Is there a way to post-date blog articles in Webflow without having to create a custom field or use the mapping option when importing via CSV?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a way to post-date blog articles in Webflow without creating a custom field or using the mapping option when importing via CSV. Webflow allows you to easily schedule the publication date of your blog articles within the CMS editor. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the "CMS" tab.
  2. Select the "Blog Posts" collection on the left-hand sidebar.
  3. Click on the blog post that you want to post-date.
  4. Within the blog post editor, scroll down to the "Published" section.
  5. By default, the "Published" switch is turned on, indicating that the blog post is currently published.
  6. To post-date the article, simply turn off the "Published" switch.
  7. After turning off the "Published" switch, a new field called "Publish Date" will appear.
  8. Select the desired publish date for your blog post using the date picker.
  9. Save your changes.

By following these steps, you can easily post-date your blog articles in Webflow without the need for custom fields or mapping options when importing via CSV. This feature allows you to schedule the publication of your content so that it becomes live on your website at a later date, giving you more control over your publishing workflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I post-date a blog article in Webflow?
  2. Can I schedule the publication of my blog posts in Webflow?
  3. What is the purpose of the "Publish Date" field in Webflow's CMS editor?