How can I create a search function in Webflow that allows users to select a category and location, and then displays the results on a new page using the same CMS Collection?

To create a search function in Webflow that allows users to select a category and location, and then displays the results on a new page using the same CMS Collection, follow these steps:

1. Create a CMS Collection:

• Go to the CMS tab in the Webflow Designer and create a new collection to store your data. Include fields for category, location, and any other relevant information you want to display in the search results.

1. Design the search form:

• Use the Webflow Designer to create a search form with dropdown menus for category and location. Add an input field for any additional search filters you want to include.
• Give each dropdown menu a unique class name that you can reference later in the interactions.

1. Set up the interactions:

• Click on the search form element and go to the Interactions panel.
• Create an interaction that triggers when the search form is submitted.
• In the interaction, create a new action to trigger a page load.
• Select the page you want to load the search results onto.

1. Configure the dynamic list on the search results page:

• Drag and drop a dynamic list onto the search results page.
• Set the collection of the dynamic list to the CMS Collection you created in step 1.
• Add any desired filters to the dynamic list using the category and location fields. You can also include the additional search filter field if needed.

1. Style the search results:

• Customize the appearance of the dynamic list to display the desired search results.
• Use the dynamic fields from your CMS Collection to populate the content of each list item.

1. Test the search functionality:

• Preview the site and test the search functionality by selecting different category and location options in the search form.
• The search results should dynamically update on the search results page based on the selected options.

By following these steps, you can create a search function in Webflow that allows users to select a category and location, and then displays the results on a new page using the same CMS Collection. This approach allows you to leverage the power of Webflow's CMS features and build dynamic search functionality for your site.

Additional Questions:

1. How do I create a search form in Webflow with dropdown menus?
2. Can I use multiple search filters in Webflow's CMS?
3. How do I style the search results in Webflow to match my website's design?