Polymer

How to integrate Polymer with Webflow

Polymer syncs job posting data to Webflow CMS collections through multiple integration methods. The integration method you choose depends on your technical requirements and team capabilities.

Install the Polymer Job Boards app for guided setup, use Zapier for no-code automation, connect through Polymer's native Webflow integration for direct API sync.

Note: Your Webflow CMS plan will determine how many job postings you can sync, so check your plan's item limits before setup.

Install the Polymer Job Boards app from Webflow Marketplace

The Polymer Job Boards app provides guided setup directly in Webflow without manual API configuration or field mapping.

This method works best for teams wanting managed integration without technical setup. Updates to the app are handled automatically through Webflow's app distribution system.

Navigate to the Polymer Job Boards app in the Webflow Marketplace, click Install app, and the workspace and site you want to add Polymer to. The app requires permissions to read and write CMS data and publish your site.

After installation, access the app through the Apps panel in Webflow. The setup happens within the app interface where you connect your Polymer account and configure field mapping between Polymer job data and your Webflow CMS collections.

The app provides the following capabilities:

• One-click installation through Webflow's app ecosystem
• Guided setup flow within Webflow for connecting accounts
• Automatic field mapping that syncs job title, description, location, category, and application URL
• Automatic synchronization when jobs are created, edited, or removed in Polymer
• Designer integration accessible from the Apps panel while building your site

You need a Webflow CMS plan to support CMS collections for job data storage. The app handles authentication and API connections automatically, but you'll need active Polymer and Webflow accounts with appropriate permissions.

Connect through Zapier automation

Use Zapier to create automated workflows between Polymer and Webflow without API configuration or custom development. This no-code approach works for teams wanting automation without technical setup, but may struggle with complex custom logic.

Create a Zap using "Polymer" as the trigger app and "Webflow" as the action app. Available triggers include "Hired Candidate" or job posting changes, while actions include "Create Item" or "Update Item" in your Webflow CMS collections.

Configure field mapping between Polymer job data and your Webflow CMS structure through Zapier's visual interface. The automation runs on Zapier's schedule (i.e., every 5-15 minutes depending on plan) rather than instant sync.

The integration provides these capabilities:

• No-code automation connecting Polymer job changes to Webflow CMS updates
• Pre-built templates for common Polymer-to-Webflow workflows
• Multi-step workflows that trigger additional actions like Slack notifications or email alerts
• Error handling and retry mechanisms built into Zapier's platform
• Form submission routing sending applications from Webflow forms to Polymer's ATS

Take note that you need an active account on both Zapier and Polymer to implement this integration method. Zapier may also have usage limits based on plan tiers.

Sync job postings through Polymer's native Webflow integration

Polymer's Webflow CMS integration connects your applicant tracking system to Webflow CMS collections through Webflow's Data API. Job postings created in Polymer appear on your career pages with title, location, employment type, and formatted descriptions.

Setup requires field mapping between Polymer's job data and your Webflow CMS collection schema. Once connected, Polymer pushes new postings, updates existing listings, and removes filled positions through API writes.

Here’s an example of a Webflow CMS collection field structure:

{
  "fields": {
    "name": "Senior Software Engineer",
    "slug": "senior-software-engineer",
    "job-title": "Senior Software Engineer",
    "published-at": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z",
    "category": "Engineering",
    "employment-type": "Full-time",
    "location": "San Francisco, CA",
    "remote-friendliness": "Remote-friendly",
    "description": "<p>Job description in HTML...</p>",
    "application-url": "https://polymer.co/apply/12345"
  }
}

In this setup, Polymer pushes data via the Webflow Collections API:

POST https://api.webflow.com/v2/collections/{collection_id}/items
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN
Content-Type: application/json

The integration provides these capabilities:

• API-driven job posting sync: New positions published in Polymer appear on your Webflow career page through API writes to CMS collections
• Custom field mapping: Map Polymer job attributes to your Webflow CMS collection fields including text, date, location, and rich text description fields
• Application tracking integration: Job application URLs route candidates directly into Polymer's applicant tracking workflow
• Automatic updates: Changes to job titles, descriptions, or requirements sync to your Webflow site when Polymer updates the job data
• Custom career page design: Maintain complete design control in Webflow while Polymer handles content management through API writes

The integration uses direct API connections between Polymer and Webflow. Polymer writes to your Webflow site using Webflow's Data API.

If you need to trigger additional automation when job data changes, monitor Webflow webhook events like collection_item_created and collection_item_changed. These webhooks fire when your CMS items are created or modified in Webflow.

What you can build

Integrating Polymer with Webflow creates recruitment experiences that stay current through API-driven synchronization. Common implementations include:

• API-driven career pages: Branded job listing pages that update when your recruiting team publishes new positions in Polymer
• Multi-location job boards: Separate career pages for different office locations using Webflow's CMS filtering capabilities while Polymer manages job data centrally
• Department-focused recruitment sites: Specialized recruiting microsites for engineering, sales, or other departments that pull relevant openings from Polymer based on category fields
• Multi-brand talent portals: Separate career sites for portfolio companies that pull job listings from centralized Polymer recruitment operations