How to build a marketplace MVP fast in Next.js

#marketplace #nextjs #mvp

Updated - 28-10-2024

Hi all,

I recently built a two-sided marketplace called Nordic Mugs (https://nordicmugs.com/en/). It took me more than 2 months to develop as there are quite a lot of stuff you need to be aware of when building a marketplace.

To build a marketplace MVP I would say you need at least this:

1. A frontpage, which includes the latest listings

2. A listings page that includes a filtering mechanism

3. A specific product page which includes some kind of "buy now" or at least some kind of "messaging" feature, so that buyers can contact sellers

4. A search bar that makes it easy for buyers to search for what they are looking for. The search mechanism should filter for title, description and price

5. A SignUp and a SignIn functionality

6. The protected routes area like a /dashboard, /messages /create-new-listing and /my-listings area. (all of these are protected routes)

7. An About page

8. FAQ page

9. Terms and privacy policy page

These pages, I would say, are the minimum required pages you need to launch a marketplace MVP.

And as you probably can understand, it can take quite a long time to make all these pages.

In order to speed up the process of making a marketplace MVP, I made a marketplace boilerplate, that you can check out here: https://www.speedbuildmarketplace.com/

It is based on the Nordic Mugs marketplace design.

If you are thinking of, or in the process of building a marketplace MVP, then I am offering 5 developers free access to the template, just in exchange for your feedback.

If you are interested - then just reach out to me, and I will give you access to the repos on Github (TypeScript and JavaScript repo). You can contact me here on Dev, or on on my email: rasmus@speedbuildmarketplace.com

Looking forward to hearing what you think!

*Update - 28-10-2024: *

I just finished another marketplace MVP. This one is based on easily turning your house into a co-working space.

You can see how it works here: