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Town Hall #85: platformOS eCommerce Marketplace MVP Town Hall #85: platformOS eCommerce Marketplace MVP

Town Hall #85: platformOS eCommerce Marketplace MVP

We are thrilled to announce an important new initiative coming to pOS! Learn about our Developer Success Template Series with the launch of the platformOS eCommerce Marketplace MVP (Beta)

August 24, 2020

What are the Pros and Cons of Running a Marketplace vs. Pure Ecommerce Site? What are the Pros and Cons of Running a Marketplace vs. Pure Ecommerce Site?

What are the Pros and Cons of Running a Marketplace vs. Pure Ecommerce Site?

Whether you are looking at marketplace platforms for your business or you want a straight ecommerce operation, there are pros and cons to consider. Naturally, you want to get the best option for your type of business, and you also want to make sure you understand that option well enough and thoroughly enough...

May 5, 2017

Top 10 Must Follow Ecommerce Experts Top 10 Must Follow Ecommerce Experts

Top 10 Must Follow Ecommerce Experts

Entering the ecommerce community is like going through a maze. You don’t know which direction is going to lead to the right path or what’s going to be a dead end. One effective way to gather resources and information would be to follow experts in ecommerce and online marketplaces.

May 4, 2017

Difference Between Ecommerce Models and Marketplaces Difference Between Ecommerce Models and Marketplaces

Difference Between Ecommerce Models and Marketplaces

In the world of online sales, not all business models are created equally. Two of the most popular across the Internet today are the e-commerce model versus marketplaces. In an e-commerce situation, you have a site like Amazon - a company that purchases products from companies and then sells them directly to users...

May 3, 2017

3 Ecommerce Trends Your Marketplace Should Adapt 3 Ecommerce Trends Your Marketplace Should Adapt

3 Ecommerce Trends Your Marketplace Should Adapt

The generations being born now and the ones to come will not know a world without the internet. Children are running around with tablets and people are communicating through their watches. It’s safe to say that the internet and technology are not going anywhere anytime soon.

May 2, 2017

The Shift from Traditional Ecommerce to Marketplace Platforms The Shift from Traditional Ecommerce to Marketplace Platforms

The Shift from Traditional Ecommerce to Marketplace Platforms

, what benefit do sellers and users have to stay on that platform when seller fees and privileges are being removed? The...

May 1, 2017

4 Marketplace Blunders to Avoid 4 Marketplace Blunders to Avoid

4 Marketplace Blunders to Avoid

Starting an ecommerce marketplace may sound pretty straightforward but actually is quite difficult. Understanding and monitoring listings, handling payment gateways, secure shopping carts, and the list can go on and on.

March 22, 2017

The Buyer’s Journey to Making A Purchase The Buyer’s Journey to Making A Purchase

The Buyer’s Journey to Making A Purchase

Understanding the path a consumer follows when it comes to buying a product or service is not an A to B situation. There are many factors that are constantly changing the way consumers are spending their money.

March 8, 2017