{"id":9758,"date":"2021-01-29T15:51:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T07:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=9532"},"modified":"2022-09-12T18:17:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T10:17:39","slug":"ecommerce-website-vs-marketplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/ecommerce-website-vs-marketplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecommerce Website or Marketplace: Where Should You Sell Your Products Online?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may have used &#8220;ecommerce website&#8221; and &#8220;marketplace&#8221; interchangeably. At first glance, they may appear to be the same, but they are not.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If this statement appears confusing to you, then you have come to the right place.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let&#8217;s discuss the difference between an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/ecommerce-website-builder\/\">ecommerce website<\/a> and a marketplace and determine which option is better for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Defining the ecommerce website and the marketplace<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ecommerce website<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is just like a brick-and-mortar store \u2014 only that it&#8217;s found online.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aside from selling products, the seller is also involved in building and maintaining the ecommerce website.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ecommerce website\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-1-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-1-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-1-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What about the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">marketplace<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If an ecommerce website is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brick-and-mortar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0store for a brand, then a marketplace is a mall.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s an online platform where many sellers can sell their products. Such portals attract a more extensive customer base due to the variety of products offered.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-2.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon marketplace\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-2.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-2-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-2-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It-helps-you-dominate-local-search-results-2-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketplaces involve the tripartite participation of vendors, customers, and marketplace managers. Ecommerce websites only involve the vendor and customer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/how-to-setup-ecommerce-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Setup an Ecommerce Website that Sells<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comparing ecommerce websites and marketplaces<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By now, you understand how ecommerce websites and marketplaces differ from each other. So, let\u2019s compare them based on the vendor&#8217;s top concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Revenue model<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketplaces charge a percentage of your sales as a commission \u2014 between 5% to 25%! Meanwhile, some marketplaces charge a membership fee or a fee for product listing. Thus, marketplace sellers will experience erosion in their revenue.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the ecommerce environment, you keep what you earn.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While sellers don&#8217;t pay any commission, they have to pay for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/\">domain sale<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/web-hosting\/\">hosting<\/a>, and website maintenance. But this amount is comparatively low in the long run. Following best practices will reward the seller with a handsome return on investment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/ecommerce-website-builder\/?utm_source=contenthub&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=article&amp;utm_content=ecommerce_website_vs_marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ecommerce-Builder-avoid-third-party-fines.png\" alt=\"Banner (Ecommerce builder)\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ecommerce-Builder-avoid-third-party-fines.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ecommerce-Builder-avoid-third-party-fines-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ecommerce-Builder-avoid-third-party-fines-400x135.png 400w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ecommerce-Builder-avoid-third-party-fines-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ecommerce-Builder-avoid-third-party-fines-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Personalisation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ecommerce products\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-1-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-1-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-1-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With ecommerce websites, you&#8217;re\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/ecommerce-business-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">building everything from scratch<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0using an intuitive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/ecommerce-website-builder\/\">ecommerce website builder<\/a>. Hence, you get complete and absolute control over how you want the website to turn out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/website-template-themes-basics\/\">choose themes<\/a> and extensions that will make your website (and your products) stand out. You may also\u00a0organise\u00a0your products based on their categories. This allows your customers to sort and filter all your products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With such user-friendly features, you can provide a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/importance-customer-experience\/\">shopping experience<\/a> for your buyers, build brand loyalty, and establish customer satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-2.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon categories\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-2.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-2-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-2-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Personalisation-2-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In contrast, marketplaces have a set template against which sellers need to feed in data. Thus, sellers have little to no scope to\u00a0personalise\u00a0their selling page.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, filtering and sorting products would mean your competitor&#8217;s products may gain an edge over your<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Marketing strategies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/store-domain\/\">ecommerce store<\/a> or marketplace should have a clear marketing strategy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ecommerce websites have the advantage of having a defined target audience. With a set demographic on hand, sellers can formulate a winning recipe to attract them to their website and convert them to customers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A successful and reliable marketing strategy also helps with brand building. An established brand is a good foundation for customer loyalty.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, marketplaces have a vast and diverse set of users. They may find it overwhelming to decide on a marketing strategy that will work for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fortunately, marketplace sellers may opt to put up ads to increase their visibility throughout the platform. Although, they&#8217;ll have to shell out more money and consider complex marketplace algorithms.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27197356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27197356 BCX0\">RECOMMENDED:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW27197356 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/ecommerce-marketing-tips-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Marketing Hacks that\u2019ll Boost Your Ecommerce Revenue <\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW27197356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Independence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The marketplace may seem like a convenient way to kickstart your online selling business. But you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sacrifice your independence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon search results\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-1-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-1-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-1-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, marketplaces manage the positioning of sellers and their products. Thus, sellers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0depend on metrics like sale volumes or customer feedback to appear useful to the marketplace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the same time, marketplaces don&#8217;t share customer details with sellers. Thus, sellers will find it difficult to conduct market research or inform their buyers about new arrivals, restocks, or special offers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ecommerce search results\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-2.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-2-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-2-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.ae\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Independence-2-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, ecommerce website owners enjoy absolute sovereignty in all matters. You get to control how you list your products and own your customer data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What platform will you use?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a beginner looking for a quick start, you may consider a marketplace. But if you look forward to scaling your business, opt for a\u00a0<\/span>tailor-made ecommerce website<span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the end, when choosing your selling platform, it&#8217;s essential to consider your losses and gains \u2014 both short and long-term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have used &#8220;ecommerce website&#8221; and &#8220;marketplace&#8221; interchangeably. 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