Marketplace App Development Services

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Two user types. Complex transactions. Trust infrastructure. Most agencies underestimate this. We don't.</p> </div> <div class='lca-grid-2'> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M7.5 21L3 16.5m0 0L7.5 12M3 16.5h13.5m0-13.5L21 7.5m0 0L16.5 12M21 7.5H7.5'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Two-Sided Workflows</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Sellers manage inventory and pricing. Buyers browse and purchase. Both experiences must be excellent and work together seamlessly.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M12 6v12m-3-2.818l.879.659c1.171.879 3.07.879 4.242 0 1.172-.879 1.172-2.303 0-3.182C13.536 12.219 12.768 12 12 12c-.725 0-1.45-.22-2.003-.659-1.106-.879-1.106-2.303 0-3.182s2.9-.879 4.006 0l.415.33M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Payment Infrastructure</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Stripe Connect, escrow, split payments, platform fees, seller payouts, refunds. Money changing hands is the foundation of your business.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M9 12.75L11.25 15 15 9.75m-3-7.036A11.959 11.959 0 013.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 003 9.749c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.623 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.571-.598-3.751h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.248-8.25-3.285z'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Trust & Reviews</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Ratings, verification, guarantees. Your marketplace must manufacture trust between strangers. Reviews aren't feedback — they're how transactions become possible.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M2.25 18L9 11.25l4.306 4.307a11.95 11.95 0 015.814-5.519l2.74-1.22m0 0l-5.94-2.28m5.94 2.28l-2.28 5.941'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Liquidity Strategy</h3> <p class='lca-body'>The chicken-and-egg problem: buyers need sellers, sellers need buyers. Product decisions directly impact your go-to-market and growth tactics.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='section_services' style='background: var(--bg-light);'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-large'> <h2 class='lca-h2' style='text-align:center;margin-bottom:3rem'>What we build with <strong>marketplace development.</strong></h2> <div class='lca-grid-3'> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M15.75 10.5V6a3.75 3.75 0 10-7.5 0v4.5m11.356-1.993l1.263 12c.07.665-.45 1.243-1.119 1.243H4.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.12-1.243l1.264-12A1.125 1.125 0 015.513 7.5h12.974c.576 0 1.059.435 1.119 1.007zM8.625 10.5a.375.375 0 11-.75 0 .375.375 0 01.75 0zm7.5 0a.375.375 0 11-.75 0 .375.375 0 01.75 0z'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Consumer Marketplaces</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Peer-to-peer platforms connecting individual buyers with sellers. Product listings, discovery, messaging, transactions, reviews.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M11.42 15.17L17.25 21A2.652 2.652 0 0021 17.25l-5.877-5.877M11.42 15.17l2.496-3.03c.317-.384.74-.626 1.208-.766M11.42 15.17l-4.655 5.653a2.548 2.548 0 11-3.586-3.586l6.837-5.63m5.108-.233c.55-.164 1.163-.188 1.743-.14a4.5 4.5 0 004.486-6.336l-3.276 3.277a3.004 3.004 0 01-2.25-2.25l3.276-3.276a4.5 4.5 0 00-6.336 4.486c.091 1.076-.071 2.264-.904 2.95l-.102.085m-1.745 1.437L5.909 7.5H4.5L2.25 3.75l1.5-1.5L7.5 4.5v1.409l4.26 4.26m-1.745 1.437l1.745-1.437m6.615 8.206L15.75 15.75M4.867 19.125h.008v.008h-.008v-.008z'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Service Marketplaces</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Platforms matching customers with service providers. Booking flows, provider profiles, scheduling, quality assurance.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M20.25 14.15v4.25c0 1.094-.787 2.036-1.872 2.18-2.087.277-4.216.42-6.378.42s-4.291-.143-6.378-.42c-1.085-.144-1.872-1.086-1.872-2.18v-4.25m16.5 0a2.18 2.18 0 00.75-1.661V8.706c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.114 48.114 0 00-3.413-.387m4.5 0V5.25A2.25 2.25 0 0014.25 3h-4.5A2.25 2.25 0 007.25 5.25v1.33m9.02 0a48.11 48.11 0 00-3.413.387c-1.07.16-1.837 1.094-1.837 2.175V12.49a2.18 2.18 0 00.75 1.67m9.02 0c.697.174 1.405.26 2.128.26.665 0 1.305-.066 1.92-.194M15 11.25a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0z'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>B2B Procurement</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Business-to-business platforms for supplies and services. Bulk pricing, purchase orders, invoicing, approval workflows.