Blogs

Trust is the backbone of any online marketplace. Without it, buyers hesitate to make purchases, sellers fear fraudulent transactions, and the platform risks reputational damage. For Sharetribe-powered marketplaces, security is already a priority, with features like SSL encryption, double-blind reviews, and escrow-style payment handling providing a strong foundation.

Managing a marketplace efficiently requires flexibility, customization, and tools that let you focus on what matters most: your users and transactions. Sharetribe has introduced powerful new features that make marketplace management easier and more versatile than ever: custom filters in Console and the ability to create listings without images.

In today’s digital marketplace ecosystem, pricing is no longer static. Platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Amazon have proven that dynamic pricing — where prices adjust in real time based on demand, supply, and other variables — can dramatically increase revenue, improve utilization, and create a win-win for both sellers and buyers.

Two-sided marketplaces are phenomenal businesses. We’ve seen this first-hand at Sharetribe, where we’ve helped founders build successful marketplaces for over a decade.

In today’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, accurate demand forecasting and efficient inventory management are no longer optional — they are essential for success. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how marketplaces predict demand, optimize stock levels, and respond dynamically to market changes.

Introduction Key Features of Spur Outdoors Integrations Driving Efficiency Challenges in Building the Platform Solutions Implemented Impact and Results Conclusion Introduction The outdoor gear industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, but with that growth comes an alarming rise in textile waste and overconsumption. Addressing this challenge head-on is Spur Outdoors, a circular economy […]