Is it possible to create blog posts with completely custom layouts, using the full page width, in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to create blog posts with completely custom layouts using the full page width in Webflow. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Set up a collection:
  • Go to the CMS panel in Webflow and create a new collection for your blog posts.
  • Add the necessary fields like Title, Date, Author, and Content.
  • Customize the collection settings as per your requirements.
  1. Design your blog post template:
  • Create a new page in your Webflow project and name it something like "Blog Post Template."
  • Design the layout using the full page width. You can use sections, div blocks, or a combination of elements to structure the layout.
  • Add dynamic elements and bind them to your blog post collection fields. For example, you can use a dynamic text element to display the blog post title, a dynamic rich text element to display the content, and so on.
  • Customize the styling of each element to match your desired layout.
  1. Connect the collection to the template:
  • In the CMS panel, open the Collection Settings for your blog post collection.
  • Under the Template section, choose the "Blog Post Template" page you created as the template to be used for blog posts.
  • Save the settings.
  1. Create new blog posts:
  • Go to the CMS panel and click on the "+ Add New Blog Post" button.
  • Fill in the required fields like title, date, author, and content for the new blog post.
  • Add any additional custom fields or media you have set up for your blog post collection.
  • Save and publish the blog post.

Now, each time you create a new blog post in the CMS panel, it will use the custom layout you designed in the "Blog Post Template" page. The blog post will automatically pull the content from the respective collection fields, and the layout will adapt to the full page width.

By following these steps, you can create blog posts with completely custom layouts, giving you full control over the design and utilization of the page width in Webflow.

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