What is the best way to allow users to search for specific categories (people) in Webflow? Can I dynamically create results for certain categories of posts by sorting data in one collection?

To allow users to search for specific categories in Webflow, you can utilize Webflow's Collection List and Filter features. By following these steps, you can create a dynamic search experience for your users.

1. Create a Collection for your categories:

• Go to the Collections panel in your Webflow project.
• Click on the "+" button to create a new Collection.
• Set up your Collection fields, such as "Name," "Image," and "Category."
• Add entries to your Collection, assigning each entry a category.

1. Set up the Collection List:

• On the page where you want the search functionality, drag and drop a Collection List element onto the canvas.
• In the Collection List settings, select the appropriate Collection to display.

1. Add search functionality:

• Drag and drop an Input field onto the page where your Collection List is located.
• Bind the Input field to a new Text field within your Collection.
• Go to Settings → Filters to create a filter condition.
• Choose the relevant field from your Collection as the filter target (e.g., "Category").
• Select "contains" as the filter rule and bind the filter to the Input field's value.
• Apply the filter to the Collection List.

1. Styling the search results:

• On the same page, within the Collection List, you can customize the layout and design of each item using existing collection fields like "Name" and "Image."
• Use the Rich Text element or custom code to format the search results in a visually appealing way, incorporating your desired design elements.

By following these steps, users will be able to search for specific categories within your Collection List, dynamically generating results based on their search criteria. This approach allows for the efficient sorting and filtering of data without manually creating multiple pages or duplicating content.

Additional Questions:

• How do I customize the search results layout in Webflow?
• Can I add pagination to the search results page in Webflow?
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