How can I dynamically add different amounts of questions for each affiliate page in Webflow, with a border style and an accordion effect?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To dynamically add different amounts of questions for each affiliate page in Webflow, with a border style and an accordion effect, follow these steps:

  1. Set up your CMS collection:
  • Create a new collection in the Webflow CMS for your questions. Add fields for the question content and answer content.
  • In your affiliate page template, create a reference field to the questions collection, allowing you to connect each affiliate page with its respective questions.
  1. Design your question section:
  • Create a new section on your affiliate page template for the questions.
  • Add a collection list element inside the section, and bind it to the questions collection.
  • Set the filter of the collection list to only show questions that are connected to the current affiliate page.
  • Modify the design of the collection list to match your desired border style.
  1. Implement the accordion effect:
  • Add a div element inside the collection list item to represent each question.
  • Inside the div, add a heading element (e.g., <h3>) to display the question content from the CMS collection.
  • Next, add a hidden div element inside the same parent div to hold the answer content.
  • Apply the necessary styling to create an accordion effect. This typically involves setting the hidden div's display property to "none" and adding some JavaScript to toggle the visibility of the answer div when a question is clicked.
  • You can achieve this using custom code or by using Webflow's built-in interactions and triggers.
  1. Style and customize your accordion:
  • Apply the desired styling to make the questions and answers look visually appealing.
  • Use CSS to style the heading and hidden div elements within each question div to achieve the desired accordion effect when expanding and collapsing.
  1. Test and publish:
  • Preview your affiliate page to ensure that the questions dynamically populate based on the affiliate page and that the accordion effect works as expected.
  • Once you are satisfied with the result, publish your website for the changes to take effect.

In summary, by leveraging the Webflow CMS and custom code or Webflow's interactions, you can dynamically add different amounts of questions for each affiliate page, applying a border style and an accordion effect to create an interactive and engaging user experience.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I set up a CMS collection in Webflow?
  2. What are the benefits of using the Webflow CMS for dynamic content?
  3. Can I customize the accordion effect further with CSS in Webflow?