Introducing MultiMerch dashboards
Back in summer, we introduced MultiMerch dashboards - a tool for MultiMerch marketplace owners and vendors designed to provide an overview of the current state of the marketplace and seller stores....
View ArticleWhat's new and improved in MultiMerch 8.14: dashboards, maps, SEO
You've been telling us that MultiMerch dashboards and seller lists look a bit boring. We also heard that it would be nice to see sellers on a map and that having Google and Facebook display shared...
View ArticleThe 2018 List of OpenCart Multi Vendor Extensions for Online Marketplaces
Looking for a perfect online marketplace solution for OpenCart? There are quite a few different marketplace extensions for OpenCart out there, so comparing them can be a pain. Here we've assembled the...
View ArticleWhat is OpenCart (and should you use it)?
MultiMerch is an online marketplace solution for OpenCart. "What is OpenCart?" is the first question we get from marketplace owners who come from different systems or industries. In this blog post, I...
View ArticleWhich OpenCart version should you use (and how to find yours)?
There are 3 major OpenCart versions out there available to choose from. What's the difference between them? Which version should you be using? And if you already have an online store with OpenCart –...
View ArticleHow to choose a great OpenCart theme in 2018?
Are you planning to use OpenCart to build your next online store? In this case, a good OpenCart theme will be among the very first things you'll need. Fortunately, there are hundreds of OpenCart themes...
View ArticleThe MultiMerch Guide to Online Marketplace Monetization
Selecting and implementing the right online marketplace monetization strategy is a question of life and death when you're building an online marketplace. Here at MultiMerch, we've seen many beautifully...
View ArticleMaking MultiMerch dashboards pretty
Last week, I shared this screenshot on Facebook. This is our team working together in RealtimeBoard to discuss and plan improvements to MultiMerch marketplace administrator's and sellers' dashboards....
View ArticleOpenCart 3 vs OpenCart 2 in 2018: Should You Update?
OpenCart 3 was released in 2017 almost a year ago – back then, we gave it a try concluded it doesn't offer much in terms of tangible benefits to store owners compared to OpenCart 2. Today, we're giving...
View ArticleFeedback portal, feature roadmap and the future of MultiMerch
Although the development of MultiMerch 9 has been underway for a while, it's time to make it a bit more public. Today, I'm happy to introduce our public MultiMerch feedback portal and briefly describe...
View ArticleSeller information on product cards in MultiMerch 8.14.5
A few weeks ago, we've published our feedback portal and asked you to share your thoughts on what features MultiMerch needs the most! Displaying seller's information on product cards was one of the...
View ArticleUse MultiMerch with Stripe Connect to instantly process customer payments
Running an online marketplace and paying out earnings to your sellers manually? You know how tiresome this gets as your marketplace grows. Now – what if you could completely automate your marketplace...
View ArticleOnline Marketplace Software: The Complete List (Updated in 2018)
Launching a multi vendor marketplace is a bit more complex than your old regular online store. That's because you'll be dealing not only with customers, but also with multiple sellers doing business...
View ArticleCreate recurring vendor plans with Stripe Subscriptions
In the early stages of your marketplace, generating steady revenues through selling and listing fees can be tough. This is why MultiMerch now supports recurring vendor plans via Stripe Subscriptions....
View Article42 Popular Online Marketplaces in 2018
I'm sure you'll agree with me on this one: The e-commerce industry is HUGE in 2018. That's right – last year, the global e-retail sales amounted to $2.3 trillion and are expected to grow to more than...
View ArticleMultiMerch summer recap: notifications, holiday mode, complaints, filters and...
This summer, we've been working round the clock to improve the marketplace experience for you, your vendors and your customers alike. Some of the exciting things I'll cover in this update are: the new...
View ArticleAutomate your MultiMerch marketplace via Stripe
This summer, we've introduced support for Stripe Connect and Stripe Subscriptions in MultiMerch. Today, we're releasing MultiMerch 8.20 that extends Stripe Connect capabilities to support Direct and...
View ArticleMastering shipping in your MultiMerch marketplace
Managing shipping in a two-sided marketplace can be a challenge for you as a new marketplace owner. With MultiMerch vendor shipping, we've tried to make the process as straightforward as possible. The...
View ArticleHow shipping cost and speed affects conversions across marketplaces
Today’s e-commerce has changed dramatically from even a few years ago. Modern customers aren’t delighted by fast or free shipping – they expect it. This is a shift largely driven by Amazon and its...
View ArticleSelling, signup and listing fees in MultiMerch – how do they work?
Having a hard time monetizing your marketplace platform? We're almost ready to release MultiMerch 8.23 that supports four different fee types: selling fees signup fees product listing or insertion...
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