Do you know how to implement the code to automate open/closing hours in Webflow if you want to use it twice for two different places with different sets of hours?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to implement code to automate open/closing hours in Webflow for two different places with different sets of hours. Here's how you can achieve it:

  1. Create a symbol for the open/closing hours: Start by creating a symbol in Webflow that will represent the open/closing hours. This symbol will contain the HTML structure and necessary classes to style the hours. Add all the time-related elements such as days, opening times, and closing times within this symbol.

  2. Set up the style and layout: Customize the styles of the open/closing hours symbol to match the design and layout you want. You can use CSS to change font sizes, colors, positioning, and more. Ensure that the symbol is set up in a way that can be easily reused for different locations.

  3. Add the code to populate the hours: To automate the open/closing hours, you can use JavaScript to dynamically populate the hours based on the location. You'll need to add custom code to the site. In Webflow, you can do this by adding the code to the page's custom code section or by using the Embed element.

  4. Create separate instances of the symbol: Now, duplicate the symbol for each location you want to display the open/closing hours for. Rename each instance according to the corresponding location.

  5. Update the code for each instance: In the duplicated instances of the open/closing hours symbol, you'll need to update the JavaScript code to reflect the specific hours for each location. Use conditional statements to check which location the symbol instance represents and populate the hours accordingly.

  6. Integrate the symbol: Finally, add the open/closing hours symbol instances to the relevant pages in Webflow. You can drag and drop the instances onto the desired pages, adjusting their position and size as needed. Each instance will automatically display the hours you specified in the code.

By following these steps, you can automate open/closing hours in Webflow for multiple locations, each with its own set of hours. This approach allows you to easily update the hours in one place (the code) and have them reflect across all instances on your website.

The automated open/closing hours feature will enhance the user experience by providing accurate information about when each location is open, saving users time and frustration. Additionally, this implementation can improve the website's SEO by providing search engines with valuable structured data related to business hours for multiple locations.

Example code snippet:

<div class="open-hours">  <h4>Location A</h4>  <ul>    <li>Monday: 9am - 5pm</li>    <li>Tuesday: 9am - 5pm</li>    <li>Wednesday: 9am - 5pm</li>    <li>Thursday: 9am - 5pm</li>    <li>Friday: Closed</li>    <li>Saturday: Closed</li>    <li>Sunday: 10am - 3pm</li>  </ul></div>

Example JavaScript snippet:

// Use JavaScript to populate the hours dynamically based on locationvar locationA = document.querySelector('.location-a .open-hours');var locationB = document.querySelector('.location-b .open-hours');if (locationA) {  // Custom code to populate location A hours  locationA.innerHTML = `    <h4>Location A</h4>    <ul>      <li>Monday: 9am - 5pm</li>      <li>Tuesday: 9am - 5pm</li>      <li>Wednesday: 9am - 5pm</li>      <li>Thursday: 9am - 5pm</li>      <li>Friday: Closed</li>      <li>Saturday: Closed</li>      <li>Sunday: 10am - 3pm</li>    </ul>  `;}if (locationB) {  // Custom code to populate location B hours  locationB.innerHTML = `    <h4>Location B</h4>    <ul>      <li>Monday: 8am - 6pm</li>      <li>Tuesday: 8am - 6pm</li>      <li>Wednesday: 8am - 6pm</li>      <li>Thursday: 8am - 6pm</li>      <li>Friday: 8am - 6pm</li>      <li>Saturday: 9am - 5pm</li>      <li>Sunday: Closed</li>    </ul>  `;}

With this code, you can automate the display of open/closing hours for different locations on your Webflow website. Each symbol instance will show the respective hours for the specific location, saving you time and effort in managing multiple sets of hours.

Note: Remember to adjust the classes and naming conventions in both the HTML code and JavaScript code to match your specific implementation.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I integrate the open/closing hours symbol into my Webflow website?
  2. Can I customize the style of the open/closing hours symbol for each location?
  3. Is it possible to add additional information, such as holiday hours, to the automated open/closing hours implementation in Webflow?