How to create a slider with dynamic content in Webflow?

Find out how to build an engaging content slider in Webflow—perfect for boosting your site's interactivity and improving the user experience.

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Overview

Creating a slider with dynamic content in Webflow is a great way to display various items, like blog posts or featured products, in an eye-catching and interactive way. Using Webflow's strong CMS features, you can create sliders that automatically update as new content comes in. Cool, right? This improves user experience and keeps your site lively without needing constant manual work. This guide will show you step-by-step how to set up a dynamic slider. It covers everything from setting up your CMS collections to adding custom interactions and styles.

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How to create a slider with dynamic content in Webflow?

Step 1: Set Up the Project in Webflow

First things first, log into your Webflow dashboard. Create a new project or just pick one you already have.
On the left sidebar, find and click the "Add Elements" button (it’s the + icon).

Step 2: Add a Slider Element

From the "Add Elements" panel, drag and drop a "Slider" element right onto the canvas.
The Slider will come with some default slides already set up for you.

Step 3: Create Dynamic Collection

Head over to the "CMS Collections" panel on the left sidebar.
Click "Add New Collection" and give it a name that makes sense (like "Slider Content").
Add fields you need, such as "Title", "Image", and "Description."

Step 4: Populate the Collection

Add a few items to your new collection. Each item will be a slide.
For each item, fill out the title, image, and description fields.

Step 5: Bind Collection List To Slider

Go back to your canvas and select the "Slider" element.
Click on the "Slider Settings" and connect it with a Collection List using the purple "Get data from..." dropdown.
Choose the collection you created earlier (like "Slider Content").

Step 6: Add Dynamic Content to Slides

Inside the slider element, find an individual slide and add a "Collection Item" (bind this to the CMS Collection).
Drag and drop elements like "Image", "Heading", and "Paragraph" into each slide.
Bind these elements to the appropriate fields from the collection (Title, Image, and Description).

Step 7: Style the Slides

Customize the look of the slides. Click on each element (image, heading, and paragraph) to style them according to your design needs.
Make sure everything looks consistent across all slides.

Step 8: Check Responsiveness

Switch to different device views (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile Landscape, and Mobile Portrait).
Adjust styles and layouts as needed to make sure the slider looks good on all devices.

Step 9: Preview and Publish

Use the "Preview" button at the top left of the Webflow editor to see how the slider looks and works.
If you’re happy with it, click "Publish" to make the dynamic slider live on your website.

Step 10: Test Live Site

Visit the live site to make sure the dynamic slider works as expected.
Test its functionality, responsiveness, and performance across different browsers and devices.

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