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Empty States in CMS Lists
Product update on empty states so filtered or empty collection lists show a designed message instead of a blank hole.
Why we picked it
Filters without empty states feel broken. This update is required reading before shipping search/tabs.
What you’ll learn
- Why empty states matter for filters
- How Framer empty states attach to lists
- Design a useful zero-results message
- Pair with dynamic filters and pagination
Who it’s for
Anyone shipping searchable or filterable CMS indexes.
External resource
Open this article at the source
framer.com/updates
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