Specialized guidance, by marketplace type.
Every vertical has its own physics. Pick yours and read what we have learned the hard way.
Services Marketplaces
Cleaning, freelance, professional services. Booking-first UX with calendar mechanics.
Talent Marketplaces
Vetted professionals, project-based work, escrow payments and milestone tracking.
Rentals
Equipment, vacation, peer-to-peer. Inventory states, deposits, damage handling.
B2B & Procurement
Multi-vendor catalogs, RFQ flows, net-30 terms, account hierarchies.
Home & Local Services
Local supply, on-site work, deposit-and-balance billing.
Travel & Experiences
Multi-day inventory, dynamic pricing, host-side calendars.
Creator & Content
Subscriptions, micro-payments, gated content delivery.
Regulated Industries
Healthcare, legal, financial services. Verification, compliance, and audit trails.
Resale & Recommerce
Authentication, condition grading, dispute resolution. The fastest-growing marketplace category.
Food & Beverage
Perishable inventory, order aggregation, producer compliance.
Learning & Coaching
Session booking, credential verification, structured delivery.