How can I create a link to the most recent post in a CMS collection without manually updating the links?

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September 22, 2023

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To create a link to the most recent post in a CMS collection without manually updating the links, you can use dynamic binding and sorting options in Webflow. Here's how you can achieve this:

Set up your collection:

Create a CMS collection for your posts and add relevant fields, such as "Title," "Date," and "URL."
Populate your collection with posts, ensuring that the most recent post has the latest date.

Design your collection template:

Create a template for your collection items, including a link block or button that will serve as the link to your most recent post.
Set up dynamic binding for the link block or button to bind to the URL field of your CMS collection.

Sort your collection list:

On your collection list element, go to the settings panel and set the initial sort order to "Date" in descending order (newest to oldest).
This will ensure that the most recent post appears at the top of the list.

Link to the most recent post:

Select your link block or button element within the collection template.
In the link settings, choose "Current Item" as the source for the URL.
Select the field that holds the URL for each post.

Test your link:

Preview your website and click on the link block or button set up in your template.
It should now dynamically link to the URL of the most recent post in your CMS collection.

By using dynamic binding and sorting options, you can automate the process of linking to the most recent post in your CMS collection without the need for manual updates. This ensures that your website always directs visitors to the latest content, improving user experience and saving you time.

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