Is there a way to include an identifier for each recommendation in the feedback form data on Webflow CMS? Can the feedback form data also include the identity of the logged-in user?

Yes, you can include an identifier for each recommendation and associate feedback with a logged-in user in Webflow—but only with workarounds or using third-party tools, as Webflow’s native form system has limitations.

1. Add a Recommendation Identifier to the Feedback Form

• Use a Hidden Form Field to include the Recommendation ID (or slug).
• On the Recommendation CMS Template Page, add a hidden input field with a value bound to a CMS field (e.g., slug, name, or custom unique ID). Use Webflow’s CMS bindings to insert this dynamically.
• This ensures each time someone submits feedback, it includes the identifier of the specific recommendation.

2. Capture Logged-In User Identity (Requires Memberstack, Outseta, or Similar)

• Webflow doesn’t natively support user login awareness in form submissions.
• Use a membership tool like Memberstack, Outseta, or Firebase Auth integrated with Webflow.
• With these tools, you can:
• Retrieve the logged-in user’s ID or email via JavaScript.
• Inject that info into a hidden form field, ensuring it’s submitted with the form.
• Example: Use custom JavaScript to populate a hidden input like user_email or user_id once the user is authenticated.

3. Use a Custom Form Handler (Optional but More Flexible)

• Webflow forms natively email the form data or send it to tools like Zapier or Make, but not into Webflow CMS itself.
• To store the feedback directly in the Webflow CMS, use:
• Zapier or Make (Integromat) to catch the form submission and create a CMS item.
• Pass along the recommendation ID and user data as part of the form payload.

4. Best Practices

• Clearly label hidden fields in Webflow and match them to your integration triggers.
• Validate user data privacy (especially with logged-in user emails).
• Consider CAPTCHA or spam protection if using hidden fields.

Summary

You can attach a recommendation identifier to feedback forms via hidden fields. To include the logged-in user’s identity, you’ll need a third-party login solution like Memberstack and custom scripts to insert user data into the form before submission.