What could be the cause of my CMS collection not showing up on my Webflow website?
If your CMS collection is not showing up on your Webflow website, there could be a few possible causes. Here are some potential reasons and troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:
Collection visibility settings: Double-check that the CMS collection is set to "visible" on your website. To do this, go to your Collection Settings in the Webflow Designer and ensure that the "Visibility" setting is set to "visible". If it is set to "invisible", the collection will not be displayed on your website.
Template binding: Check if the template or page on which you want to display the CMS collection is correctly bound to the collection. To do this, go to the page in the Designer, select the element where you want to display the collection, and make sure that the correct CMS collection is selected in the "Collection" field of the element settings.
Filtering or sorting settings: If you have set up any filters or sorting options for the collection on the page, make sure they are not causing the collection items to be hidden. Check the filter and sort settings in the element settings and ensure they are configured correctly.
Placeholder content: If you haven't added any items to the CMS collection yet, it will not be displayed on your website. Make sure you have added at least one item to the collection and published it.
Collection list or collection item element: If you are using a Collection List or Collection Item element to display the collection, ensure that it is properly set up and connected to the CMS collection. Check the element settings, and make sure you have added the necessary dynamic fields to populate the content.
Published changes: After making any changes to your CMS collection or site settings, remember to publish the changes for them to take effect on your live website. In the Webflow Designer, click the "Publish" button to ensure your changes are visible to the public.
CORS settings: If you are using external API or third-party integrations to populate your CMS collection, check that the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) settings are properly configured. This may involve whitelisting domain names or ensuring that the API is accessible from your website's domain.
These troubleshooting steps should help you identify and resolve the issue with your CMS collection not showing up on your Webflow website. If the problem persists, you may want to reach out to Webflow support for further assistance.
Additional questions:
- How do I create a CMS collection in Webflow?
- Why are my CMS collection items not displaying the correct information?
- Can I customize the layout and design of my CMS collection in Webflow?
