How can I add breadcrumb markup in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add breadcrumb markup in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a new collection - Breadcrumbs typically rely on a collection for generating their links. So, if you don't have a collection set up already, you'll need to create one. Go to the "CMS" tab in the Webflow Designer and click on "Collections". Click the "+ Add Collection" button and set up your collection with the necessary fields like Title and Link.

  2. Design your breadcrumbs - In the Webflow Designer, open the page where you want to include the breadcrumbs. Create a new section or div block at the top of the page and style it as per your design preferences. This section will act as the container for the breadcrumbs.

  3. Add dynamic list - With the container selected, go to the "Add" tab and choose "Collection List". Connect the list to the collection you created in step 1. In the settings panel, you can customize the layout and choose how many levels of the breadcrumb should be displayed.

  4. Add link fields - Inside the dynamic list, add link blocks to represent each level of the breadcrumb. Bind the link block to the appropriate field from your collection (e.g., Title and Link).

  5. Style the breadcrumbs - Apply the necessary styling to the breadcrumbs, such as font, color, spacing, etc., to match your website's design.

  6. Publish and test - Once you are satisfied with the design, publish your site and test the breadcrumbs to make sure they are working correctly. Make sure each level of the breadcrumb link directs to the correct page.

By following these steps, you can easily add breadcrumb markup to your Webflow website, improving user experience and aiding search engines in understanding the structure of your site.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I style breadcrumbs in Webflow?
  2. Can I add breadcrumbs to any page in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to add a breadcrumb trail to a static website in Webflow?