What is the most effective way to connect Webflow and Google Sheets to create a dynamic 'reviews' page that updates automatically with new reviews from the Google Sheet?

To create a dynamic 'reviews' page in Webflow that updates automatically with new entries from a Google Sheet, the most effective approach is using Zapier or Make (Integromat) in combination with Webflow CMS.

1. Create CMS Collection in Webflow

• Go to your Webflow project, and open the CMS panel.
• Click “Create a New Collection” and name it “Reviews”.
• Add relevant fields such as:
• Name (Plain Text)
• Review Body (Rich Text or Plain Text)
• Rating (Number or Option)
• Date (Date)
• Photo (Image or URL)

2. Prepare Your Google Sheet

• Create a new Google Sheet with columns matching your Webflow CMS fields.
• Example headers: Name, Review, Rating, Date, Photo URL.
• Make sure at least one row of test data is entered for testing the integration.

3. Set Up Automation via Zapier or Make

Zapier (Simplest Method):

• Go to Zapier.com and create a new Zap.
• Trigger App: Choose Google Sheets
• Choose Trigger: New Spreadsheet Row
• Connect your sheet and worksheet
• Action App: Choose Webflow
• Action: Create Live Item
• Select your “Reviews” collection
• Map each column from the Google Sheet to its corresponding CMS field

Make (More Flexible, Handles Images Better):

• Create a new scenario in Make.com
• Add:
• Google Sheets > Watch Rows
• Webflow > Create Item module
• Configure your Webflow API and Collection fields
• Handle image field inputs carefully (you may need to use a direct image URL or use Make's HTTP module to upload to Webflow)

4. Embed CMS Collection on Webflow Page

• On your Reviews page, add a Collection List and bind it to the “Reviews” CMS.
• Design how individual reviews should appear (e.g., photo, name, review text, rating).
• Use Filters or Sorting if necessary (e.g., latest first).

5. Publish Your Site

• When your automation runs, new Google Sheet entries will automatically create new CMS entries in Webflow.
• Your published Webflow site will display these new reviews without manual updates.

Summary

To connect Webflow with Google Sheets for an auto-updating reviews page:

• Use Webflow CMS to store and display reviews.
• Automate data transfer from Google Sheets to Webflow CMS using Zapier (simple) or Make.com (more control).
• Design the page with a CMS Collection List that reflects your review structure.
  This setup ensures your reviews page stays current without manual intervention.