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10+
Years building for the web
01The Problem
A marketplace has to work for vendors, buyers, and you. These are the problems a planned build removes.
The problem
A marketplace is two businesses in one. Vendors need easy onboarding, product management, and clear payouts, and buyers need a simple, trusted checkout. If either side struggles, the other leaves, and a plugin that was fine for ten vendors can fall over at a hundred.
How we solve it
We plan both sides of the marketplace first: vendor journeys, buyer journeys, commissions, and payouts. Then we build the platform on the stack that fits your model, with the admin tools you need to run it without a developer on call.
Vendors who can self-serve
Simple onboarding and dashboards mean vendors list products and track sales without contacting you.
Payouts that run themselves
Commissions and split payments are calculated automatically, so you are not paying vendors by spreadsheet.
A platform that scales
The structure is planned for growth, so adding vendors and products does not slow the site.
02Our Marketplace Process
You always know what is being built and tested. Each step ends with something you can review before we move on.
03What's Included
More than a plugin install. Every build covers vendors, buyers, payments, and admin.
Vendor onboarding
Registration, approval, and profile setup for each vendor.
Vendor dashboards
Product, order, and earnings management in one dashboard.
Commissions & payouts
Flexible commission rules and split payments to vendors.
Buyer experience
Search, filters, vendor pages, and a clean checkout.
Order & dispute tools
Order splitting, shipping, refunds, and dispute handling.
Admin & launch
Admin controls, testing, launch support, and 2 weeks of aftercare.
04Compare Options
A plugin is quick to launch, and an in-house team gives full control. This is where each option fits.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Marketplace plugin only | Build it in-house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace model planned first | Yes, before we build | Plugin defaults | Depends on your team |
| Commission and payout rules | Custom rules supported | Fixed options | Full control, full effort |
| Vendor experience | Designed and tested | Generic | Depends on your team |
| Performance with many vendors | Tested for scale | Often slows down | Depends on the build |
| Admin controls | Built for how you operate | Basic | Extra build time |
| Time to launch | Weeks | Days, then workarounds | Months |
05Projects We've Built
A selection of projects we have built for clients.
06What Our Clients Say
Feedback from teams we have built projects for.
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What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
Sarah Mitchell
Operations Manager of Harborline Commerce
Developerlook does incredible work! The team is evidently passionate about their craft, consistently going above and beyond the standard level of service. They contribute great ideas to enhance both the aesthetics and performance of your platform beyond your imagination. We approached them with an idea, and they transformed it into a functional, thriving site. We plan to work with Developerlook for months, even years to come. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Beau
Founder of Circle of Docs
We've had the pleasure of collaborating with the Developerlook team. They've showcased a solution-oriented approach, impressive skills, and provided numerous tips and solutions that significantly enhanced our website beyond our expectations! We highly recommend Developerlook.
Vegard
Co-Founder of Nutihorse
Working with the Developerlook team was an A+ experience. They were highly responsive, providing excellent suggestions to drive the process forward when we were unsure of the next steps. Thank you!
Saimir
Co-Founder of Network Charlotte
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Projects shipped
100%
Client satisfaction
5★
Average review score
10+
Years building for the web
07Work Culture
How we work matters as much as what we build. These are the habits behind every project.
We begin with what you need the project to achieve, then build around it, so every decision traces back to a real business need.
You get a clear proposal before we build, so there are no surprise invoices halfway through.
We test on real devices and real scenarios before anything goes live, so problems show up in testing and not in front of customers.
We use clean, maintainable code and proven tools, so your site or app is easy to extend later.
You get regular updates and straight answers, including when something is not worth building.
You get clear notes on how everything works, so your team is never locked out.
08Overview
DeveloperLook builds multivendor marketplaces. We plan your vendor and buyer journeys, set up vendor onboarding and dashboards, build commissions and split payouts, connect shipping and order management, test, and launch, on WooCommerce, Shopify, or custom code. Projects start at $1,850, with a fixed price agreed before we build.
Who it's for
Founders launching a marketplace
You want sellers and buyers on one platform, with commissions handled automatically.
Retailers adding third-party sellers
You already sell online and want to open your store to other vendors.
Communities and niche marketplaces
You connect buyers with makers, specialists, or local sellers and need a platform built for that niche.
Businesses that outgrew a plugin
Your marketplace plugin is slow, hard to extend, or cannot handle your payout rules.
Agencies with marketplace clients
Your client needs a marketplace built and you want an engineering partner to deliver it under your brand.
Not a fit for
You want a marketplace with a very large catalog and heavy custom logic on a tiny budget. Those builds need staged scoping and a larger investment.
You want us to recruit vendors or buyers. We build the platform, and growing the marketplace is your business.
You need a regulated financial product. Payout compliance rules depend on your provider and region.
You want guaranteed sales. We build the platform, and results depend on your supply, demand, and marketing.
09Pricing
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on features, payout rules, and integrations. You get a fixed proposal before we build. Payment provider fees are separate.
For a fully custom platform with unique logic or high volume. Priced from $6,550.
10For Agencies
Running an ecommerce or design agency? We build multivendor marketplaces for your clients under your brand, so you can offer marketplace builds without growing headcount.
Stay client-facing
We work under your brand, so you keep the relationship and the recurring revenue.
Predictable delivery
Clear milestones and testing before anything goes live.
Documented for reuse
Plain-language notes so your team can support the work later.
Step 01
Share the client brief
Send the brief, the vendor and buyer flows, the commission model, and any designs.
Step 02
We scope and propose
You get a plan, timeline, and a fixed price you can resell.
Step 03
Build and hand off
We build, test, and document the work under your brand, then hand it over.
11The Right Technology for Your Project
We use WooCommerce, Shopify, and modern frameworks, with payment providers such as Stripe Connect.
React.js
Next.js
Redux
Gatsby.js
Webpack
GraphQl
Nuxt.js
Pick a 30-minute slot that works for you. We meet on Google Meet to align on goals, scope, and the right next step.
12FAQ
Straight answers on how multivendor marketplace development works, what it costs, and how long it takes.
We plan the vendor and buyer journeys, build vendor onboarding and dashboards, set up commissions and split payouts, design the storefront, connect shipping and order management, test, and launch. You also get admin tools to run the marketplace.
A marketplace starter on WooCommerce or Shopify begins at $1,850. A full marketplace with custom design and split payouts begins at $3,450. Fully custom platforms begin at $6,550. You get a fixed proposal after a free discovery call.
A starter usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. A full marketplace takes 6 to 10 weeks. Custom platforms take 12 to 20 weeks. The main factors are the payout rules, the number of vendor features, and how quickly feedback arrives.
WooCommerce with a marketplace layer suits most new marketplaces and gives you flexibility. Shopify works when your vendors are few and curated. Custom code fits unusual models or high volume. We recommend one after learning your model.
You set commission rules by vendor, category, or product. When a buyer pays, the payment is split automatically through a provider such as Stripe Connect, and vendors are paid on your schedule. Provider rules and fees apply, and we explain them before you commit.
Vendors register, submit their details, and you approve them from the admin area. Once approved, they set up a store profile and add products from their own dashboard. We can add identity or document checks where your model needs them.
Yes, if it is planned for that. We design the data structure, search, and caching for growth, and test with realistic volumes. We tell you early if your plan needs a custom platform instead of a plugin.
We split each order by vendor, so each seller sees and fulfills only their part. Shipping, refunds, and disputes are handled per vendor, with admin controls for anything that needs your attention.
Yes. You own the code, data, and accounts. We build in accounts under your name and hand over access at launch.
Yes. Every project includes 2 weeks of post-launch support for fixes and adjustments. After that you can add an optional care plan for updates, monitoring, and new features as your marketplace grows.
