Is it possible to connect multiple ingredients from a CMS collection to each product on Webflow for a food blogger's website?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to connect multiple ingredients from a CMS (Content Management System) collection to each product on Webflow for a food blogger's website. Here is how you can achieve this:

  1. Set up your CMS Collection:
  • In the Webflow Designer, go to the CMS tab and create a new Collection.
  • Add fields for the product name, description, image, and any other relevant information you want to include.
  • Add a multi-reference field for the ingredients. This field will allow you to connect multiple ingredients to each product.
  1. Add ingredients to the CMS Collection:
  • Go to the CMS tab and navigate to the Collection you created.
  • Add the ingredients you want to include in your products as items in the CMS Collection.
  • Assign each ingredient a unique name or identifier.
  1. Connect ingredients to products:
  • Go back to the designer and open the page where you want to display your products.
  • Drag a Collection List element onto the page and choose the CMS Collection you created.
  • Add elements for the product name, description, image, and any other relevant information.
  • Inside the Collection List, add another Collection List element to display the ingredients for each product.
  • Bind the inner Collection List to the multi-reference field for ingredients in the CMS Collection.
  • Add elements within the inner Collection List to display the ingredient names or identifiers.
  1. Style your elements:
  • Use the Webflow Designer's styling tools to customize the appearance of your product and ingredient elements to match your website's design.
  1. Publish and test:
  • Preview and publish your website to see how the connected ingredients appear for each product.
  • Make sure to test how the website functions and ensure that the ingredients are displayed correctly.

By following these steps, you can connect multiple ingredients from a CMS Collection to each product on Webflow for a food blogger's website, allowing you to provide detailed information about the ingredients used in your recipes. This feature is particularly useful for food bloggers who want to offer a comprehensive overview of their recipes and help their readers easily identify the ingredients used.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I create a CMS Collection in Webflow for my food blogger's website?
  2. Can I add images to the ingredients in the CMS Collection on Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to sort and filter products based on ingredients in Webflow's CMS Collection?