How can I display the "minutes to read" based on the richtext content in my blog using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To display the "minutes to read" based on the richtext content in your blog using Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Calculate the reading time: Before displaying the "minutes to read" on your blog, you need to calculate the approximate reading time based on the word count of your richtext content. You can use JavaScript to achieve this. Here is an example of how you can calculate the reading time:

    ```javascript
    function calculateReadingTime(content) {
    const wordsPerMinute = 200; // Adjust this value based on your average reading speed
    const wordCount = content.trim().split(/\s+/).length;
    const readingTime = Math.ceil(wordCount / wordsPerMinute);

    return readingTime;
    }
    ```

  2. Create a Dynamic Text element: In your Webflow project, navigate to the page or template where you want to display the "minutes to read." Add a Dynamic Text element to the desired location.

  3. Set up the Dynamic Text to display reading time: With the Dynamic Text element selected, go to the settings panel on the right-hand side of the Webflow Designer. Under the "Bind to Collection" section, choose the collection that contains your blog posts.

  4. Bind the richtext content: In the Dynamic Text settings, choose "Rich Text" as the source. Then, click the "Bind Field" button next to the source selection.

  5. Add Custom Code: In the code editor that appears, you can insert the JavaScript function to calculate the reading time. For example, if you named your JavaScript function "calculateReadingTime," you can add the following code to display the reading time in minutes:

    ```

    ```

  6. Apply styling: Style the Dynamic Text element as desired to match your blog's design.

By following these steps, you can dynamically display the "minutes to read" based on the richtext content in your blog using Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I access the settings panel in the Webflow Designer?
  2. Can I customize the reading time calculation based on my average reading speed?
  3. Can I use custom code blocks in Webflow to add additional functionality to my site?