Every parent knows how fast kids grow — one minute their shoes fit perfectly, and the next, they’re too tight to wear. Whether it’s football boots, running shoes, or protective gear, sports essentials are often expensive and short-lived. The result? Perfectly good shoes piling up in closets or ending up in landfills.
In today’s data-driven economy, information is one of the most valuable assets a B2B marketplace can possess. Every transaction, search, message, and interaction generates rich behavioral and operational data — insights that can transform into powerful revenue streams when paired with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Trust is the backbone of any online marketplace. Without it, buyers hesitate to make purchases, sellers fear fraudulent transactions, and the platform risks reputational damage. For Sharetribe-powered marketplaces, security is already a priority, with features like SSL encryption, double-blind reviews, and escrow-style payment handling providing a strong foundation.
Managing a marketplace efficiently requires flexibility, customization, and tools that let you focus on what matters most: your users and transactions. Sharetribe has introduced powerful new features that make marketplace management easier and more versatile than ever: custom filters in Console and the ability to create listings without images.
In today’s digital marketplace ecosystem, pricing is no longer static. Platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Amazon have proven that dynamic pricing — where prices adjust in real time based on demand, supply, and other variables — can dramatically increase revenue, improve utilization, and create a win-win for both sellers and buyers.
Two-sided marketplaces are phenomenal businesses. We’ve seen this first-hand at Sharetribe, where we’ve helped founders build successful marketplaces for over a decade.
