Marketplace Platform MVP
Build a complete two-sided marketplace connecting buyers and sellers. Includes seller onboarding and verification, product listing management, advanced search with filters, in-app messaging, payment processing with escrow, review and rating system, and admin moderation tools.
Project Milestone & Feature Breakdown
1 Seller Onboarding & Verification
Enable sellers to register, verify identity, and set up profiles
13 pts 2-3 weeks 3 Features
Seller Onboarding & Verification
Enable sellers to register, verify identity, and set up profiles
Seller Registration
Multi-step seller application with business details
Identity Verification
KYC verification using Stripe Identity or similar
Seller Profile Management
Seller storefront with branding and policies
Deliverables
- Seller registration flow
- KYC verification
- Seller profiles
2 Product Listing & Management
Tools for sellers to create and manage product listings
13 pts 2-3 weeks 3 Features
Product Listing & Management
Tools for sellers to create and manage product listings
Product Creation
Rich product editor with images, variants, pricing
Inventory Management
Track stock levels and low-stock alerts
Product Moderation
Admin approval workflow for new listings
Deliverables
- Product creation tools
- Inventory system
- Moderation workflow
3 Search & Discovery
Advanced search with filters and recommendations
13 pts 2-3 weeks 3 Features
Search & Discovery
Advanced search with filters and recommendations
Search Engine
Full-text search with Elasticsearch or Algolia
Filters & Facets
Category, price, location, and attribute filters
Product Recommendations
Similar items and personalized recommendations
Deliverables
- Search functionality
- Filter system
- Recommendation engine
4 Buyer-Seller Messaging
In-app messaging between buyers and sellers
8 pts 1-2 weeks 2 Features
Buyer-Seller Messaging
In-app messaging between buyers and sellers
Chat Interface
Real-time messaging with order context
Message Moderation
Filter spam and inappropriate content
Deliverables
- Messaging system
- Chat UI
- Moderation tools
5 Payment & Escrow System
Secure payment processing with escrow for buyer protection
13 pts 2-3 weeks 3 Features
Payment & Escrow System
Secure payment processing with escrow for buyer protection
Payment Processing
Stripe Connect for marketplace payments
Escrow Management
Hold funds until delivery confirmation
Seller Payouts
Automated payouts to sellers after transaction completion
Deliverables
- Payment system
- Escrow mechanism
- Payout automation
6 Review & Rating System
Build trust with reviews, ratings, and dispute resolution
8 pts 1-2 weeks 3 Features
Review & Rating System
Build trust with reviews, ratings, and dispute resolution
Review Submission
Buyers can rate and review purchases
Seller Ratings
Aggregate seller ratings and trust scores
Dispute Resolution
Admin tools for handling disputes and refunds
Deliverables
- Review system
- Rating aggregation
- Dispute management
Technical Stack
Key Considerations
Trust and safety mechanisms for marketplace integrity
Complex payment flows with escrow and commission
Scalable search for growing product catalog
Fraud prevention and seller verification
Legal compliance (marketplace regulations)
Success Criteria
Sellers can list products and receive payments
Buyers can search, purchase, and leave reviews
Escrow system protects both parties
Search returns relevant results in under 200ms
Platform fee correctly calculated and collected
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