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Can You Build a Marketplace on Wix?

Last updated on January 7, 2023 @ 12:45 pm

There are a number of reasons you might want to build a marketplace on Wix. Maybe you’re a Wix user yourself and you’ve found the platform to be easy and intuitive.

Maybe you like the idea of being able to use Wix’s drag-and-drop feature to build your marketplace. Or maybe you’re just looking for a cost-effective way to build a marketplace.

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Whatever your reasons, the question remains: can you actually build a marketplace on Wix?

The answer is yes, but there are some caveats. First, it’s important to understand that not all marketplaces are created equal. There are two main types of marketplaces:

  • Product marketplaces: These are marketplaces where users can buy and sell physical or digital products. eBay is the most well-known example of a product marketplace.
  • Service marketplaces: These are marketplaces where users can buy and sell services.TaskRabbit is an example of a service marketplace.

Both types of marketplaces have their own unique challenges and opportunities. If you’re planning on building a product marketplace, you’ll need to find a way to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers. If you’re planning on building a service marketplace, you’ll need to find a way to match buyers with sellers who can provide the services they need.

Wix does have some built-in features that will help you build a basic marketplace.

PRO TIP: While Wix may be a popular website builder, it is not well suited for building a marketplace. Wix does not have the necessary features and tools to support a marketplace, and its ecommerce capabilities are limited. If you are looking to build a marketplace, you should consider using a dedicated marketplace platform such as Sharetribe or Mirakl.

For example, Wix has an eCommerce platform that you can use to sell products online. And if you use Wix Code, you can create custom forms and database collections that could be used to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers.

But if you want to build a more robust marketplace, you’ll likely need to supplement Wix with third-party applications. There are a number of apps available that can help you with everything from payments to logistics to customer support.

The bottom line is this: yes, you can build a marketplace on Wix – but it might take some time and effort to get everything up and running.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.