Is it possible to create a URL that works for both CMS collection pages and static pages in a subfolder using Webflow?
Published on
September 22, 2023
Yes, it is possible to create a URL that works for both CMS collection pages and static pages in a subfolder using Webflow. Here's how you can achieve this:
- Set up your CMS collection pages:
- Create a CMS collection in Webflow and add the necessary fields.
- Design and style your CMS template.
- Create a dynamic list on the page where you want to display the CMS collection. This list will automatically populate with the collection items.
- Publish your CMS collection.
- Set up your static pages:
- Create the static pages you want to have in the subfolder.
- Design and style these pages as per your requirements.
- Publish your static pages.
- Creating the folder structure:
- Go to your Webflow project settings.
- Under Hosting, click on the "Add a Subfolder" button.
- Enter the desired subfolder name, for example "blog".
- Once the subfolder is created, you will see a checkbox for each page in your project.
- Check the pages that you want to include in the subfolder and click Save Changes.
- Update your page URLs:
- For CMS collection pages: Open the settings for each CMS collection page and click on the "SEO" tab.
- Under the "Slug" field, enter the desired URL slug for that page. Make sure to include the subfolder name in the slug, for example "blog/blog-post".
- For static pages: Open the settings for each static page and click on the "SEO" tab.
- Under the "Slug" field, enter the desired URL slug for that page. Make sure to include the subfolder name in the slug, for example "blog/about".
- Publish your changes:
- Once you have updated the URLs for all your pages, publish your project.
- Your CMS collection pages and static pages will now have URLs that work in the subfolder structure.
By following these steps, you can create a URL structure that works for both CMS collection pages and static pages in a subfolder using Webflow.
Additional Questions:
- How do I create a subfolder in Webflow?
- How do I update the URL slug for a CMS collection page in Webflow?
- Can I have multiple subfolders in Webflow?
