Can Webflow handle a tool that recommends items based on user answers from a questionnaire, with data filtering done through third-party tools like Zapier or Automate? Where should the data be stored?

Yes, Webflow can definitely handle a tool that recommends items based on user answers from a questionnaire. While Webflow itself doesn't have built-in features specifically for recommendation engines or complex data filtering, you can integrate third-party tools like Zapier or Integromat, and utilize them for data filtering and automation.

Here's how you can approach this:

1. Questionnaire Setup: Create a questionnaire using Webflow's built-in form elements or custom code. Collect user answers and store them as form submissions in Webflow's form submissions panel.

2. Data Storage: Webflow provides a Content Management System (CMS) where you can create custom collection lists and fields to store and manage your data. You can create collections like "Users" or "Questionnaire Responses" based on your requirements.

3. Integration with Zapier or Automate.io: Connect your Webflow CMS to Zapier or Automate.io to trigger actions based on form submissions or new entries in your collections.

a. Zapier: Set up a Zap using Webflow as the Trigger and select the desired trigger event (e.g., new form submission or new CMS item). Customize the trigger to specify the form or collection you want to monitor.

b. Automate.io: Create a Bot and choose Webflow as the Trigger app. Select the trigger event based on your requirements.

4. Data Filtering and Recommendations: Once you have triggered the automation, you can utilize the filtering capabilities of Zapier or Automate.io to process the data according to your logic. This can involve comparing answers to your questionnaire, applying filters, and determining recommendations.

5. Delivery of Recommendations: Depending on your use case, you can send the recommendations to the user via email, SMS, push notifications, or display them on a specific page within your Webflow website. You can also utilize additional services like Mailchimp or SendGrid for email delivery or Firebase for push notifications.

By implementing this workflow, you can leverage Webflow's form functionality, CMS, and visual design capabilities, along with the integration capabilities of Zapier or Automate.io, to create a tool that recommends items based on user answers. The data collected from the questionnaire can be stored within the Webflow CMS, allowing you to easily manage and display the recommendations on your website.