{"id":19345,"date":"2024-12-16T15:01:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T15:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shopboostr.de\/verkaufsportal-erstellen\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:47:18","slug":"create-sales-portal","status":"publish","type":"blog_posts","link":"https:\/\/www.shopboostr.de\/en\/create-sales-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a sales portal: How to start your own online marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Create a Sales Portal: How to Start Your Own Online Marketplace<\/strong><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”24089″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1773247604672{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]In today\u2019s rapidly evolving digital landscape, online marketplaces offer a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and even private individuals looking to build a secondary income stream. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the basics, master the technical aspects, and overcome the challenges involved in creating and operating a successful online marketplace. We will give you a few tips and tricks along the way to help you implement your project successfully.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”block-round-corners”][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”block-round-corners”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Create a Sales Platform: The Most Important Points at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink” border_width=”5″ el_width=”10″][vc_column_text]A sales platform or an online marketplace<\/a> is one of the best-known ways to make money online. There are many well-known shops, yet the market is far from exhausted, and every year numerous new shops and sales platforms are added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Familiar sales platforms include Amazon, eBay, and the like. However, there are also numerous smaller, less well-known portals specializing in a particular industry or specific items. There are even sales platforms for cryptocurrencies and platforms that accept digital currencies. Setting up a sales platform is a complex venture that needs to be thoroughly planned and thought through. Good marketing is also crucial. We therefore recommend hiring a professional agency that knows the topic well and can provide you with comprehensive advice for planning and development.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Understanding the Basics: What Is an Online Shop?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink” border_width=”5″ el_width=”10″][vc_single_image image=”19010″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]An online marketplace is a digital platform<\/a> that connects buyers and sellers. The operator decides which items to offer. Some companies offer their products or services on the platform<\/a>, while other operators run the sales platform as a swapping site. eBay, Amazon, Zalando, or eBay Kleinanzeigen<\/a> are well-known examples of sales platforms in Germany that have made a name for themselves in e-commerce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike traditional e-commerce shops, which usually involve just one seller, online marketplaces<\/a> or online platforms can host multiple sellers. Think of eBay or Amazon, where many sellers list their products, which you, as a customer or buyer, can purchase. Ultimately, what products or services the online shop offers is up to you, and you have free rein in that regard.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Types of Online Marketplaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink” border_width=”5″ el_width=”10″][vc_column_text]Online marketplaces<\/a> can be categorized based on the type of transactions they handle and the products or services they offer. The following classifications are possible:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. By transaction type:<\/b>\n