The WMX Stack | Building a Memberships Site with Webflow, Memberstack, & Xano

Are you looking to build web and mobile applications without the hassle of coding? Look no further than the powerful combination of Xano, Webflow, and Memberstack. This trio allows you to create and deploy backend services, design stunning user interfaces, and manage user authentication and subscriptions seamlessly, all without writing a single line of code. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of setting up and integrating these platforms, unlocking a world of possibilities for your next project.

What is the WMX Stack?

The WMX Stack is a term we've coined to describe the integration of Webflow, Memberstack, and Xano. Each platform plays a crucial role in building modern web and mobile applications:

• Webflow: A powerful no-code website builder and CMS that allows you to design and launch responsive websites visually.
• Memberstack: A user authentication and subscription management platform that simplifies user registration, login, and payment processing.
• Xano: A no-code backend platform that enables you to create data models, APIs, and manage authentication and authorization without writing code.

By combining these three platforms, you can build full-fledged web and mobile applications with robust backend functionality, beautiful user interfaces, and secure user authentication and subscription management, all without touching a single line of code.

Setting up the WMX Stack

Before we dive into the integration process, let's ensure you have everything you need:

1. Webflow Account: Sign up for a Webflow account if you haven't already. You'll need this to design and host your website.
2. Memberstack Account: Create a Memberstack account to handle user authentication and subscription management.
3. Xano Account: Sign up for a Xano account to build and manage your backend services.

Step 1: Configuring Memberstack

Memberstack acts as the backbone of your user authentication and subscription management system. Here's how to set it up:

1. Log in to your Memberstack account and navigate to the "Plans" section.
2. Create at least one plan (e.g., Free, Paid) and set up pricing if applicable.
3. Under "Custom Fields," add fields like first name, last name, and Webflow CMS ID (more on this later).
4. In the "Dev Tools" section (for Memberstack v2) or "Power-ups & Integrations" (for Memberstack v1), set up webhooks to connect with Xano. We'll cover this in more detail later.

Step 2: Designing Your Website with Webflow

Now, let's turn our attention to Webflow and create a stunning website for your application:

1. Log in to your Webflow account and create a new project.
2. Design your website using Webflow's visual canvas builder. This is where you'll create pages, add elements, and style your user interface.
3. Set up signup buttons or links on your homepage, linking to the appropriate Memberstack signup URLs.
4. Create a dedicated page (e.g., Dashboard) to display content based on the user's subscription plan.

Step 3: Building Your Backend with Xano

Xano is where the magic happens. Here, you'll set up your backend services, data models, and APIs:

1. Log in to your Xano account and create a new instance.
2. Install the WMX Stack snippet from the Xano Marketplace. This pre-built snippet includes all the necessary APIs, database tables, and functions to integrate Webflow, Memberstack, and Xano.
3. Configure the snippet by adding your plans, items (products/services), and populating the required environment variables (Webflow API key, Memberstack API key, etc.).
4. Set up webhooks in Memberstack to connect with the corresponding Xano APIs (e.g., New Member API, Update Plan API).

Step 4: Integrating Webflow with Xano

To display dynamic content based on the user's subscription plan, you'll need to integrate Webflow with Xano using custom code:

1. In your Webflow project, go to the "Project Settings" and navigate to the "Custom Code" tab.
2. Install the Memberstack custom code and the Xano JavaScript SDK.
3. Define a new Xano client using your API group base URL from Xano.
4. On the page where you want to display dynamic content (e.g., Dashboard), use the Xano trade token API to exchange the Memberstack token for a Xano auth token.
5. Call the "Items of Member" Xano API to retrieve the user's available products or services based on their subscription plan.
6. Use JavaScript to populate the relevant elements on your page with the data returned from the Xano API.

Step 5: Migrating Existing Memberstack Members (Optional)

If you're already using Memberstack and want to migrate your existing members to the new WMX Stack setup, Xano has got you covered:

1. Export your members' data as a CSV file from your Memberstack account.
2. In Xano, navigate to the "Migration" APIs for the appropriate Memberstack version (v1 or v2).
3. Upload the CSV file containing your members' data.
4. The API will automatically populate your Xano database with the migrated members, ensuring a smooth transition.

And that's it! You've successfully set up the WMX Stack, enabling you to build powerful web and mobile applications without writing a single line of code. This integration empowers you to create visually stunning user interfaces with Webflow, manage user authentication and subscriptions seamlessly with Memberstack, and build robust backend services with Xano, all while keeping your focus on your product and business logic.

Remember, the true power of the WMX Stack lies in its flexibility and scalability. As your application grows, you can easily extend its functionality by adding more features, integrations, and customizations to the no-code platforms. Embrace the no-code revolution and bring your ideas to life with the Xano, Webflow, and Memberstack trio!