How to filter with an Option Field using Jetboost

Introduction

Filtering content dynamically is a crucial feature for enhancing the user experience on your website. It allows visitors to navigate content more effectively and find relevant information. If you’re using Webflow, and your CMS contains an Option Field, you can implement powerful filtering capabilities with Jetboost. 

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up filtering with Jetboost and bring interactivity to your website.

What You Will Learn

In this blog, you will learn how to:

1. Set up filtering for a collection with an Option Field.
2. Use Jetboost to enable dynamic filtering.
3. Implement and customize Jetboost filters in your Webflow project.

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Step 1: Understanding the Setup

Before we begin, ensure you have:

• A Webflow CMS Collection List.
• An Option Field in your CMS that specifies different content categories.
• A Jetboost account connected to your Webflow site.

For example, let’s say you have a blog collection. Each blog post includes an Option Field named “Type,” with categories like:

• Web Design
• Development
• Logo Design
• Motion Graphics

This field allows you to assign a specific type to each blog post. However, the native Webflow filter only lets creators manually apply filters, which aren’t interactive for users. This is where Jetboost steps in.

Step 2: Setting Up Jetboost

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Connect Your Website to Jetboost

1. Log in to your Jetboost dashboard.
2. Connect your Webflow site. If not:
   • Log in to your Webflow account via Jetboost.
   • Select the site you want to integrate.

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Add a New Booster

1. Click on Add Booster on the Jetboost dashboard.
2. Select Dynamic List Filters and click Create.

This booster enables dynamic filtering for your collection list.

Step 3: Configuring the Booster

Choose the Collection to Filter

1. In the booster setup, select the collection you want to filter. For this guide, choose Blog Posts.
   • If your collection doesn’t appear, ensure you’ve published your Webflow site recently.
   • Click the refresh button on Jetboost to reload collections.
2. Choose the field to filter by—in this case, the Option Field “Type.”

Set Filter Options

• Allow Multiple Selections: Choose “No” for single-option fields (e.g., dropdowns).
• Add Filters to URL: This is optional; you can skip it for now.

Click Continue to proceed.

Step 4: Adding Jetboost Code to Your Webflow Project

Copy the Custom Code

Jetboost provides a snippet of custom code for integration. You only need to add this once per project.

1. Copy the code from the Jetboost dashboard.
2. Go to your Webflow Project Settings.
3. Paste the code into the Custom Code section under the tag.
   • Adding the code at the project level ensures it works across all pages.
   • Alternatively, you can paste the code into the Page Settings for a specific page.
4. Save and publish your site.

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Verify Integration

After publishing your site:

1. Return to the Jetboost dashboard.
2. Click Test and continue to detect the code.

Step 5: Adding Classes and Embed Code

Jetboost requires specific classes and embeds to link the filtering functionality to your Webflow design.

Add Classes to Your Collection List

1. In the Webflow Designer, locate the Collection List Wrapper for your blog posts.
2. Add the class provided by Jetboost to the Collection List Wrapper.

Add an Embed to the Collection Items

1. Copy the embed code from Jetboost.
2. Insert an Embed element inside the Collection List Wrapper.
3. Paste the code into the embed and click Save and Close.
4. Publish your site again.

Step 6: Testing the Filter

1. Navigate to your published site.
2. Test the dropdown filter:
   • Select an option from the dropdown (e.g., “Web Design”).
   • Watch as the list dynamically filters to show only relevant items.

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Tips for Customization

1. Styling the Dropdown: Use Webflow’s Designer to style your dropdown to match your site’s design.
2. Multiple Filters: Add more filters to create advanced filtering options for your users.
3. Add to URL: Enable this feature to allow users to share specific filtered views.
4. Analytics: Track filter interactions to understand user behavior.

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Why Choose Jetboost for Filtering?

Jetboost provides a user-friendly and code-free solution for adding dynamic features to your Webflow site. With Jetboost, you can:

• Enhance user experience.
• Save time with easy setup and management.
• Avoid complex custom code solutions.

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Conclusion

Adding filtering functionality with an Option Field using Jetboost is straightforward and highly effective. This guide will help you make your Webflow site more interactive and user-friendly. So, why wait? Start building dynamic filters today and transform your Webflow project into a user-friendly platform. Make your Webflow site stand out with dynamic filtering. Sign up for Jetboost now and simplify your workflow!

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