Webflow is transforming the way non-developers design and develop websites, and at the heart of this revolution is its robust Content Management System (CMS).

In this article, we'll delve deep into the Webflow CMS guiding you through its many powerful features.

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What is Webflow CMS?

When we talk about Webflow CMS, think of it as a database for your Webflow website.

In simple terms, it's where all the content meant to be dynamically displayed on your site resides.

It is different from static content.

Static content refers to content that is hardcoded onto a page, making it unchangeable from the backend.

Meanwhile, dynamic content is sourced from a database, allowing for a fluid, modifiable presentation based on the data it draws upon.

A Deep Dive into Collections

Within the Webflow CMS, collections play a crucial role.

Think of them as tables in a database or rows in a spreadsheet. Every collection in Webflow represents a different topic. For instance, if you're designing a blog, one collection might be devoted entirely to blog posts.

Each individual entry within a collection is called a "collection item".

This could be individual blog posts, for example. These collection items can be customized with different fields such as text, images, dates, and colors, to name a few.

The Power of References

One standout feature in Webflow is the ability to reference and multi-reference fields.

• Reference: This allows you to associate one collection with another. For instance, if your blog has different categories or authors, instead of manually entering information about each category or author every time, you can simply reference that category or author, pulling their details automatically.
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• Multi-Reference: This works similarly, but allows multiple references. So if a blog post has multiple authors, it can reference all of them.

Displaying CMS Data on Your Site

To dynamically display the CMS data on your site, Webflow employs Collection Lists.

A collection list fetches and displays items from a CMS collection onto your website. The true power of this tool lies in the fact that you only need to style one individual collection item, and that style gets applied to all similar items, allowing for consistent, effortless presentation.

CMS Collection Pages

These are special pages automatically generated by Webflow for each collection item.

For example, each individual blog post will have its own page. This allows for unique URLs (or "slugs") for each content piece, making it easily shareable and searchable.

In Conclusion

Webflow CMS offers a perfect blend of simplicity and power, making it a go-to choice for building dynamic websites without diving into code. Whether you're building a single-page static site or a sprawling dynamic web portal, Webflow CMS has you covered.

If you're keen on diving deeper into Webflow or exploring the world of no-code tools, do check out our free no-code tool guide. And if you want to jump right in, here's our complete guide to Webflow for those looking to build projects from scratch.

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