How can I add next and previous buttons to my Webflow blog page template to provide a similar pagination feature as my non-templated blog page? I have read some Forum Entries discussing tutorials by Webflow's guide.
TL;DR
- Create two filtered collection lists on the blog post template using the Blog Posts CMS with filters based on Published Date.
- Sort the lists (ascending for Next, descending for Previous), limit to 1 item each, use Link Blocks for navigation, and apply conditional visibility to hide empty states.
To add Next and Previous buttons on your Webflow Blog Post Template page, you’ll need to use Webflow CMS’s collection list and filters, plus link settings to create pagination-like navigation between posts.
1. Set Up a Reference System with a Sortable Field
- Make sure your Blog Posts CMS collection has at least one reliably sortable field (e.g., Published Date).
- You can also create a “Sort Order” number field and assign custom values if you need finer control.
2. Add a Collection List for Navigation
- Go to your Blog Post Template page.
- Drag a Collection List onto the page. Choose your Blog Posts collection.
- Under the Collection List Settings, apply a Filter:
- Use a condition like "Published Date is less than Current Blog Post's Published Date" for Previous Post.
- Or "Published Date is greater than Current Blog Post’s Published Date" for Next Post.
3. Sort the Collection List
- Set the Sort Order for:
- Previous Post: Sort Published Date: Descending.
- Next Post: Sort Published Date: Ascending.
- Set the Limit to 1 item so it only shows one result.
4. Design the Link Block
- Inside each Collection List, place a Link Block or Text Link, and bind it to the post’s Slug or Link to Current Blog Post.
- Add content such as “← Previous Post” or “Next Post →” using a combination of static text and dynamic field (e.g., post name).
5. Optional: Show/Hide on Empty State
- Add a Conditional Visibility rule so that if there's no next or previous post, the corresponding link container is hidden.
- Example: "Name is set".
Summary
To add Next and Previous buttons on a Webflow blog post template, create two filtered collection lists with filters based on Published Date, sort them appropriately, and limit each to one item. Use a Link Block inside each and apply conditional visibility to hide them when there’s no result.