At the heart of any marketplace is the split payment. Advanced modules integrate with payment gateways (like Stripe Connect or PayPal Marketplaces) to handle . When a customer buys a product from Vendor A and Vendor B in the same cart, the system automatically routes the funds:
: Support for multiple payment modes allows for seamless transfer of earnings to sellers after deducting commissions. prestashop advanced marketplace
The core philosophical shift enabled by the Advanced Marketplace module is the transition from a merchant selling their own products to a facilitating third-party sales. Standard PrestaShop operates on a linear model: one store, one inventory, one shipping carrier. The Advanced Marketplace module deconstructs this silo. It introduces the concept of a "Seller" as a first-class entity within the database. Each seller receives a private dashboard to manage their products, orders, shipping, and payouts, independent of the main administrator. At the heart of any marketplace is the split payment
: A built-in rating and review system allows customers to provide feedback on specific sellers, which helps build trust within the marketplace. The core philosophical shift enabled by the Advanced
For established PrestaShop users, a marketplace shouldn't exist in a vacuum. Advanced solutions often come with . Vendors can sync their inventory on your marketplace with their own physical stores or ERP systems via API. This prevents overselling and ensures real-time stock updates, a critical feature for maintaining professional standards.
: Both admins and sellers can manage SEO-friendly URLs and meta information for marketplace pages to improve search engine rankings.
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