Agile Multi-Vendor Marketplace Module Overview

Agile Multi-Vendor Marketplace – PrestaShop module

The Agile Multi-Vendor Marketplace module transforms a traditional PrestaShop 8.x store into a powerful multi-seller platform, enabling administrators to manage multiple sellers while providing unique features for sellers and customers. The goal is to offer a dynamic, “Amazon-like” experience, where multiple vendors can list, sell, and manage their products, while the administrator oversees the platform’s operations.

1. Compatibility and Installation

The module is compatible with PrestaShop 8.x. To install, administrators need to upload it through the Backoffice, then proceed to installation and configuration through the Modules section.

2. Key Functionalities

Admin Opportunities

Admins control all aspects of the marketplace, including:

Adding, managing, and blocking sellers, as well as their products.
Setting commission fees and managing transactions.
Configuring order management, shipping options, and multiple shop settings.
Approving seller accounts manually or automatically.

Seller Opportunities

The module provides sellers with tools to:

Manage their stores, products, and orders, including editing store details and viewing order status.
List products with options for adding combinations, setting prices, defining shipping methods, and more.
Sell digital goods, services, and downloadable products.
Interact with customers through feedback management and manage subscriptions with customizable membership plans.

Customer Opportunities

Customers benefit from:

Browsing products from multiple sellers within a single platform.
Adding items from various sellers to their cart and receiving separate order confirmations.
Viewing seller information, contacting sellers, and tracking order status.
Leaving feedback on seller products, including ratings for shipping, service, and communication quality.

3. Configuration Options

The module offers extensive customization:

Settings: Admins can define rules for seller terms, image limits, and registration requirements.
Commission and Transaction Fees: Set fees and configure conditions for fee deductions and commission rates.
Membership Plans: Define subscription levels for sellers with limits on product listings, product images, and pricing structures.

4. Feedback and Ratings

Customer feedback is essential for seller performance tracking, allowing users to leave reviews that influence seller ratings on aspects like shipping, service, and communication.

5. User Experience

The module’s design focuses on ease of use for admins, sellers, and customers, providing intuitive interfaces and clear data management options, ensuring a cohesive multi-vendor marketplace experience on PrestaShop.

This module offers a robust framework for businesses seeking to expand into multi-vendor operations, enhancing both control for administrators and flexibility for vendors, creating an all-in-one marketplace solution.

The Seller Panel in the Agile Multi-Vendor Marketplace module provides a comprehensive set of options for vendors to manage their accounts, products, orders, and interactions with customers. Here’s a breakdown of the main sections and features available to sellers:

1. Account Summary

Overview: Displays general information such as account status, the number of products listed, total orders received, and the total amount sold.
Account Status: Shows whether the seller’s account is active, allowing quick verification of account standing.

2. Business Info

Company Details: Sellers can edit their company name, shop name, shop URL, and SEO-optimized virtual URL.
Logo and Address: Options to upload a logo and provide address details, including phone number and postal code, which appear in the seller’s storefront.
Description: Allows sellers to create a description of their store for better customer understanding.

3. Product Management

Product Listings: View all listed products, with details like product name, category, price, quantity, and status.
Add New Product: Add new products with essential fields such as name, category, reference, price, and quantity.
Edit Product: Modify product details, including descriptions, SEO data, images, and category assignments.
Combinations and Variants: Sellers can create product combinations (for example, different colors or sizes) with customized attributes and pricing.
Digital Products: Options to list virtual products (e.g., services, bookings, or downloads), including upload and download limit settings.

4. Order Management

Order Overview: View order details, including date, reference, customer name, order amount, payment method, and status.
Order Detail: Access specific order details, change order status, view payment methods, delivery address, and total cost breakdown.
Export Orders: Sellers can export order information in PDF format for record-keeping or reporting.

5. Shipping Options

Carrier Setup: Sellers can add and manage carriers, specifying details like carrier name, logo, and free shipping options.
Shipping Rates: Configure shipping costs based on weight or price and define out-of-range behavior for parcels exceeding set limits.

6. Product Import

Bulk Import: Allows sellers to upload a product file, define language, field separator, and import settings.
Data Matching: Bind imported data to PrestaShop fields, skip specific lines, and use saved templates for future imports.

7. Feedback Management

Customer Reviews: View customer feedback with details like reviewer name, rating, and comment.
Respond to Feedback: Sellers can reply to customer reviews, which helps build customer trust and address concerns.

8. Subscription and Membership

Subscription Information: Displayed membership type, signup date, activation, and expiration dates.
Membership History: Lists all previous subscriptions, with order references, start and end dates, and current order status.
Available Memberships: Allows sellers to view and manage available subscription options, including plan upgrades.

9. Reports and Analytics

Account Balance: Shows current financial balance based on completed transactions, fees, and commissions.
Transaction History: Details of all financial transactions, including credits, debits, commissions, and deductions.

These tools within the Seller Panel give vendors the flexibility and control to manage their business efficiently on the platform, promoting a smooth seller experience while maintaining consistency in the multi-vendor marketplace.