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M6.75 3v2.25M17.25 3v2.25M3 18.75V7.5a2.25 2.25 0 012.25-2.25h13.5A2.25 2.25 0 0121 7.5v11.25m-18 0A2.25 2.25 0 005.25 21h13.5A2.25 2.25 0 0021 18.75m-18 0v-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 015.25 9h13.5A2.25 2.25 0 0121 11.25v7.5'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Rental & Booking</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Marketplaces for rentable assets. Availability calendars, booking management, deposits, check-in/check-out workflows.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <div class='lca-icon-wrap'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='1.5'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M15 19.128a9.38 9.38 0 002.625.372 9.337 9.337 0 004.121-.952 4.125 4.125 0 00-7.533-2.493M15 19.128v-.003c0-1.113-.285-2.16-.786-3.07M15 19.128v.106A12.318 12.318 0 018.624 21c-2.331 0-4.512-.645-6.374-1.766l-.001-.109a6.375 6.375 0 0111.964-3.07M12 6.375a3.375 3.375 0 11-6.75 0 3.375 3.375 0 016.75 0zm8.25 2.25a2.625 2.625 0 11-5.25 0 2.625 2.625 0 015.25 0z'/></svg></div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Freelancer Platforms</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Platforms connecting businesses with independent workers. Project posting, proposals, milestone payments, deliverable management.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='section_who-for'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-large'> <div class='lca-split'> <div> <span class='lca-pill'>Ideal Fit</span> <h2 class='lca-h2'>Who is marketplace development <strong>for?</strong></h2> <p class='lca-body' style='margin-top:1rem'>Founders building two-sided platforms. Businesses verticalizing existing models. Companies digitizing B2B transactions. Marketplaces needing mobile.</p> </div> <div> <div class='lca-grid-2'> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Founders & Startups</h3> <p class='lca-body'>You've identified a market where buyers and sellers need to find each other. You understand the liquidity challenge and need technical partners who get marketplace complexity.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Vertical Market Builders</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Applying proven marketplace models to specific industries. Real estate, healthcare, professional services. Domain expertise meets technical expertise.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>B2B Digitizers</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Your industry still operates on manual processes. You're building the platform that transforms how businesses transact with each other.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Mobile-First Expansion</h3> <p class='lca-body'>You have a working web marketplace. Your users are asking for mobile apps. You need iOS and Android that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.</p> </div> </div> <div class='lca-callout' style='margin-top:24px;'> <p class='lca-body'><strong>Not the right fit if:</strong> You're looking for a simple directory or listing site without transactions. You don't have a clear plan for acquiring both sides of the marketplace. You need a solution in under 6 weeks with minimal budget.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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margin: 0 0 20px; flex-grow: 1; } .lca-price-features { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; } .lca-price-features li { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--body); padding: 6px 0; padding-left: 20px; position: relative; line-height: 1.5; } .lca-price-features li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 11px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); opacity: 0.5; } @media (max-width: 991px) { .lca-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } .lca-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 440px; } .lca-price-card.popular { transform: none; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { .lca-grid-2, .lca-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } .lca-bento-heading { position: static; } .lca-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } } @media (max-width: 478px) { .lca-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } } </style> <div class='section_tech-stack' style='background: var(--bg-light);'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-large'> <h2 class='lca-h2' style='text-align:center;margin-bottom:0.5rem'>The stack that powers <strong>marketplaces.</strong></h2> <p class='lca-body' style='text-align:center;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 3rem'>Tools we use to build two-sided platforms with payments, messaging, and trust infrastructure.</p> <div class='lca-tech-grid'> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/6997571dadf9aca92664aea6_9341d55f7781d1c3a7a491d0982a9643_flutterflow-logo.avif' alt='FlutterFlow'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>FlutterFlow</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android from a single codebase — ideal for buyer and seller experiences.