Ultimate guide to online marketplaces

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Building a marketplace can seem like a complex, even daunting task. Our new ebook is a practical guide that starts with the big picture and then drills down into different types of marketplace and ends with the really raw details. It simplifies the process for your business.

What’s in store?

Online marketplaces account for more than half of all online retail and yet they are still less understood and less easily embraced by businesses than traditional online stores. We’ve built both eCommerce sites and marketplaces for over a decade, so we know the differences and the similarities. We discuss the advantages of modern marketplaces and break down your build into time-specific steps, talking about the individual technologies that you should be looking at.

Actionable knowledge

We take a wide view on what makes a good platform and present a list of features you can copy from some of the world’s leading players. Our technical team then take you through the specific steps of building a B2B marketplace and list all the essential technologies you need to include, along with recommendations of which solutions to use.

Expert opinion

Divante is a top-of-mind global eCommerce company. We believe in the power of community and so we have augmented the ebook with expert analysis on specific areas you should consider when building, such as delivery, loyalty programs, relationships with your customers, and the specifics of B2B and B2C marketplaces.

At-a-glance insight

We’ve included statistics and quotes for at-a-glance inspiration, as well as a checklist of the key takeaways and a diagram of exactly how the technology in your online marketplace fits together. The ebook is designed so that no matter if you have one hour or one minute of free time, you’ll find something that you can bring into your business to make it better.