How can I successfully import a Google calendar into Webflow and have it display events for a client?
Published on
September 22, 2023
To successfully import a Google calendar into Webflow and have it display events for a client, you can follow these steps:
- Obtain the calendar embed code from Google Calendar:
- Go to your Google Calendar account and navigate to the calendar you want to import.
- In the left-hand menu, click on the three dots next to the calendar's name and select "Settings and sharing."
- Scroll down to the "Integrate calendar" section and copy the embed code provided.
- Add an Embed element to your Webflow project:
- Open your Webflow project and go to the page where you want to display the calendar.
- Drag an Embed element from the Add panel on the left-hand side onto your page.
- Paste the embed code into the Embed element:
- Double-click on the Embed element to open the embed settings.
- Paste the embed code you copied from Google Calendar into the code field.
- Adjust the size and position of the Embed element:
- Use the sizing handles on the Embed element to adjust its size and position on the page. Make sure to leave enough space to accommodate the calendar content.
- Publish your Webflow project:
- Once you're satisfied with the placement of the Embed element and the calendar's appearance, publish your Webflow project.
- Test the calendar functionality:
- Visit the published website and check if the calendar is displaying the events correctly.
- Verify that the calendar is responsive and works well on different devices.
By following these steps, you will be able to successfully import a Google calendar into Webflow and have it display events for your client.
Additional Tips:
- You can customize the appearance of the embedded calendar by modifying the CSS of the webpage or using any available options provided by Google Calendar.
- Ensure that your Google Calendar's sharing settings are configured to allow public access to the calendar and its events.
- Regularly update the calendar's events in your Google Calendar account to reflect the latest information on your Webflow site.
Q&A
- How do I customize the appearance of the imported Google calendar in Webflow?
- Can I import multiple Google calendars into Webflow?
- What sharing settings should I configure in my Google Calendar to ensure public access to the embedded calendar events in Webflow?