How can I add a shopping cart to every page of my Ecommerce site using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Add the Webflow Cart component to your site's navbar.
- Convert the navbar into a Symbol and place it on every page to ensure the cart appears site-wide.
- Optionally set the navbar to "Position: Fixed" for constant visibility.
To add a shopping cart to every page of your Webflow Ecommerce site, you need to include the cart component in your site’s main layout or symbols. Here's how to do it.
1. Add the Webflow Cart Component
- Open your site in Webflow Designer.
- Go to the Pages panel and open your homepage (or any page where you'd like to start).
- In the Add panel (Press A), scroll to the Ecommerce section.
- Drag the Cart component into a global element like the Navbar or a reusable section you plan to place at the top of every page.
2. Convert the Navbar Into a Symbol
- Select the entire navbar (or the section containing the cart).
- Click the Create Symbol icon (or right-click and select “Create Symbol”).
- Name it something like “Global Navbar” or “Header with Cart”.
- This makes the navbar (along with the cart) reusable across all pages.
3. Add the Symbol to Every Page
- Go to each page where the cart should appear.
- From the Symbols panel, drag and drop the Global Navbar onto the canvas.
- Place it at the top of the page, just like a typical header.
4. Preview and Publish
- Click Preview to make sure the cart appears and functions on every page.
- Press Publish to push the changes live to your domain.
5. Optional: Make the Cart Persistent (Fixed)
- If you want the cart to always be visible while scrolling, set the navbar or cart wrapper to “Position: Fixed” (top-right typically) in the Style panel.
- Adjust z-index to ensure it remains on top of other elements.
Summary
Add a Webflow Cart component to your navbar, turn the navbar into a Symbol, and insert that Symbol into every desired page. This ensures consistent cart visibility across your Ecommerce site.