If you’ve ever wondered how websites manage to update blogs, projects, or portfolios without editing every single page manually — the secret is the CMS Collection feature in Webflow.

A CMS (Content Management System) lets you store and display content dynamically, which means you can design once and reuse that structure for multiple items — like blog posts, team members, or portfolio projects. Perfect for designers and creators who want flexibility without coding.

Step 1: Understand What CMS Collections Are

Think of a CMS Collection as a database inside Webflow. Each “collection” is a group of similar content types — for example:

• Blog posts
• Projects
• Testimonials
• Team members

Each item inside the collection holds fields like title, image, description, date, and links — just like rows in a spreadsheet.

Step 2: Create a New CMS Collection

1. In your Webflow Designer, click the CMS icon on the left panel.
2. Click “+ New Collection.”
3. Name it (for example, “Projects” or “Blog Posts”).
4. Add custom fields like “Title,” “Image,” “Description,” and “Category.”
5. Click Create Collection.

Now you can start adding your content — Webflow will store everything automatically.

Step 3: Connect CMS Content to Your Design

Open a page (like your Portfolio page), drag a Collection List, and connect it to your new CMS Collection. You’ll instantly see your items appear! You can style them freely — change layout, typography, or animation — and Webflow will dynamically update all items.

Step 4: Publish and Test

Once your design looks great, hit Publish. Now every time you add a new project or blog post in the CMS, Webflow automatically updates your live site.

That’s it! You’ve just built your first dynamic portfolio site with Webflow CMS — no coding required.

Final Tip

If you want to skip the setup and focus on your content, try ready-made Webflow templates from 8am.design. Templates  already include CMS structures for portfolio or blog pages — perfect for beginners who want to start fast.

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