How can Webflow users set up paginated collections using the jquery-pjax library to create a smoother browsing experience?
To set up paginated collections using the jquery-pjax library in Webflow, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Install the jquery-pjax library
First, you'll need to include the jquery-pjax library in your Webflow project. You can either download the library file and host it on your own server, or use a CDN to include it directly in your project. To include it via CDN, you can add the following script tag to the head tag of your project's custom code:
```html
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Step 2: Create a pagination component
Next, you'll need to create a pagination component in your Webflow project. This can be a set of buttons or links that will allow users to navigate between different pages of your collection.
Step 3: Add custom code to handle pagination
You'll now need to add custom code to your project to handle the pagination functionality using the jquery-pjax library. Start by wrapping the code inside a script tag, either in your page's custom code or in an external JavaScript file linked to your project.
```javascript
$(document).pjax('[data-pjax] a', '#pjax-container');
```
This code snippet tells jquery-pjax to listen for click events on any anchor tags that have the `data-pjax` attribute. When clicked, it will load the content of the target URL into the element with the ID `pjax-container`.
Step 4: Configure pagination links
Next, you'll need to configure the pagination links to utilize the jquery-pjax functionality. If you have a previous and next button, for example, you'll want to add the `data-pjax` attribute to these links and set their target URLs accordingly.
In this example, clicking on the "Previous" link will load the content of the "/page-1" URL into the `pjax-container`, and clicking on the "Next" link will load the content of the "/page-3" URL.
Step 5: Create a dynamic collection list
Finally, you'll need to create a dynamic collection list in Webflow to display the paginated content. Set up a collection list with the appropriate filters and sorting options, and bind it to the `pjax-container` element.
By following these steps, you can set up paginated collections in Webflow using the jquery-pjax library. This will create a smoother browsing experience for your users, as only the content within the `pjax-container` will be refreshed when they navigate between pages, resulting in faster load times and reduced flickering.