How can I add ratings to the Webflow CMS?

You can add a ratings system to Webflow CMS using third-party tools or custom JavaScript. Below are some common methods to implement ratings effectively.

1. Use a Third-Party Rating Widget

• Services like EmbedReviews, Elfsight, or Powr offer star rating widgets that integrate with Webflow.
• Steps:
• Sign up for a rating widget provider.
• Generate an embed code from the platform.
• Add an Embed element in Webflow where you want the rating to appear.
• Paste the code and save.
• This is the easiest way, but it may have branding or subscription costs.

2. Use Google’s Aggregate Rating for SEO

• If you want search engines to display star ratings in results, add structured data (JSON-LD).
• Steps:
• Go to Webflow’s Page Settings for the CMS Collection page.
• Add the following script inside the Custom Code > Footer Code section:
  ``` ```
• Replace placeholders like <CMS Item Name>, <CMS Rating>, and <CMS Review Count> with CMS fields.
• Publish the site and verify with Google’s Rich Results Test.

3. Create a Star Rating Display in Webflow

• If ratings are static (e.g., from CMS data), you can create a dynamic star display.
• Steps:
• Add five star icons (SVG or images) in a Webflow Collection List.
• Set a custom class for each star (e.g., .filled for highlighted stars).
• Use Webflow CMS to assign a numeric rating (e.g., 4 out of 5).
• Add a custom Embed element with JavaScript to dynamically fill the correct number of stars.

4. Custom JavaScript Ratings System

• For interactive ratings where users can submit votes, JavaScript and Firebase (or another backend) is needed.
• This requires setting up a database and writing JavaScript to handle votes and update scores dynamically.
• Not a beginner-friendly approach, but it offers full control.

Summary

• For a simple solution, use a third-party widget like Elfsight.
• To improve SEO, add Google’s Aggregate Rating schema in the CMS page settings.
• To display CMS-based ratings visually, use stars styled with Webflow classes.
• For interactive ratings, you need JavaScript and a backend to handle user input.