Can I add a component, like a header or footer, to all the pages in Webflow using the site settings?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, you can add a component, such as a header or footer, to all the pages in Webflow by utilizing the site settings feature.

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and open your project.
  2. Click on the "Project Settings" button in the left-hand sidebar.
  3. In the Site tab, you will find the "Components" section.
  4. Inside the Components section, you can design your header or footer by selecting "Add New Component".
  5. Give your component a name, such as "Header" or "Footer".
  6. Design the component by adding elements, styling them, and arranging their layout just like you would on any other page in Webflow.
  7. Once you're done designing the component, click outside the component to exit the editing mode.
  8. Now, go to any page in your project and open the Navigator panel by clicking on the icon that looks like a list in the left-hand sidebar.
  9. Inside the Navigator panel, you will see your newly created component under the site sections list.
  10. Click and drag the component onto the canvas area of any page to add it as a global element.

That's it! The header or footer component will now appear on all the pages of your Webflow project. If you make any changes to the component in the future, those changes will automatically be reflected on all pages where the component is used.

By utilizing the site settings feature in Webflow to add components like headers or footers, you can ensure consistency throughout your website and save time by making updates in one central location.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add a global element to all pages in Webflow?
  2. Is it possible to have different headers or footers on specific pages in Webflow?
  3. Can I edit a global component from the site settings in Webflow?