How to Build Product Hunt Style App on Webflow, Wized, and Xano
Developing a product discovery platform like Product Hunt enables users to share and discover new products, vote on favorites, and engage with creators. Using Webflow for the frontend, Wized for interactive features, and Xano as the backend, you can build a platform for product showcasing and community voting.
User Flow and Project Scope
To kick things off, we need to set a clear scope and requirements. I recommend creating a user flow that maps out the main app functions and core business logic. This way, we’re clear on the size and complexity of the project from the start.
After defining the flow, we’ll compile everything into a Product Requirements Document (PRD). This document will outline what’s included in the first version and what isn’t, so we stay aligned and keep things moving smoothly.
Typical users for your Product Hunt Style App
Users: Discover and vote on products.
Creators: Share new products and gather feedback.
Admins: Manage product listings and community guidelines.
Main user flows for your Product Hunt Style App
Product Listings: Allows creators to share new products with the community.
Voting System: Users vote on and discuss trending products.
Creator Dashboard: Creators list products, respond to feedback, and track engagement.
Product Feed: Shows trending and recently listed products.
Admin Dashboard: Oversees product listings, user activity, and content quality.
Reports: Tracks product engagement, user voting, and community trends.
Database Structure on Xano
To build an efficient and scalable Product Hunt Style App, we’ll design a flexible database structure on Xano. Even if not all features are in the initial version, this structure will make it easier to expand and adapt as the app grows.
UX & UI Design
Frontend Development in Webflow
Webflow gives us a powerful platform for frontend development, allowing us to achieve pixel-perfect design and faster results compared to traditional development methods. Using Webflow’s visual editor for HTML and CSS, we’ll speed up the build process while maintaining flexibility.
API and Logic Creation in Xano
Once the planning is complete, or even alongside frontend development, we’ll build the app’s core logic in Xano. Here, we’ll create the APIs to connect the backend with the frontend securely. Xano’s visual interface supports everything from database management to API creation and server-side logic, so we can handle complex workflows as needed.
Connect Frontend and Backend with Wized
Wized allows us to bring all the business logic, workflows, and APIs created in Xano into the Webflow frontend. Wized supports both visual JavaScript development and custom code if needed, giving us flexibility to include standard JavaScript libraries and meet specific requirements.
Quality Assurance Process
Quality assurance is essential to make sure everything works perfectly before launch. Our team will do thorough testing, and I encourage you to participate in the review as well. This way, we can ensure the app meets your expectations and provides a smooth experience for your users.
Conclusion
Creating Product Hunt Style App involves more than just putting features together—it’s about building something scalable, efficient, and secure. By following this structured development process and using tools like Webflow, Wized, and Xano, we’ll have a strong foundation. Working with experienced professionals and prioritizing QA will ensure the app’s success. Check out our case studies to see similar projects we’ve brought to life and what’s possible for your vision.
