How can I create related posts on a page template in Webflow using a multi-collection list?

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September 22, 2023

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To create related posts on a page template in Webflow using a multi-collection list, you can follow these steps:

Set up your collections: First, make sure you have two collections set up in your Webflow project - one for the main posts and one for the related posts.
Create a multi-reference field: In the main posts collection, add a new field of type "Multi-reference" and name it something like "Related Posts". This field will allow you to select multiple related posts for each main post.
Connect the collections: In the Collection settings for the main posts collection, go to the "Related Posts" field and select the related posts collection as the target collection.
Design your page template: Within your page template, add a dynamic list wrapper where you want the related posts to be displayed. Set the source collection for the dynamic list to the "Related Posts" field from step 2.
Style the dynamic list: Customize the appearance of the dynamic list to match your design preferences. You can use the Webflow Designer to modify the layout, typography, and styling of the related posts.
Add content to the related posts: Within the dynamic list, add elements such as text, images, or links to display the relevant information for each related post. You can use fields from the related posts collection to populate this content.
Publish and test: Once you have finished setting up and styling the related posts on your page template, publish your site and navigate to a page using that template to ensure that the related posts are displayed correctly.

By following these steps, you can easily create related posts on a page template in Webflow using a multi-collection list. This allows you to provide additional content and navigation options for your users, enhancing their overall experience on your website.

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