dunktraCame across Wix Studio Challenge: Community Edition after signing up on dev.to 2 days ago, I'm so glad I decided to join!
My Community Platform
Omn NFT Connector Hub is a vibrant community space tailored for NFT artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to showcase art, discuss market trends, and participate in live auctions. Featuring user leaderboards, interactive discussion boards, art showcases, and live auction rooms, Omn is designed to foster meaningful engagement and bring the NFT community together in an intuitive, interactive environment.
Feature overview
Disclaimer #1: The site is built using native Wix elements and Wix Velo; it is currently a demonstration and not fully functional.
Main functionalities include:
- Discussion boards
- User profiles
- Trader leaderboards
- Art gallery with live auctions
- Follow, like, and comment systems
- Messaging
- Events calendar
- Discussion thread ranking system
Demo
Screenshots
Discussion board
User leaderboard
Comment and like systems
User profiles
Development Journey
This was my first time joining a DevChallenge, (here goes Disclaimer #2... I just learned coding a few weeks ago XD) and to my surprise, I had a blast building this project, even as someone without a technical background.
Dynamic Content Filtering and Display
Using JavaScript with Wix Data APIs, I implemented category-based filtering for discussions, threads, and artwork. Users can explore content by category without leaving the page, providing a seamless and intuitive browsing experience.
Real-Time Comment Counting
To boost engagement, I created a feature that dynamically displays the number of comments on each discussion thread. With the wix-data.query method, I fetch and count comments in real-time, updating the displayed count instantly to reflect user interaction.
Role-Based Content Visibility
To create a tailored experience, I used the wix-users API to detect user roles (e.g., "Collector" or "Artist") and implemented role-based content visibility. Collectors-only galleries and other exclusive content are dynamically shown or hidden based on the user’s role, adding value to membership and fostering a more exclusive community.
Like and Engagement Tracking
The like-counting feature encourages interaction within the platform. Using the wix-data API, users can like artwork and threads, with counts updating in real-time and stored in the database, helping build a vibrant community where appreciation is visible and encouraged.
Custom JavaScript for UI Management
I created custom JavaScript functions to manage UI components and improve responsiveness. From visibility toggles to adjustments for different devices, these touches make the platform feel user-friendly and interactive. Wix Studio’s JavaScript capabilities allowed me to create a platform tailored to my community’s needs.
Thanks to Wix Studio’s development tools, I was able to bring this community platform to life, gaining invaluable experience along the way!
Velo APIs
- wix-data API: For handling data interactions for user profiles, artwork listings, and comments.
- wix-users API: To manage user roles and permissions, providing special access to collectors and artists.
- wix-location API: For URL redirection and dynamic routing to user and artwork pages.
- wix-storage API: To store user preferences, enhancing personalization for each community member.
Wix Apps
- Wix Events: Used to create and manage live auction events, allowing users to RSVP directly from the community platform.
- Wix Forum: Adapted to support trending discussions on NFT market trends, artist tips, and new artwork releases.
- Wix Forms: For membership requests and newsletter subscriptions.
- Wix CMS (& Data Hooks): Manages dynamic content for user profiles, artwork listings, discussions, events, and leaderboards.