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a8113b64d44d4c2be30_664877a4431d0fff81e639b1b3155c55_supabase-logo.avif' alt='Supabase'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>Supabase</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>PostgreSQL backend with real-time subscriptions, authentication, and row-level security for multi-tenant data.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a812af118ffef126c0d_stripe-logo.avif' alt='Stripe'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>Stripe Connect</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>Marketplace payment infrastructure handling charges, platform fees, and automatic seller payouts worldwide.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a81bfc1b0417f7c5b18_vercel-logo.avif' alt='Vercel'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>Vercel</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>Edge deployment for web applications with automatic scaling, preview deployments, and global CDN.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a8105c9666d96cf2984_twilio-logo.avif' alt='Twilio'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>Twilio</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>SMS notifications, verification codes, and two-way messaging between marketplace participants.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a7d955ff75bb230c542_openai-logo.avif' alt='OpenAI'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>OpenAI</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>AI-powered content moderation, automated listing descriptions, and intelligent search recommendations.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a81dec6090104ea59611_github-logo.avif' alt='GitHub'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>GitHub</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>Source control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflows for the engineering team.</p> </div> <div class='lca-tech-card'> <img class='lca-tech-logo' src='https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61cbac3939c94d3d3a94b3d2/69975a7f2587e338ae6f019a_slack-logo.avif' alt='Slack'> <p class='lca-tech-name'>Slack</p> <p class='lca-tech-desc'>Team communication, integration alerts, and automated notifications for marketplace operations.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='section_pricing'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-large'> <h2 class='lca-h2' style='text-align:center;margin-bottom:0.5rem'>Typical investment <strong>ranges.</strong></h2> <p class='lca-body' style='text-align:center;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 3rem'>Pricing depends on marketplace complexity, payment features, and platform requirements. These ranges reflect typical marketplace projects.</p> <div class='lca-pricing-grid'> <div class='lca-price-card'> <p class='lca-price-tier'>Marketplace MVP</p> <p class='lca-price-range'>$25K – $50K</p> <p class='lca-price-timeline'>8–12 weeks</p> <p class='lca-price-desc'>Discovery, core functionality, basic payments, single platform. Best for validating concepts.</p> <ul class='lca-price-features'> <li>Transaction flow mapping</li> <li>Buyer + seller experiences</li> <li>Basic Stripe Connect</li> <li>Messaging system</li> <li>Review system</li> <li>Admin dashboard basics</li> </ul> </div> <div class='lca-price-card popular'> <span class='lca-price-badge'>Most common</span> <p class='lca-price-tier'>Mid-Complexity</p> <p class='lca-price-range'>$50K – $100K</p> <p class='lca-price-timeline'>12–18 weeks</p> <p class='lca-price-desc'>Full marketplace with advanced features, multi-platform, comprehensive admin tools.</p> <ul class='lca-price-features'> <li>Advanced listing management</li> <li>Sophisticated search</li> <li>Complete payment infrastructure</li> <li>Booking/scheduling</li> <li>Mobile + Web</li> <li>Analytics and reporting</li> <li>60 days support</li> </ul> </div> <div class='lca-price-card'> <p class='lca-price-tier'>Full-Featured</p> <p class='lca-price-range'>$100K – $200K+</p> <p class='lca-price-timeline'>18–28 weeks</p> <p class='lca-price-desc'>Enterprise marketplace with advanced trust/safety, multi-party payments, fraud prevention.</p> <ul class='lca-price-features'> <li>Enterprise infrastructure</li> <li>Advanced payment flows</li> <li>Verification systems</li> <li>Fraud prevention</li> <li>Full operations suite</li> <li>Dedicated team</li> <li>Ongoing operations support</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='section_process' style='background: var(--bg-light);'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-medium'> <div class='lca-bento'> <div class='lca-bento-heading'> <span class='lca-pill'>Our Process</span> <h2 class='lca-h2'>How we build <strong>marketplaces.