CASE STUDY

OpenCart Marketplace

Multi-vendor marketplace extension for OpenCart with vendor dashboards, commission management, and automated payouts.

OpenCartPHPMySQLREST API2023
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Overview

An entrepreneur wanted to build a multi-vendor marketplace similar to Etsy but for local artisans, using OpenCart as the base platform. The main challenge was creating a complete vendor ecosystem within OpenCart's architecture — including separate vendor storefronts, automated commission splitting, and a vendor dashboard that non-technical sellers could use easily.

  • Branded vendor storefronts
  • Automated commission calculations and payouts
  • Multiple payout methods (bank, PayPal)
  • Vendor review and rating system
  • REST API for mobile app integration

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Results

The marketplace extension has been deployed for 3 major clients, collectively hosting 150+ vendors. Monthly transaction volume reached €50K within 3 months of launch for the largest deployment. Vendor satisfaction scores average 4.7/5, and the automated payout system processes 500+ monthly payments without manual intervention.