How can I create a website on Webflow to sell custom and original chocolate boxes, where customers can type in their orders and choose the quantity and type of chocolate?

To create a Webflow website to sell custom chocolate boxes, you'll need to combine Webflow’s CMS and eCommerce features with product customization options.

1. Set Up Your Webflow eCommerce Site

• Create a New Project using an eCommerce template or start from scratch.
• Go to the “eCommerce” panel and set up your store with essential store details (payment methods, shipping, taxes, etc.).
• Add Product Categories such as “Milk Chocolate,” “Dark Chocolate,” or “Custom Boxes.”

2. Configure Custom Chocolate Products

• Go to “Products” under the eCommerce tab.
• Create a “Custom Chocolate Box” product, enter base pricing, and set the product type to “Physical” if shipping.
• Include a product image gallery, product description, and available options.

3. Add Customization Options Using Product Fields

• Webflow’s native eCommerce supports product variant options. Use ”Add Variant Option” to include choices like:
• Box Size (e.g., 6-piece, 12-piece, 24-piece)
• Chocolate Type (e.g., Milk, Dark, Mixed)
• To allow customers to type in specific customization info like flavors or gift messages, add a custom text area using the Form Block below the product.

4. Capture and Link Custom Inputs

• Webflow doesn’t natively link form inputs directly to checkout, so use one of these workarounds:
• Option A: Integrate with Foxy.io, which allows full cart customization including custom inputs.
• Option B: Use Add To Cart form as a wrapper, and add custom attributes like a textarea with name="custom_notes". These inputs will be submitted with the cart item.
• Option C: Use third-party tools (e.g., Zapier + Airtable) to capture form submissions separately and reference order numbers manually.

5. Test the Flow

• Preview the product page, fill in the custom option, select quantity/type, add to cart, and proceed to checkout.
• Enable payment methods like Stripe or PayPal and complete a test purchase.

6. Add an Order Management System (Optional)

• Use Webflow CMS or integrate with Airtable, Zapier, or Shopify (via Buy Button) if you need more complex product customization and tracking.

7. Launch and Monitor

• Connect a custom domain under Project Settings → Hosting.
• Set your SEO titles, descriptions, and images.
• Publish and monitor user activity through Webflow Analytics or Google Tag Manager.

Summary

To sell customizable chocolate boxes on Webflow, use the eCommerce product variants for structured choices and a form input for typed customizations. For full control, integrate tools like Foxy or Zapier. This setup lets you sell personalized chocolate products with tracked orders and online payment.