At Least 30 Reasons to Work with Sofomi Marketplace Software Company
At Sofomi Marketplace Software, we have launched more than 450 product-based marketplace websites in 11 years. While many marketplace software companies focus on models like car rental and sales, property rental and sales, or service-based platforms without real product sales and shipping, Sofomi specializes exclusively in product-based marketplaces. With over 11 years of experience in this niche, we have developed more than 30 unique features that other software providers in the marketplace industry haven’t even identified as necessary yet.
These features are essential for any product-based marketplace. Below, we provide a brief summary of some of these key features. For more information on additional features, feel free to consult with our software experts.
1. Merging Synonymous Options
Sellers can use different names for the same product options. This feature allows the platform to combine synonymous options under a single, consistent name, enhancing the user experience.
2. Merging Synonymous Attributes
This feature consolidates similar product attributes (e.g., “Color” and “Colors”) to provide a unified, easy-to-navigate experience for customers.
3. Resolving Incorrect Shipping Costs Due to Seller Input Errors
When sellers enter incorrect product weights, the system detects discrepancies and adjusts the shipping fees accordingly, preventing costly errors.
4. Easy XML Import from Multiple Platforms
With this feature, products can be easily transferred from different platforms (Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Magento, etc.) into the seller’s store using XML.
5. Regular Price and Stock Updates via XML
Automatically update product prices and stock levels at regular intervals based on XML data from external sources.
6. Automatic Product Closure for Discontinued Items via XML Feed
When a product is discontinued on the source platform, it will automatically be removed from the marketplace as well.
7. Automatic Product Removal if It’s Removed from XML Feed
If certain products are no longer available in the XML feed, they are automatically closed in the marketplace.
8. Campaign Module for Seller-Specific Discounts (Spend X EUR, Get Y% Discount)
This feature enables sellers to create store-specific promotions where buyers receive a discount after spending a certain amount.
9. Campaign Module for Seller-Specific Fixed Discounts (Spend X EUR, Get Z EUR Off)
Sellers can offer fixed discounts for spending a designated amount, boosting sales and customer loyalty.
10. Correct Refund Calculation for Discounts After Partial Returns
If a customer buys three products for €100 each and gets a 10% discount for spending €300, but returns one item, the system accurately calculates the refund based on the adjusted order total.
11. Discount Coupon Creation with Maximum Usage Limits
The site owner can create discount coupons for categories, sellers, brands, customers, etc., and set limits on how many times they can be used per customer.
12. Automatic Deduction of Discount Amount from the Site Owner’s Earnings
When a discount coupon is applied, the system automatically deducts the discount amount from the site owner’s earnings before forwarding the payment to the seller.
13. Sellers Can Create Discount Coupons for Brands, Customers, and Categories
Sellers have the flexibility to create percentage-based or fixed-amount discount coupons for their products.
14. Setting Maximum Discount Limits for Coupons
The site owner can set a maximum discount limit when creating coupons to control the total discount amount.
15. Custom Maximum Discount Limits for Site Owners
In addition to setting maximum discount limits for sellers, the site owner can establish custom limits for their own promotions.
16. Split Sitemap for Large Sites
For websites with a high number of products, this feature allows the creation of segmented sitemaps, improving SEO and site organization.
17. Free Shipping Pop-Up for Sellers to Encourage Additional Purchases
If a customer is close to qualifying for free shipping, a pop-up encourages them to spend more with a specific seller to qualify.
18. Display Free Shipping Items in the Cart by Seller
In the shopping cart, the system displays which products qualify for free shipping by each seller, providing transparency and clarity for customers.
19. Dynamic Generation of Order Information
Order details such as seller and buyer info, product name, price, tax, and shipping costs are dynamically generated for each transaction.
20. Easy Access to Distance Sales and Other Contracts
Customers can view the Distance Sales Agreement and other contracts they accepted during checkout directly from their account panel at any time.
21. Category-Option Matching for Streamlined Product Uploads
Sellers will only see the options relevant to the category they are uploading to (e.g., “Color” and “Size” for Clothing). This makes it easier for sellers to list products accurately.
22. Category-Attribute Matching for Relevant Product Features
Sellers only see attributes relevant to the category (e.g., computer features in the Computers category), streamlining the product upload process.
23. Product Sorting on Category, Subcategory, and Store Pages
The site owner can customize how products are sorted and displayed at the top of these pages.
24. Bulk Editing of Product Categories
Sellers can easily update product categories in bulk, saving time and improving accuracy.
25. Showing Products Without Weight Information for Sellers
Sellers can filter products missing weight information, ensuring accurate shipping calculations.
26. Bulk Weight Assignment for Sellers
Sellers can assign weight information in bulk to multiple products at once.
27. Bulk Shipping Time Assignment for Sellers
Sellers can update shipping times for products that don’t have this information, either individually or in bulk.
28. Displaying Seller’s Earnings While Uploading Products
As sellers enter product prices, the system calculates their expected earnings based on commission rates and displays the final amount to the seller.
29. Single Product Catalog Feature
Only one listing for each unique product (by barcode) is allowed on the site. All sellers can provide pricing for that product, preventing duplicate listings.
30. Affiliate Program Module
Partner with influencers, YouTubers, and social media personalities to boost your product sales through affiliate marketing.
If you’re planning to launch a product-based marketplace, you’re in the right place!
Contact our software experts today and start your marketplace with the most experienced partner in the industry.
