How can I create a blog on my Webflow site and what are the necessary steps?
TL;DR
- Create a CMS Collection for blog posts with fields like title, content, image, and date.
- Add sample posts, design the Blog Post Template using dynamic elements, and build a static blog listing page with a Collection List.
- Optionally enable pagination, set SEO and Open Graph settings, and link blog content to other site areas using filtered Collection Lists.
To create a blog on your Webflow site, you’ll use Webflow’s CMS (Content Management System) to manage blog posts and design reusable page templates. Here's how to do it step-by-step.
1. Create a CMS Collection for Blog Posts
- Go to the CMS panel in the left sidebar and click “+ New Collection.”
- Name it Blog Posts (or similar).
- Add required Fields, such as:
- Name (Title of blog post)
- Slug (auto-generated from title)
- Rich Text (for main content)
- Image (for featured image)
- Date (for publish date)
- Switch (for draft/published, if needed)
- Click Create Collection when done.
2. Add Blog Posts to the Collection
- Once the Blog Posts collection is created, click “+ New Blog Post.”
- Fill in the fields using your content.
- Add several sample posts to test the design later.
3. Design the Blog Post Template Page
- Webflow automatically creates a Collection Page for Blog Posts.
- Go to the Pages panel, scroll down to CMS Collection Pages, and click Blog Posts Template.
- Add elements like:
- Heading bound to the “Name” field
- Image bound to the “Image” field
- Rich Text connected to the article body
- Optional: Text block for date or author
- Use Dynamic Elements to bind content from the Collection.
4. Create a Blog Listing Page
- Add a new static page called Blog (e.g., at site.com/blog).
- Use the Collection List element and bind it to the Blog Posts collection.
- Inside the Collection List, include summary elements:
- Blog title (linked to the full post)
- Featured image
- Date and short excerpt from the rich text
- Optionally style using Grid or Flexbox for layout.
5. Enable Pagination (Optional)
- Select the Collection List on the Blog page
- In the settings panel, toggle Pagination on
- Define how many posts to show per page
6. Set Up SEO and Social Sharing
- Open the Blog Posts Template and go to the Page settings (gear icon).
- Set dynamic SEO Title and Meta Description using collection fields.
- Add Open Graph settings for better social media appearance.
7. Connect CMS to Any Collection-linked Areas
- You can dynamically pull blog content into the homepage or sidebar using Collection Lists filtered by category, date, etc.
Summary
To add a blog in Webflow, create a CMS Collection, add blog content, design a template for individual posts, and build a listing page using a Collection List. With this setup, you can easily manage posts and scale your blog using Webflow's CMS tools.