Can Webflow allow me to set a street address in a collection item and dynamically insert it into a map object for my project?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Webflow allows you to set a street address in a collection item and dynamically insert it into a map object for your project. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Create a Collection: First, create a collection in the CMS panel that will store your street address data. You can name this collection something like "Locations" or "Addresses".

  2. Add an Address Field: In the collection settings, add a field to store the street address. You can name this field "Street Address" or something similar.

  3. Design the Map Section: In the Designer, create a section where you want the map to be displayed. This can be a div block or any other suitable element.

  4. Add an Embed Element: Inside the map section, add an Embed element by dragging and dropping it from the elements panel. This element will be used to embed the map.

  5. Configure the Embed Settings: Click on the Embed element to open the settings panel. Choose to embed a "Custom Code" and paste the following code in the code field:

<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=YOUR_API_KEY&q={{item.StreetAddress}}" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Replace "YOUR_API_KEY" with your own Google Maps API key, which you can obtain from the Google Cloud Console.

  1. Connect the Embed to the Collection: In the Embed settings panel, click on the dynamic field button next to the code field. From the dynamic data panel, select the "Street Address" field from your collection.

  2. Style the Map: Customize the map element's dimensions and any additional styling using the styles panel or custom CSS.

  3. Save and Publish: Save your changes and publish your site to see the dynamic map in action.

Now, when you add or update a street address in your collection item, the map on your website will be automatically updated with the corresponding location.

Benefits of using Webflow for this task:

  • Webflow's CMS allows you to easily manage and update your collection items without requiring any coding knowledge.
  • The ability to dynamically insert content into your website's design allows for easy updates and maintenance.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate a dynamic map into your Webflow project using street addresses from your collection items.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I create a collection in Webflow?
  2. Can I embed a Google Map into my Webflow site?
  3. How do I use dynamic content in Webflow?