</strong></h2> <p class='lca-body' style='margin-top:1rem'>A six-phase approach designed for the complexity of two-sided platforms.</p> </div> <div> <div class='lca-step'> <span class='lca-step-num'>1</span> <div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Marketplace Discovery</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Deep understanding of your model — buyers, sellers, transactions, trust model, revenue model, liquidity strategy. We map the complete transaction lifecycle.</p> <p class='lca-small' style='margin-top:0.5rem'>2–3 weeks</p> </div> </div> <div class='lca-step'> <span class='lca-step-num'>2</span> <div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Multi-Experience Design</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Separate designs for buyers, sellers, and admins. Each user type has different goals. We ensure experiences work together seamlessly.</p> <p class='lca-small' style='margin-top:0.5rem'>3–5 weeks</p> </div> </div> <div class='lca-step'> <span class='lca-step-num'>3</span> <div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Platform Development</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Core infrastructure: multi-tenant data models, authentication, listings, search, messaging, payments. We implement payment infrastructure early.</p> </div> </div> <div class='lca-step'> <span class='lca-step-num'>4</span> <div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Transaction Flow Testing</h3> <p class='lca-body'>End-to-end testing of complete transaction cycles. Edge cases: refunds, disputes, cancellations, no-shows. Multi-party testing is critical.</p> </div> </div> <div class='lca-step'> <span class='lca-step-num'>5</span> <div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Launch Strategy</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Launch with liquidity strategy in mind. Geographic focus, category focus, supply seeding — we configure for your go-to-market approach.</p> </div> </div> <div class='lca-step'> <span class='lca-step-num'>6</span> <div> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Growth & Operations</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Admin tools for managing listings, users, disputes. Analytics for marketplace health. Ongoing iteration based on real data.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='section_qa'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-large'> <h2 class='lca-h2' style='margin-bottom:2.5rem'>How we work with <strong>marketplaces.</strong></h2> <div class='lca-grid-2'> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Q: What makes marketplace architecture different?</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Multi-tenant data models, complex permissions, search efficiency, multi-party payments, message systems. These patterns are specific to marketplaces and require experienced architecture.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Q: How do you handle payments?</h3> <p class='lca-body'>We use Stripe Connect for marketplace payments. The platform collects from buyers, takes fees, and pays sellers — with proper handling for refunds, disputes, and tax reporting.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Q: How do you solve the chicken-and-egg problem?</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Product decisions directly impact liquidity strategy. We build features for supply acquisition and demand conversion, designed for your specific go-to-market approach.</p> </div> <div class='lca-card'> <h3 class='lca-h3'>Q: What about trust and safety?</h3> <p class='lca-body'>Verification systems, transaction monitoring, review authenticity checks, admin tools for investigating suspicious activity. Depth depends on your risk profile.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script> (function(){ var steps = document.querySelectorAll('.lca-step'); if (!steps.length) return; var observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries) { entries.forEach(function(entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { entry.target.classList.add('lca-visible'); } }); }, { threshold: 0.15 }); steps.forEach(function(step) { observer.observe(step); }); })(); </script>

