GeoMarketplace is a fusion of GeoDirectory, WooCommerce, and MultiVendorX, enabling listing owners to sell products directly from their listings, forming individual shops within the directory. Here’s what it offers:
Core Functionality
- Listing as a Shop: Each directory listing transforms into a shop for the owner to showcase and vend products directly tied to their listing.
- Commission Earnings: Directory administrators earn commissions from every sale made through these listings turned shops.
User Experience
- Proximity-Based Product Search: Users can search for products by name, prioritizing those closest to their location, ensuring convenient and localized purchasing.
Versatile Use Cases
- Restaurant Marketplace: Restaurants can sell menu items for delivery or pickup directly from their listings.
- Etsy-style Marketplace: Listing owners can sell unique handcrafted items.
- Bar or Winery Directories: Selling coupons for happy hours or exclusive offers becomes feasible.
- Charitable Thrift Stores: Organizations can sell second-hand items like clothes through the directory.
- Peer-to-Peer Marketplaces: Users selling used toys, music records, or any niche items find a platform within the directory.
Prerequisites
- Plugin Requirements: GeoDirectory 2.0 or higher, WooCommerce 5.0 or higher.
- Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with various plugins like Dokan, WCFM – WooCommerce Frontend Manager, MultiVendorX, and WC Vendors Pro.
Endless Possibilities
GeoMarketplace opens doors to numerous possibilities, catering to various niches, businesses, and user communities, making it a versatile solution for diverse marketplace needs.
Whether creating a niche-specific directory or fostering peer-to-peer commerce within a broader directory, GeoMarketplace streamlines the process, empowering directory owners and listing creators to sell products directly from their listings.
Please note that to achieve proximity-based search functionality, a specific tip in Step 11 of the documentation can guide the implementation.