A product marketplace to sell preowned items built on Sharetribe

A product marketplace to sell preowned items built on Sharetribe

A unique marketplace connecting the global fetish community, with custom design and advanced features for seamless transactions.

A product marketplace to sell preowned items built on SharetribeA product marketplace to sell preowned items built on Sharetribe
Client
Secondskin
Year
2023
Services
Marketplace development
Platform
Sharetribe

Project Overview

Second Skin is a unique, niche marketplace dedicated to safely connecting buyers and sellers from the fetish community worldwide. The platform provides a secure space for users to buy and sell fetish items, fostering a sense of community and trust. IT House was tasked with enhancing the platform by migrating user data, implementing a custom design, and integrating several advanced features to improve user experience and functionality.

A product marketplace to sell preowned items built on Sharetribe

Execution

IT House worked closely with SecondSkin to migrate their existing user and data base from Sharetribe Go to the new Sharetribe infrastructure. This migration ensured that all user information and listings were seamlessly transferred without data loss or disruption.

A fully custom design was created to reflect the unique identity of the Second Skin community, providing a visually appealing and user-friendly interface. Multicurrency listings were implemented, allowing users to list items in various currencies. Currency exchange rates are calculated via an API to provide accurate pricing information.

Key features implemented include:

  • User & Data Migration: Seamless transition from Sharetribe Go to the new Sharetribe infrastructure.
  • Fully Custom Design: Unique design tailored to the Second Skin community for an enhanced user experience.
  • Multi-currency Listings: Support for various currencies with real-time exchange rate calculations.
  • Shipping Tracking: Save and track shipping numbers via an external tool.
  • International Price Negotiation: Enables buyers and sellers to agree on prices across different currencies and regions.
  • SMS Notifications: Timely updates about transactions via SMS.
  • Drag & Drop Multiple Picture Upload: Streamlined process for uploading multiple pictures when creating a listing.
  • Custom Dashboard: A custom dashboard for users to manage their listings and transactions efficiently.

Project Results

The collaboration between IT House and Second Skin resulted in a highly functional and visually distinct marketplace that caters specifically to the fetish community. The successful migration of user and data ensured continuity, while the custom design and advanced features significantly enhanced the platform’s usability and appeal.

Multicurrency listings and price negotiation capabilities have broadened the marketplace’s reach, making it more accessible to an international audience. The integration of shipping tracking and SMS notifications has improved user confidence and satisfaction by providing real-time updates on transactions. The drag-and-drop picture upload feature has simplified the listing process, making it easier for users to showcase their items.

Overall, Second Skin stands out as a secure, user-friendly marketplace that effectively connects the global fetish community, thanks to the comprehensive enhancements implemented by IT House. The new marketplace is not yet published, but the foundational work has set the stage for a successful launch.