# Can't Get CMS Nest to work after following documentation **URL:** \ **Category:** Attributes\ **Tags:** cmsnest, attributes-v2\ **Created:** [March 11, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.finsweet.com/t/cant-get-cms-nest-to-work-after-following-documentation/7017 "2026-03-11T18:43:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![caleb.raney](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.finsweet.com/caleb.raney/32/1349_2.png) [@caleb.raney](https://forum.finsweet.com/u/caleb.raney)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.finsweet.com/t/cant-get-cms-nest-to-work-after-following-documentation/7017/1 "2026-03-11T18:43:00Z")
Hey there, I’m struggling to get CMS nest to work after going through the documentation and implementing it on my [site](https://sdf-conference-staging.webflow.io/agenda): Any help would be appreciated: here is a [read-only link](https://preview.webflow.com/preview/sdf-conference-staging?utm_medium=preview_link&utm_source=dashboard&utm_content=sdf-conference-staging&preview=2e29e1d3721c84bd8fed760aba33f39c&workflow=preview) as well. > **[Conference Agenda | San Diego Fundraising Conference 2026](https://sdf-conference-staging.webflow.io/agenda)** > > Explore the high-level agenda for the San Diego Fundraising Conference, including keynotes, sessions, and learning experiences. ---
**Author:** ![Support-Finn](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.finsweet.com/support-finn/32/5169_2.png) [@Support-Finn](https://forum.finsweet.com/u/Support-Finn)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.finsweet.com/t/cant-get-cms-nest-to-work-after-following-documentation/7017/2 "2026-03-11T19:01:32Z")
Hey @caleb.raney, We can see what’s happening with your CMS Nest setup. The issue has two parts, and the second one is the key piece that’s missing. CMS Nest works by pulling data from a Collection List on a CMS Template page (like your Session template) and injecting it into nest-target divs on your static page (like your Agenda page). Both sides need to be configured for nesting to work — and right now, you’re missing the template page side entirely. **Fix the Attribute Syntax on Your Static Page** In your HTML, you currently have: ```html
``` Change this to TWO separate attributes: ```html
``` The **fs-list-nest=“speakers”** needs to be its own attribute, not combined with nest-target=. **Set Up the Missing Template Page Source (This is Critical)** This is the main issue — you need to create the source Collection List on your Session Template page: 1. Go to your Session CMS Template page 2. Add a new Collection List and bind it to your Speakers multi-reference field 3. Select the Collection List Wrapper (not the Collection List inside it) 4. Add these two attributes: - **fs-list-element=“wrapper”** - **fs-list-instance=“speakers”** 5. Inside that Collection List Item, add a Link Block anywhere 6. Set that link to CMS Current in the Link Settings panel 7. Add this attribute to the link: **fs-list-element=“item-link”** 8. Design your speaker layout inside this Collection List as you want it to appear Without the template page setup, CMS Nest has nowhere to pull the speaker data from — the nest-target divs on your static page are just empty containers waiting for content that never arrives. Once you’ve made these changes, the speakers should automatically nest into each session on your published Agenda page. Feel free to share your staging link or read-only link again after making these updates, and we’ll double-check everything is connected correctly 💪 ---
**Author:** ![caleb.raney](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.finsweet.com/caleb.raney/32/1349_2.png) [@caleb.raney](https://forum.finsweet.com/u/caleb.raney)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.finsweet.com/t/cant-get-cms-nest-to-work-after-following-documentation/7017/3 "2026-03-11T23:19:09Z")
Thank you! I had mixed up two data attributes on the target element as you pointed out and that’s what was breaking it. Seems to be working now, really appreciate the help! ---
**Author:** ![caleb.raney](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.finsweet.com/caleb.raney/32/1349_2.png) [@caleb.raney](https://forum.finsweet.com/u/caleb.raney)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.finsweet.com/t/cant-get-cms-nest-to-work-after-following-documentation/7017/4 "2026-03-11T23:19:45Z")
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**Author:** ![caleb.raney](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.finsweet.com/caleb.raney/32/1349_2.png) [@caleb.raney](https://forum.finsweet.com/u/caleb.raney)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.finsweet.com/t/cant-get-cms-nest-to-work-after-following-documentation/7017/5 "2026-03-11T23:19:54Z")