Why does Webflow publish two instances of the same article despite there being only one in the website code?

If you are experiencing a situation where Webflow is publishing two instances of the same article, there could be several reasons behind this issue. I'll outline a few potential causes and troubleshooting options for you:

1. Duplicate CMS entries: Check your Webflow CMS (Content Management System) to ensure that you don't have duplicate entries for the same article. Sometimes accidental duplication can occur while managing your content. If you find duplicates, you can delete the unnecessary entries to resolve the issue.

2. Template structure: Examine the structure of your website template and the way it interacts with your CMS collections. Ensure that you haven't inadvertently added duplicate collection lists or referencing elements that are causing content to be duplicated. Check your template thoroughly, specifically the areas where the article content is generated from the CMS.

3. Conditional visibility settings: Verify if you have any conditional visibility settings in place that might be causing the duplicated content to appear. Conditional visibility allows you to show or hide elements based on certain conditions. It's possible that you've configured these settings incorrectly or duplicated them inadvertently, resulting in repeated content.

4. Publishing settings: Make sure you are not inadvertently publishing your website multiple times. When you publish your website, Webflow generates a unique URL, and if you publish the site more than once, it can potentially create multiple instances of the same content.

5. Cached content: If you have updated the article content recently but see duplicate instances, it's possible that the cache in your browser or Webflow's cache is causing the old version to still appear. Try clearing your browser cache or using private browsing mode to eliminate cached content display as a potential cause.

6. Custom code or integrations: If you have implemented custom code or integrated third-party services that interact with your article content, review these integrations for any code errors that might be duplicating the articles. Ensure that your custom code or integrations are functioning correctly and not causing unintentional replication.

If you have exhausted these troubleshooting steps and are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to reach out to Webflow support for further assistance, providing them with specific information about your website's structure and any relevant details about the duplicated articles.