{"id":4794,"date":"2018-07-24T14:49:05","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T14:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/?p=4794"},"modified":"2023-12-11T13:37:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:37:33","slug":"marketplace-app-why-and-how-to-create-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-app-development\/marketplace-app-why-and-how-to-create-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketplace App:Why and how to create a successful Digital Marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the last decade, the number of <\/span><b>users who want platforms to do all the work for them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has increased. Whether it\u2019s for booking an exciting trip, outsourcing the marketing activities of a company, or finding unique handmade goods. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users want to find what they are looking for in a <\/span><b>quicker and easier way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than ever before. And that is exactly the reason why marketplace apps and webs are so extremely popular today. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bt-proyecto\"><a class=\"do-not-track\" href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/mobile-app-development\/?rel=EN-BT-proyecto-app#publish-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WANT TO CREATE AN APP? TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT!<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>demand for mobile marketplaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in specific has reached the point that almost every smartphone user has downloaded or used an app to<\/span><b> find a specific service or product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Apps like Amazon, Airbnb and Etsy are probably sounding familiar and you might also installed them on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Types of marketplaces<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking a deeper look at the types of online marketplaces, they can be divided into three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Vertical. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vertical marketplace offers products or services from different sources but only from one type. An example of such a marketplace is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TrueFacet<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that focuses on the Jewelry niche. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Horizontal.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A horizontal marketplace offers products or services from many types that have similar characteristics. The app called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dote,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for example, was created to shop at multiple retailers without having to download them all individually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Global.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A global marketplace basically sells everything. A good example is eBay, where you can find any type of product for sale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will cover the possible <\/span><b>benefits of creating a marketplace app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, the<\/span><b> functionalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a well-known marketplace app will be discussed in order to get more insight regarding the <\/span><b>technical aspects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of such an app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4796\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4796 size-full\" title=\"marketplace app\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/online-3461400_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"marketplace app\" width=\"748\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/online-3461400_1920-1.jpg 748w, https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/online-3461400_1920-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketplace app representation with a screen of a computer. Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/nl\/users\/kreatikar-8562930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kreatikar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/nl\/online-website-internet-web-3461400\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>The advantages of creating a marketplace app<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cmarketplace startups are eating entire industries<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The companies tend to challenge the status quo of an industry sometimes finding great success.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>trendy marketplace business<\/b> <b>model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rising in categories, attracting users, and grabbing the attention of investors. But how are marketplaces achieving success and <\/span><b>why would you consider to establish one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yourself? Keep reading to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Inventory\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a marketplace connects buyers with sellers, and service providers with customers, there is <\/span><b>no such thing as an inventory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Without a doubt, this is one of the main advantages of a marketplace. In the case of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/e-commerce-app-how-to-create-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-commerce app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, it\u2019s possible that you won\u2019t be able to sell all the products you have in stock. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you are capable to find a balance between supply and demand, <\/span><b>inventory issues can cost you money and customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a marketplace, <\/span><b>not having an inventory saves you money<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding transportation, storage, and operational costs. Not to forget about insurance, property taxes and so on. All in all, you don\u2019t have to worry about your products staying stored in boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4797\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4797 size-full\" title=\"e-commerce app\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/template-1599667_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"e-commerce app\" width=\"748\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/template-1599667_1280-1.jpg 748w, https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/template-1599667_1280-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E commerce app on a screen. Source:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/nl\/users\/JuralMin-2051452\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JuralMin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/nl\/sjabloon-lay-out-website-blog-1599667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User Base<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike being a traditional reseller, <\/span><b>your user base consists not only of buyers but also sellers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In order to establish yourself as a competitive marketplace in your industry, you will need to anticipate to the needs or your <\/span><b>two-sided user base<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Succeeding in keeping both sides satisfied requires time and effort but that\u2019s simply part of the business model. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could take a look at other companies that are <\/span><b>fulfilling the needs of users<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on both ends of the scope. Airbnb, for example, connects travellers who are looking for accommodation with people who have an extra room or apartment available for rent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important element for both types of users is the part where <\/span><b>reviews or feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are given. In the case of Airbnb, clients want to be able to read reviews and see photos of the accommodation before booking it. On the other side, hosts can <\/span><b>advertise their service at no cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Only when a booking is made, both parties pay a certain fee to Airbnb for using the marketplace. