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How to create a dynamic content slider in Webflow?

Discover a step-by-step guide to crafting a dynamic content slider in Webflow. Ideal for effortlessly displaying images, testimonials, or products with flair and sophistication. Create stunning visuals, enchant your audience, and make your website pop.

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Overview

Making a dynamic content slider in Webflow? It's all about blending Webflow's CMS with cool custom interactions. With CMS Collection lists, keeping slider content fresh and organized is a breeze. Alongside Webflow's interaction features, it’s easy to add lively animations and smooth transitions. This combo builds the groundwork for a slider that's not just interactive but super user-friendly, making your site look amazing and boosting user experience.

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How to create a dynamic content slider in Webflow?

Step 1: Create a Collection

  1. Head over to the Webflow Dashboard and find your project.
  2. On the left side, click the "CMS" icon.
  3. Hit "New Collection" to start a new collection for your slider content.
  4. Give your collection a name, like "Slider Content".
  5. Add fields that make sense, like "Image", "Title", "Description", etc.
  6. Click "Create Collection" to save it.

Step 2: Design the Static Layout

  1. Switch to the Designer view.
  2. Add a Section element where you want the slider to go.
  3. Inside that section, add a Div Block and give it a class name, like "Slider Wrapper".
  4. Add another Div Block inside the "Slider Wrapper" for the slides, and call it "Slider Content".
  5. Set the "Slider Content" div to Display: Flex and Overflow: Hidden.

Step 3: Bind CMS Data to the Slider

  1. Select the "Slider Content" div.
  2. In the Element settings panel, click "Get BG Image from Slider Content Collection".
  3. Bind the fields from your collection, like setting the background image, title, and description.

Step 4: Add Dynamic Slides

  1. Inside the "Slider Content" div, add a Collection List.
  2. Bind the Collection List to the "Slider Content" collection.
  3. Inside the Collection List, add a Div Block for each item and name it "Slide".
  4. Inside the "Slide" div, add an Image element and bind it to the image field in the collection.
  5. Add a Text Block for the title and bind it to the title field.
  6. Add another Text Block for the description and bind it to the description field.

Step 5: Style the Slides

  1. Style the "Slide" div to fit your design.
  2. Use Flexbox or Grid for alignment and positioning.
  3. Adjust padding, margin, and dimensions as needed to get the look you want.

Step 6: Add Slider Functionality

  1. Go back to the main "Slider Wrapper" div.
  2. Add custom attributes "data-swiper" and set it to "true".
  3. Use custom code to initialize the slider. Go to the page settings and add the following code in the Before tag section:
<script>
  var swiper = new Swiper('.Slider Wrapper', {
    slidesPerView: 1,
    loop: true,
    navigation: {
      nextEl: '.swiper-button-next',
      prevEl: '.swiper-button-prev',
    },
    pagination: {
      el: '.swiper-pagination',
      clickable: true,
    },
  });
</script>
  1. Make sure the Swiper.js library is linked in your project.

Step 7: Customize Navigation Controls

  1. Add buttons for "Next" and "Previous" navigation, and a Div Block for pagination inside the "Slider Wrapper" div.
  2. Assign classes like swiper-button-next, swiper-button-prev, and swiper-pagination to these elements.
  3. Style them to match your website's look.

Step 8: Publish and Test

  1. Click the "Publish" button in the top right corner to publish your site.
  2. Test the dynamic content slider on the live site to make sure it works smoothly.
  3. Check all breakpoint sizes and make adjustments as needed to ensure responsiveness.

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