Can you provide guidance on how to display and link the category of a product on the Webflow product template page?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To display and link the category of a product on the Webflow product template page, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a Collection:
  • Go to your Webflow project and create a Collection that will hold all the product data.
  • Add a field in the Collection for the category of the product.
  1. Add Categories to the Products:
  • Go to the Collections tab and add the categories to each product in the Collection.
  1. Design the Product Template:
  • Create a product template page by duplicating an existing template page or starting from scratch.
  • Design the layout of the product template, including where you want to display the category.
  1. Add a Link Wrapper:
  • Select the element where you want to link the category, such as a text element or an image.
  • Wrap the element with a link wrapper using the Link Block element from the Add panel.
  1. Link to the Category Page:
  • In the Link settings of the Link Block element, select "Current category" as the Link type.
  • Choose the category field from the Collection that corresponds to the category page you want to link to.
  1. Display the Category:
  • Inside the Link Block, add a text element or any element where you want to display the category.
  • Connect the text element to the category field by choosing the appropriate field from the Collection in the element's settings.
  1. Style the Category Display:
  • Customize the style of the category display using the Style panel.
  • You can change the font, color, size, and any other visual aspects to match your overall design.
  1. Publish and Test:
  • Preview the product template page to see if the category is correctly displayed and linked.
  • If everything looks good, publish your Webflow project to make the changes live on your site.

By following these steps, you will be able to display the category of a product on the Webflow product template page and link it to the relevant category page, creating a seamless browsing experience for your users.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add a category field to a Collection in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the design of the category link on the Webflow product template page?
  3. Is it possible to display multiple categories for a single product in Webflow?