Executive Summary
The GFAVIP Account application is a pivotal addition to the Global From Asia (GFA) VIP community ecosystem, designed as a central hub at account.gfavip.com. Built using Python/Flask in Replit, this Minimum Viable Product (MVP) replaces an outdated learning management system (LMS) while offering seamless membership tracking, access request management, and data previews across interconnected GFA services. Targeted for deployment by Q4 2025, the app supports the ongoing LMS migration to academy.theworldtreetop.com and enhances user experience for ~10,000+ community members.
Purpose
The GFAVIP Account app serves as a unified, self-service portal to streamline membership management and access coordination, reducing fragmentation across the GFAVIP ecosystem. Its core functions include:
- Membership Tracking: Monitors active status, join dates, and premium expiration dates for free, paid, and team tiers, with admin tools to manage renewals.
- Manual Bridging for Legacy Tools: Facilitates access to non-SSO-synced systems like the migrated LMS at academy.theworldtreetop.com via request forms and admin tracking.
- Data Previews: Aggregates key data (e.g., wallet balance) from ecosystem services, with links to full apps, minimizing support queries.
- Extensible Benefits Management: Handles manual issuance of other membership perks (e.g., event tickets, premium content) as needed.
By centralizing these functions, the app boosts user retention, simplifies admin workflows, and supports the community’s growth.
Interconnectivity with GFAVIP Ecosystem
The GFAVIP ecosystem, as outlined on mikesblogdesign.com/gfavip, connects tools for cross-border business growth. The Account app acts as the central hub, integrating with key services to deliver a cohesive user experience.
| Component | Purpose | Interconnection |
|---|---|---|
| wallet.gfavip.com | Central authentication and user data | Provides redirect-based SSO; passes user data (user_id, email, tier, credits, joinDate) to app session. App queries GET /api/user for active status and previews (e.g., balance). |
| checkout.gfavip.com | Manages payments and subscriptions | Links for paid sign-ups/renewals; future API sync to update expiration dates on payment confirmation. |
| profile.gfavip.com | User profile management | v2: Fetches profile snippets (e.g., bio) for dashboard previews, linking to full editing. |
| tickets.gfavip.com | Support tickets and event registration | v2: Displays ticket counts/previews; routes membership-related support requests. |
| academy.theworldtreetop.com | Hosted LMS courses | MVP: Manual request tracking for access (no API); users submit forms, admins email credentials. |
The app uses wallet’s SSO for authentication, pulls read-only data for previews, and pushes manual updates (e.g., expirations) where applicable, ensuring seamless navigation across the ecosystem.
Roadmap
The development roadmap prioritizes immediate needs (LMS migration, membership tracking) with phased enhancements for full ecosystem integration.
| Phase | Timeline | Milestones | Dependencies/Risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP (v1.0) | Q4 2025 (Oct) |
- SSO via wallet.gfavip.com - Wallet data previews (configurable) - Membership tracking (joinDate, local expiration) - Academy request tab for LMS migration - Admin panel (config, services, requests) - Event banner |
- Whitelist account.gfavip.com - Test creds (janechen/jane123) Risk: Manual process scaling |
| v1.1: Enhanced Integrations | Q1 2026 |
- Auto-sync expirations with checkout.gfavip.com - Email notifications (Mailgun) - Polished request confirmation flow - Additional manual benefits (e.g., tickets) |
- Checkout API access Risk: Integration delays |
| v2.0: Full Sync | Q2 2026 |
- Profile/tickets API integration - Automate theworldtreetop access (if API available) - Bidirectional wallet sync for membership - Basic analytics |
- API readiness Risk: Scope creep |
| Future (v3+) | Q3 2026+ |
- Full automation (OAuth, AI requests) - Mobile enhancements - Monetization features |
- User feedback Risk: Evolving needs |
Next Steps
- IT Review: Schedule a 30-min call to assess tech feasibility (Replit, security).
- Build Kickoff: Start MVP prototype (40-60 dev hours).
- Stakeholder Alignment: Confirm SSO whitelist with GFAVIP team.
This app will transform how our community manages memberships and accesses services. Let’s make it happen!