Collection Page for your Blog Posts.
- Webflow automatically creates this page when you make the Blog Posts collection.
- Customize the layout by adding:
- A Heading linked to the blog post title (
+ Add → Heading → Connect to Title). - An Image for the featured cover (
+ Add → Image → Connect to Cover Image). - A Rich Text Block connected to the content field.
- A Date Field, Tags, or Author information if needed.
3. Create a Blog Listings Page
- To display all blog posts, create a new page (e.g., Blog Home Page).
- Add a Collection List and connect it to the Blog Posts Collection.
- Inside the Collection List, add:
- A link block (to navigate to the full post).
- Thumbnail image connected to the Cover Image.
- Text blocks connected to the Title and Published Date.
- A "Read More" button linking to the individual blog post.
4. Enable Pagination and Filtering
- Enable Pagination in the Collection List settings if you have a lot of posts.
- Use Filters to show featured posts, most recent posts, or categorized content.
5. Publish and Test
- Click "Publish" to push changes live.
- Test navigation by clicking on blog posts to ensure everything links correctly.
Summary
Webflow’s CMS Collections make it easy to build and manage a blog. You create a Blog Posts Collection, design a dynamic CMS page, and set up a list layout for previews. Finally, publish your site and test it live.