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth potential<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons why online marketplaces are so popular is because they are considered a business opportunity with <\/span><b>the<\/b> <b>capacity to grow exponentially<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the platform <\/span><b>facilitates a transaction instead of taking part in it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s not necessary to higher the labour force based on the number of transactions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the <\/span><b>product or service that is sold by a marketplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not made, packaged, or delivered by them, they \u201conly\u201d need enough employees that are necessary to <\/span><b>maintain the platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In other words, the number of people that are working for eBay for example, are not directly linked to the number of goods that are bought through the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be interested | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-create-an-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost to make an app?<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4798\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/statistics-3411473_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"marketplace app\" width=\"748\" height=\"499\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphics of growth. Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/nl\/users\/kreatikar-8562930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kreatikar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/nl\/statistieken-grafiek-data-3411473\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Understanding the functionalities of a marketplace app\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being aware of the possible advantages of creating a marketplace app, it is important to <\/span><b>understand the basic functionalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be implemented in such an application. To explain this as simple as possible we are going to take a deeper look at the marketplace app of the American company Airbnb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/landing\/download-ebook-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CTA_YEEPLY_Guia_APP_EN.jpg\" alt=\"Ebook 1 App Descarga\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basics\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From our experience as app development specialists, we know that the <\/span><b>technical aspects of an application are not always easy to understand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore we listed the basic functionalities of the Airbnb app in order to find out what every aspect is used for.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Admin panel<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is basically the access account for the owner of the marketplace, that can be used (preferably on a desktop) for booking management and controlling the content. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">User login<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In order to make in-app bookings, use the chat function, or add reviews, a user login is required. You can set up an account with an email address or log in with your Facebook account. The login is required for both the traveller and the host. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Services<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To make a trip even more complete Airbnb offers different services that cover: Accommodations, Experiences, and Restaurants. This way a traveller can book an accommodation, activity, and a table at a restaurant in the city of destination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Search bar<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the search bar of the Airbnb app, you can add the location, filter the dates, and select the number of guests. This makes it even easier for travellers to filter what they are looking for. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">In-app payments<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Airbnb accepts different <a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/payment-methods-in-mobile-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">methods of mobile payment<\/a>. Just before making a reservation, you have to select your country in order to see the available options. The most common payment methods are (prepaid) credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Inbox<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this section, the traveller and host can send messages to each other, access user profiles, and look into reviews and descriptions. Reservation and payment details such as the date of the request, number of guests, price, and booking confirmation can be found in this area. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Privacy &amp; Security<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because of the new<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/gdpr-mobile-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDPR for mobile apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, short for General Data Protection Regulation, every app is obliged to communicate which data of the user is collected, why, and what it will be used for. The Airbnb app asks for approval of its Terms of Use, Payment Conditions, and Privacy Policy right after downloading and opening it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4799\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4799 size-full\" title=\"marketplace app\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/UI-Airbnb-1.jpg\" alt=\"marketplace app\" width=\"748\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/UI-Airbnb-1.jpg 748w, https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/UI-Airbnb-1-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Airbnb app. Source:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.jp\/pin\/433964114069016523\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra functionalities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the most common functionalities of a marketplace app, Airbnb decided to add the following options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Airbnb Plus:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The option to book extraordinary accommodations from highly-recommended hosts in popular cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Milan, Shanghai, and Sydney. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Saved:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A section to save favourite rental homes, experiences, and places. You can also share this list with friends and family to plan the trip with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Trips:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A listing of trips that are booked. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Refer a friend:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If someone signs up for Airbnb with your referral link, he or she will receive \u20ac25 in travel credit. As soon as this person has booked a trip of more than \u20ac65 you will get a credit of \u20ac15. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Refer a host:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you get a friend to sign up as a host, you will receive \u20ac13 when his first reservation is confirmed. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all examples of encouraging customer engagement that is optional, but recommendable to boost the success of your marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related content | <a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/the-best-mobile-app-marketing-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Are The Best Mobile App Marketing Strategies? [2020]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4795\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/airbnb.jpg\" alt=\"marketplace app\" width=\"748\" height=\"431\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb on mobile. Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/airbnb-apartment-app-application-459693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>In a nutshell\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>potential and popularity of marketplaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are expected to keep rising during the upcoming years. However, in the end, all marketplaces will have to prove they are competitive enough to survive and to continue to create value and profitability. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to success is to create sufficient liquidity on both sides, encourage customer engagement and trust, and be proactive when it comes to detecting and fulfilling the needs of your two-sided user base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to create a marketplace app or web? Don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with our Yeeply team. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are happy to help you with your project!<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/mobile-app-development\/?rel=EN-BP-proyecto-app#publish-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/EN_proyecto-app_blog-post_B.png\" alt=\"Proyecto App\" width=\"620\" height=\"253\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the last decade, the number of users who want platforms to do all the work for them has increased. 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