How can I add a parameter to a component in Webflow to filter a collection list based on a specific category?

To add a parameter to a component in Webflow and filter a collection list based on a specific category, follow these steps:

1. Create a Collection

• Go to your Webflow project and navigate to the "Collections" tab.
• Click on "Create new Collection" and give it a name (e.g., "Products").
• Add fields for your collection items, including a category field (e.g., "Category").
• Add sample content to the collection.

1. Create a Collection List

• Drag and drop a Collection List component onto your page.
• Connect it to the collection you created in step 1.

1. Add a Filter Component

• Drag and drop a Filter component onto your page.
• Connect it to the Collection List.

1. Set up the Filter

• Click on the Filter component and go to its settings.
• Add a filter rule for the "Category" field.
• Select the category you want to filter by.

1. Add Parameters to the Component

• Return to the page where your Collection List is located.
• Select the Collection List component.
• In the Component settings panel, click on the "+" icon next to "Data".
• Add a parameter name (e.g., "category").
• Select the value to be passed as the parameter (e.g., filter.category).

1. Use the Parameter in the Filter

• Go back to the Filter component settings.
• Locate the field you used for the filter (e.g., "Category").
• Click on the field to edit it.
• Change the filter condition to use the parameter (e.g., "is equal to" [name of the parameter]).

1. Test the Filter

• Preview your page to see the impact of the filter.
• Use the parameter in the page URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/products?category=electronics ) to change the filtered category dynamically.

By following these steps, you can add a parameter to a component in Webflow and filter a collection list based on a specific category. This allows you to create dynamic and personalized experiences for your website visitors.

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