Does anyone have experience with coding a "save for later" functionality in Webflow that allows users to bookmark pages and view their saved items in a user-specific page?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to code a "save for later" functionality in Webflow that allows users to bookmark pages and view their saved items in a user-specific page. This can be achieved by integrating third-party tools and leveraging Webflow's built-in features. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to implement this feature:

  1. Set up user registration and authentication:
  • In order to create a user-specific page where users can view their saved items, you'll need to implement user registration and authentication. This can be done using a third-party tool like Memberstack or Firebase Authentication.
  • Once the user registration and authentication is set up, make sure to store user-specific data such as saved items in a database or using a third-party tool like Airtable or Google Sheets.
  1. Create the "save for later" button:
  • Add a button element to each page where users will be able to save items for later.
  • Create an interaction for the button that triggers a custom code function when clicked.
  1. Write custom code to handle saving items:
  • In the custom code function triggered by the "save for later" button, you'll need to write JavaScript code that saves the current page's URL or any relevant data to the user's profile in the database.
  • Use the user's unique identifier (e.g., user ID) to link the saved items to their profile.
  1. Create the user-specific page:
  • Create a new page in your Webflow project to display the saved items for each user.
  • Add dynamic elements to the user-specific page that fetch data from the database or third-party tool based on the user's unique identifier (e.g., user ID).
  • Use HTML, CSS, and Webflow's dynamic embed or Javascript to display the saved items in a visually appealing way.
  1. Add links to the user-specific page:
  • Whenever a user saves an item, make sure to include a link to their user-specific page where they can view their saved items.
  • You can add the link to the navigation menu, user profile dropdown, or any other place within your Webflow project.
  1. Test and iterate:
  • Test the functionality thoroughly to ensure that the saved items are being stored correctly and displayed on the user-specific page.
  • Make any necessary improvements or iterations based on user feedback or your own testing.

Implementing a "save for later" functionality in Webflow requires a combination of custom code and integration with third-party tools to handle user authentication and data storage. If you don't have experience with coding, it's recommended to seek assistance from a developer or consider using a no-code platform like Bubble or Adalo, which may offer more native support for this type of functionality.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I integrate user registration and authentication in Webflow?
  2. What are the best third-party tools for storing user-specific data in Webflow?
  3. Are there any Webflow templates or tutorials available for implementing a "save for later" functionality?