Are there any tutorials on integrating native Webflow and Bubble for user signups, logins, forums, and user interaction perks, while keeping Webflow as the front end and utilizing Bubble as the backend for features like building a forum?

To integrate Webflow (frontend) with Bubble (backend) for user authentication, forums, and user interaction perks, you’ll need to connect the two using API workflows. Here’s how to approach it:

1. Set Up User Authentication in Bubble

• In Bubble, create an API Workflow for signup/login/logout.
• Enable "This Workflow can be run without authentication" in API settings.
• Create endpoints like /signup, /login, and /logout to handle user authentication.
• Use Bubble’s Data API to store and retrieve user data.

2. Connect Webflow Forms to Bubble API

• Use Webflow Forms to collect user signup/login data.
• In Webflow, configure a form submission webhook to Bubble’s API using Make (formerly Integromat) or Zapier.
• Alternatively, use JavaScript and the Fetch API within Webflow’s Custom Code section to send requests directly to Bubble.

3. Enable User Sessions in Webflow

• Bubble provides authentication tokens after login.
• Store this token in Webflow’s LocalStorage or Cookies for session handling.
• Use Webflow’s Custom Code to check for a session and adjust UI based on login status.

4. Build a Forum Feature in Bubble

• Create a Bubble app with a forum database (Users, Posts, Comments, Likes).
• Expose forum data through Bubble’s Data API.
• Implement interactions like posting, commenting, and liking using API workflows.

5. Embed Bubble Features in Webflow

• Use Bubble’s iFrame Embed Code to insert forum pages into Webflow.
• Alternatively, fetch Bubble’s Data API within Webflow using JavaScript to display posts dynamically.

6. Integrate Webflow Membership Features (Optional)

• If you’re using Webflow Memberships, sync user data with Bubble via webhooks/API requests.
• Manage perks based on user subscriptions, controlling access in both Webflow and Bubble.

Summary

Integrate Webflow (frontend) and Bubble (backend) by using Bubble’s API workflows for authentication, Webflow forms + JavaScript for user interaction, and iFrames/API requests to show forum data. Tools like Zapier, Make, or direct API calls can help connect both platforms smoothly.