Is there a way to display the search term entered by a user in Site Search on the results page in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a way to display the search term entered by a user in Site Search on the results page in Webflow. Here's how you can achieve it:

  1. Add a search form to your results page: Start by adding a search form element to your results page where you want the search term to be displayed. You can find the search form element in the Add Elements panel under Forms.

  2. Set up the form: Once you have added the search form element to your results page, you need to set it up properly. Select the form element and go to the Element Settings panel on the right side of the Designer.

  3. Configure the form action: In the Element Settings panel, locate the Form Action field. Here, you will need to enter the URL of your results page. You can find the URL by copying it from the address bar while viewing the results page in the Designer.

  4. Add a search input field: To capture the search term entered by the user, add an input field within the form element. This input field will serve as the search box. You can find the input field element in the Add Elements panel under Forms.

  5. Customize the search input field: Select the input field element and go to the Element Settings panel. Customize the input field according to your preferences. You can change its appearance, size, and placeholder text to match the design of your website.

  6. Display the search term on the results page: To display the search term entered by the user on the results page, you can use dynamic text binding. Select a text element on the results page where you want the search term to appear and go to the Element Settings panel.

  7. Bind dynamic text: In the Element Settings panel, click on the Bind field and select the search input field from the dynamic data options. This will bind the value of the search input field to the selected text element, displaying the search term entered by the user on the results page.

By following these steps, you can easily display the search term entered by a user in Site Search on the results page in Webflow. This will provide a seamless and user-friendly search experience on your website.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I add a search form to a Webflow results page?
  2. Can I customize the appearance of the search input field in Webflow?
  3. What is dynamic text binding in Webflow and how can I use it?