Place API data into a page then into a Webflow CMS

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So I want to use an External API to call in data (job vacancies) and place it on the page. Then take that data and store it in the collections database. Is this possible?

If so how would I go about it?
What resources can I use to do this?

the site is www.metlouie.nl/werknemer (dutch)
Obvviously there is a collection list on their now, but this is webflow. I need to connect to an external site.

Thanks so much
Jordan

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Hey Jordan, what’s the reason for the “on the page” and then “in the CMS” approach?

Normally, you’d either want to;

  • flip that- pull your data into the CMS and then it’s trivial to display it on the page.
  • or, do on-page display only and avoid the CMS step

Part of the reason is that two different engineering approaches. The first involves automation feeding data into the CMS API. The second is JS Fetches. It usually doesn’t make sense to build both.

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Just like how Lulubox 64-bit provides a seamless way for users to unlock new features in games by connecting with the game’s backend, in this case, you are essentially “unlocking” data from an external API and integrating it with Webflow’s CMS. Both involve connecting to external systems to enhance user experience, whether it’s unlocking game features or pulling real-time job listings for your website!