How can I add a parameter to a component in Webflow to filter a collection list based on a specific category?

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September 22, 2023

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To add a parameter to a component in Webflow and filter a collection list based on a specific category, follow these steps:

Create a Collection

Go to your Webflow project and navigate to the "Collections" tab.
Click on "Create new Collection" and give it a name (e.g., "Products").
Add fields for your collection items, including a category field (e.g., "Category").
Add sample content to the collection.

Create a Collection List

Drag and drop a Collection List component onto your page.
Connect it to the collection you created in step 1.

Add a Filter Component

Drag and drop a Filter component onto your page.
Connect it to the Collection List.

Set up the Filter

Click on the Filter component and go to its settings.
Add a filter rule for the "Category" field.
Select the category you want to filter by.

Add Parameters to the Component

Return to the page where your Collection List is located.
Select the Collection List component.
In the Component settings panel, click on the "+" icon next to "Data".
Add a parameter name (e.g., "category").
Select the value to be passed as the parameter (e.g., filter.category).

Use the Parameter in the Filter

Go back to the Filter component settings.
Locate the field you used for the filter (e.g., "Category").
Click on the field to edit it.
Change the filter condition to use the parameter (e.g., "is equal to" [name of the parameter]).

Test the Filter

Preview your page to see the impact of the filter.
Use the parameter in the page URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/products?category=electronics) to change the filtered category dynamically.

By following these steps, you can add a parameter to a component in Webflow and filter a collection list based on a specific category. This allows you to create dynamic and personalized experiences for your website visitors.

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