Context
- Client: TradingLab, Spanish online trading school
- Role: WWX Developer (development only)
- Design: Provided in Figma
- Collaboration: Worked closely with their internal Project Manager
The Challenge
TradingLab initially built their academy as an MVP using Webflow CMS, Memberstack, Airtable and Make.
This setup worked well for validating the product, but quickly showed its limits as the platform started to grow.
Main issues:
- Webflow CMS API rate limits impacting performance
- Unreliable data sync between Airtable and Webflow via Make
- Difficult to scale with more students, courses and logic
At the same time, TradingLab did not want to move to standard LMS platforms like Teachable or WordPress plugins, as they needed full design control and advanced integrations.
The Solution
TradingLab contacted me to build v2 of their academy, starting from a fully designed student portal in Figma.
Custom Backend with Xano
I built a scalable backend on Xano to manage:
- Users & roles
- Courses, modules and lessons
- Student progress tracking
- Quizzes and learning logic
This removed all CMS limitations and allowed the platform to scale to thousands of students.
Memberstack Integration
Memberstack was connected directly to Xano, keeping their existing authentication system while upgrading the data layer.
Academy Events & Webhooks
I implemented a custom event system using Xano triggers, allowing the academy to notify third-party tools via webhooks when specific actions occur.
Frontend Logic with Wized
Using Wized, I connected the Webflow frontend to Xano, transforming the Figma design into a fully functional student portal where users can:
- Access courses
- Track progress
- Interact with lessons and quizzes
Why This Stack
- Webflow for speed, SEO and pixel-perfect design
- Wized for powerful frontend JS logic and API calls
- Xano for a scalable, flexible and future-proof backend
This setup gives TradingLab full control over their product without being locked into a rigid LMS.
The Outcome
- Improved performance & scalability
- Reliable integrations with external tools
- Flexible architecture ready for new features
- Brand-consistent, custom student experience
The academy is now the core product of TradingLab’s online business.
