Why are some of the CMS collection links not functioning in Ayonalee's initial project on Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

There could be several reasons why some of the CMS collection links are not functioning in Ayonalee's initial project on Webflow. Here are some possible explanations and steps to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Incorrect Link Binding:
  • Ensure that the links are correctly binding to the CMS collection items.
  • Double-check that the link settings in the CMS collection list item (e.g., text link or image link) are correctly configured to point to the desired URL or CMS page.
  1. Missing CMS Collection Items:
  • Check if all the necessary CMS collection items have been created and published.
  • If any collection items are missing or unpublished, they will not be accessible through the CMS collection links.
  1. Restricted Access Settings:
  • Verify that the CMS collection items have the correct access settings.
  • If certain collection items have restricted access (e.g., requiring a login or specific membership level), ensure that the user accessing the site has the necessary permissions to view and access those items.
  1. URL Structure Issues:
  • Check if there are any URL structure conflicts.
  • Ensure that the URLs of the CMS collection items do not clash with any existing pages or folders in the project.
  • If there are conflicts, update the URL structure to resolve the issue.
  1. Custom Code Interference:
  • Review any custom code implemented in the project.
  • Sometimes, custom code can interfere with the functionality of CMS collection links.
  • Temporarily remove any custom code or scripts to see if that resolves the issue.
  • If the problem persists, check the custom code to determine if any conflicts exist.
  1. Cache and Publishing:
  • Clear the browser cache and republish the site to ensure that any changes or fixes are properly propagated.
  • It is possible that outdated cached versions of the site could be causing the malfunctioning CMS collection links.
  1. Webflow Platform Issues:
  • In rare cases, the malfunctioning CMS collection links could be due to temporary issues or bugs within the Webflow platform.
  • Check the Webflow status page or forums to see if there are any known issues that could be affecting the CMS collection links.
  • If this is the case, it's advisable to reach out to the Webflow support team for assistance.

Remember to always test the website thoroughly after making any changes to ensure that the CMS collection links are functioning as expected.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I troubleshoot broken links in Webflow CMS collections?
  2. What are some common reasons for CMS collection links not working in Webflow?
  3. Can a custom URL structure cause issues with CMS collection links in Webflow?