Is there a way to use Webflow's CMS to easily integrate page updates on our company's site, without needing to deploy code for each update? We want a method that allows another team to create or update content on Webflow, with those changes automatically reflected on our site. The CMS content should only affect the body of the page, while the header and footer remain the same internally. It should also maintain the responsive design created in the Webflow editor, and include images, text, and links to other pages. We have tried code exporting and using an iframe with a published .webflow.io domain, but encountered issues. Any solutions?
Yes, Webflow's CMS is designed to make it easy for non-technical team members to create and update content on your website without the need to deploy code for each update. With the Webflow CMS, you can create dynamic content that can be easily managed and updated by your team.
To integrate page updates using Webflow's CMS, you can follow these steps:
1. Structure your website: In the Webflow Designer, set up your website's structure using Sections, Divs, and other elements. Define the header and footer sections separately from the body content.
2. Design your CMS collection: Create a CMS collection in Webflow and define the fields you want to use, such as text fields for titles and descriptions, image fields for visuals, and rich text fields for content. You can also set up Reference fields to link to other pages within your website.
3. Design your CMS template: Create a CMS template for your collection, where you define the layout and design of the content. In this template, you can place the dynamic CMS fields wherever you want the content to appear. Make sure you include the header and footer sections, so they remain consistent across all pages.
4. Create CMS items: In the Webflow CMS Editor, your team can create new CMS items and update existing ones. They can fill in the corresponding fields with the desired content, upload images, and manage links.
5. Integrate the CMS content into your pages: In the Webflow Designer, open the pages where you want the CMS content to appear. Drag and drop a CMS Collection List onto the page, and connect it to your CMS collection. Style the collection list to match your design.
6. Position the CMS fields: Within the CMS Collection List, you can add dynamic elements that correspond to the CMS fields. Place the dynamic elements wherever you want the content to appear within the body of the page. Make sure to exclude the header and footer sections, as they will remain consistent.
7. Publish and update your site: Once you've set up the CMS integration, publish your site to make it live. From that point on, any changes made to the CMS content in the Webflow CMS Editor will automatically reflect on your live site. Your team can update the content easily without requiring code deployment.
By following these steps, your team can create and update content using Webflow's CMS, without needing to touch the code. Additionally, your site's responsive design, including images, text, and links to other pages, will be maintained seamlessly.
Using code exporting or embedding an iframe with a published .webflow.io domain may present some issues as they might bypass the CMS infrastructure and create limitations in terms of updates and dynamic content. It's advisable to leverage Webflow's native CMS functionality for the best results.