Is it possible to have visitors add filters to the FAQ page on my Webflow website using an input field or something similar, while still allowing for a general site search in the future?
Yes, it is possible to allow visitors to add filters to the FAQ page on your Webflow website using an input field or similar functionality. Here's how you can achieve this:
1. Create a Collection for FAQs: Go to the CMS Collections in your Webflow project and create a new Collection specifically for your FAQs. Add the necessary fields, such as "Question" and "Answer".
2. Design your FAQ layout: Design the layout of your FAQ page using Webflow's Designer. Add dynamic elements to display the questions and answers from your FAQ Collection.
3. Add a filter input field: Drag and drop an input field (text or dropdown) onto your FAQ page where visitors can add their filters. You can style this input field to match your website's design.
4. Set up filtering interactions: Create an interaction that triggers when the user submits the filter form. In the interaction settings, select the "Filter" action and choose the FAQ Collection you created earlier.
5. Customize the filter criteria: Specify the filter criteria based on the input field value. For example, you can filter by the "Question" field if the input field matches any part of the question text. You can also add additional custom criteria based on your FAQ Collection's fields.
6. Display filtered results: Create a dynamic list on your FAQ page and connect it to the filtered results. This will display only the FAQs that match the applied filters. You can design how the filtered results are displayed using Webflow's Designer.
7. Implement general site search: To allow for a general site search in the future, you can use Webflow's built-in search functionality or integrate a third-party search solution. If you choose to use Webflow's search feature, make sure to enable it in your project settings and configure the search index to include the FAQ Collection along with other relevant collections.
By following these steps, you'll be able to provide a way for visitors to add filters to your FAQ page using an input field while still allowing for a general site search in the future. Remember to test the functionality thoroughly to ensure a smooth user experience.