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Agents update listings in one place with automatic synchronization to marketing channels.</p> <div class='lca-testimonial-metrics'> <div class='lca-testimonial-metric'> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-value'>75%</span> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-label'>Faster listing mgmt</span> </div> <div class='lca-testimonial-metric'> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-value'>Centralized</span> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-label'>Data systems</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class='lca-testimonial-card'> <span class='lca-testimonial-tag'>Logistics</span> <h3 class='lca-testimonial-title'><a href='https://www.lowcode.agency/case-studies/known-dev' target='_blank' style='color:inherit;text-decoration:none'>Known.dev</a></h3> <p class='lca-testimonial-desc'>Real-time tracking platform for logistics marketplace via Make automation. Customers track shipments and receive proactive notifications.</p> <div class='lca-testimonial-metrics'> <div class='lca-testimonial-metric'> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-value'>30%</span> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-label'>Higher satisfaction</span> </div> <div class='lca-testimonial-metric'> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-value'>40%</span> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-label'>Fewer support tickets</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class='lca-testimonial-card'> <span class='lca-testimonial-tag'>Hospitality</span> <h3 class='lca-testimonial-title'><a href='https://www.lowcode.agency/case-studies/margaritaville' target='_blank' style='color:inherit;text-decoration:none'>Margaritaville</a></h3> <p class='lca-testimonial-desc'>Recipe and ingredient management platform across 100+ locations using Glide. Centralized procurement data for supplier negotiations.</p> <div class='lca-testimonial-metrics'> <div class='lca-testimonial-metric'> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-value'>18%</span> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-label'>Better profitability</span> </div> <div class='lca-testimonial-metric'> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-value'>100+</span> <span class='lca-testimonial-metric-label'>Locations unified</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='section_faqs'> <div class='padding-global padding-section-large'> <div class='container-large'> <div class='lca-faqs-grid'> <div> <h2 class='lca-h2'>We get asked this <strong>all the time.</strong></h2> <p class='lca-body' style='margin-top:1rem'>Straightforward answers to the questions we hear most from clients exploring marketplace development.</p> </div> <div class='lca-faq-list'> <div class='lca-faq-item' data-open='false'> <button class='lca-faq-trigger'> <h3>How do you handle the cold start problem?</h3> <svg class='lca-faq-arrow' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/></svg> </button> <div class='lca-faq-collapse'><div class='lca-faq-answer'><p>We build features supporting supply acquisition and demand conversion, designed for your specific go-to-market: geographic focus, category focus, supply subsidies.</p></div></div> </div> <div class='lca-faq-item' data-open='false'> <button class='lca-faq-trigger'> <h3>What payment model should we use?</h3> <svg class='lca-faq-arrow' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/></svg> </button> <div class='lca-faq-collapse'><div class='lca-faq-answer'><p>Transaction fees, subscription fees, listing fees, featured listings — we implement whatever model fits your category and can support changing models as you learn.</p></div></div> </div> <div class='lca-faq-item' data-open='false'> <button class='lca-faq-trigger'> <h3>How do you handle disputes between buyers and sellers?</h3> <svg class='lca-faq-arrow' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/></svg> </button> <div class='lca-faq-collapse'><div class='lca-faq-answer'><p>Reporting mechanisms, evidence collection, admin review interfaces, resolution actions. For high-value transactions, we integrate escrow systems.</p></div></div> </div> <div class='lca-faq-item' data-open='false'> <button class='lca-faq-trigger'> <h3>Can buyers and sellers be the same person?</h3> <svg class='lca-faq-arrow' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/></svg> </button> <div class='lca-faq-collapse'><div class='lca-faq-answer'><p>Yes. Many marketplaces allow users to both buy and sell. We design role systems supporting single accounts with capabilities on both sides.</p></div></div> </div> <div class='lca-faq-item' data-open='false'> <button class='lca-faq-trigger'> <h3>How do you prevent platform disintermediation?</h3> <svg class='lca-faq-arrow' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/></svg> </button> <div class='lca-faq-collapse'><div class='lca-faq-answer'><p>Seamless on-platform communication, escrow payments, value-added services, and making the platform experience genuinely better than off-platform alternatives.</p></div></div> </div> <div class='lca-faq-item' data-open='false'> <button class='lca-faq-trigger'> <h3>How do you handle different seller sizes?</h3> <svg class='lca-faq-arrow' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2'><path stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/></svg> </button> <div class='lca-faq-collapse'><div class='lca-faq-answer'><p>Simple flows for individuals, bulk tools and API integrations for professional sellers. 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