I’m new to Shopify. I’m a woo-commerce user and am taking the leap to Shopify but before I start the process I want to know if my ideal site is possible on Shopify. I want to create a global multi-vendor marketplace with integration to both shopify and woo-commerce at the very least, for easy product upload for vendors. I also want the ability to add a directory for people to find professionals in the niche and give them the option to upload digital products, memberships and subscriptions.
What is the best marketplace app to use for this?
Can I add the directory via a specific app?
Is this even possible?
Any advice or app options to look at would be very helpful.
While setting up a store like that is theoretically possible, Shopify isn’t the best platform for this type of scenario. You’ll likely need multiple apps, theme customizations, possibly a custom app. And you’ll have to deal with Shopify’s limitations for the checkout (unless you’re on Plus). I’d recommend looking into ecommerce solutions that offer more control and customization.
Yes, hosting is included in all plans. There are some limits for uploading files, though. There’s a maximum of 20 MB per file you upload to the Files section. So, for example, videos that are larger than 20 MB would have to be hosted elsewhere (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) and then embedded. Same goes for audio files. Most (optimized) images will be below 20 MB, though.