It is estimated that 62% of global online retail sales are made through marketplaces.
Marketplaces
Advertising on various marketplaces such as Bol.com, Amazon, or eBay can expand the reach of your products and improve their performance. Want to learn what marketplaces are, why they are useful, and when it’s beneficial to use them? Read this page, or feel free to contact us.
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What are
Marketplaces?
A marketplace is an e-commerce platform where multiple sellers can offer their products to potential buyers. These platforms are managed by third parties and offer a wide range of products in various categories. Examples of well-known marketplaces are Bol.com, Amazon, and eBay.
The advantage of using these platforms is that you can expand the reach of your products and benefit from the marketing and distribution services they provide. By using a marketplace, you can offer products to a large group of potential customers without needing your own website or physical store. This way, you can generate more sales and grow your business.
Why would you
advertise through
Marketplaces?
Advertising through marketplaces offers many benefits for online sellers. By advertising on platforms like Bol.com and Amazon, you can bring your products to the attention of a large group of potential customers who are looking for similar products. These platforms have a huge reach and offer the ability to target specific audiences. Additionally, as a seller, you don’t have to make large investments in marketing or advertising budgets.
By utilising the marketing and distribution services these platforms provide, you can promote and sell your products more efficiently. Advertising through marketplaces also helps you generate more brand awareness and strengthen your position in the market. In short, advertising through marketplaces offers many opportunities to grow your business.
62%
Bol.com is the largest marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium, with more than 20 million customers.
20M
65% Of marketplace customers buy from brands they have never heard of before.
65%
B2C marketplaces are estimated to reach $3.5 T in sales by 2024.
$3.5T
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