How can I fix the issue of CSS not loading when exporting code from Webflow and incorporating it into a React app using Appfairy?

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September 22, 2023

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When exporting code from Webflow and incorporating it into a React app using Appfairy, you may encounter issues with CSS not loading properly. This can happen due to several reasons, including the way Webflow exports CSS classes and how Appfairy handles linking to external stylesheets. Here are some steps you can take to fix this issue:

Exporting code from Webflow:

Ensure that you have properly set up and styled your components in Webflow.
Double-check that all your CSS is properly defined in Webflow's Designer interface.
Export the code from Webflow by selecting the desired export options (e.g., HTML, CSS, JS, etc.).
Download the exported ZIP file containing your code.

Setting up the React app with Appfairy:

Install and set up a new React app using Create React App or your preferred method.
Install the Appfairy library by running the following command:
```
npm install —-save @appfairy/react-app
```

Incorporating Webflow code into the React app:

Extract the downloaded ZIP file from Webflow and locate the CSS file(s).
Move the CSS file(s) to your React app's public folder.
Open the public/index.html file in your React app and add the following link tag(s) within the <head></head> section:
```html \`\`\` Replace `'path/to/your/css-file.css'` with the correct path to your CSS file(s) within the `public` folder.
Save the changes.

Testing the integration:

Run your React app by executing the command npm start.
Open your app in a browser and check if the CSS styles are loading correctly.
If the CSS is still not loading properly, open the browser's developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools) and look for any error messages related to the CSS file(s).
Ensure that the CSS file paths specified in the link tags are correct and accessible.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of CSS not loading when exporting code from Webflow and incorporating it into a React app using Appfairy. Make sure to double-check your file paths, as incorrect paths can prevent the CSS from being applied correctly.

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