What is causing the problem with the anchor links on the published site in Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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There can be several reasons why anchor links may not be working correctly on a published site in Webflow. Here are some potential causes and solutions:

Incorrect anchor link setup:

Check if the anchor link is pointing to the correct section on the page. Make sure the ID of the target section matches the anchor link's href attribute.
Verify that the anchor link has the correct syntax. It should start with a "#" followed by the ID of the target section.

Interactions or other custom code conflicts:

If you have interactions or custom code applied to the target section or the anchor link, make sure they are not conflicting with the anchor link's functionality.
Temporarily remove any interactions or custom code that may be causing conflicts, and test the anchor link again to see if the issue is resolved.

Scroll speed settings:

Scroll speed settings can interfere with anchor link functionality. If you have scroll speed options enabled, try disabling them and test the anchor links again.

Published site settings:

Check your Published Site settings in Webflow to ensure that the anchor links are correctly set up.
Make sure the correct domain is selected if you have multiple connected domains.
Check the default type for links; it should be set to URL for anchor links to work properly.

Browser compatibility issues:

Test the anchor links on different web browsers and devices to ensure they are working as intended. Some older browsers may not fully support smooth scrolling behavior or anchor links.

Overall, troubleshooting the issue with anchor links on a published site in Webflow requires checking the setup, removing any conflicting code or interactions, verifying settings, and testing on different browsers. By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix the problem.

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