Question
Basically, what is the cost of setting up a website where vendors can create accounts and either do work by the hour or sell parts. Additional add-ons would include a chat function between customers and vendors. Are their companies that have templates for these sites? How much might a custom one run?
Note: I am not looking to build something as large scale as any of those, but a micro version of one to begin that will serve a particular market. Also, what might the running costs be? As you can probably tell I'm new to this space and will be looking for mentors.
Thanks!
Answer
Hello,
Such platforms cost tens of millions to build, maintain and especially advertise. Even i you build one, the marketing budget should be quite high.
You also need something to differentiate them, like for example Clarity is different from Upwork due to consulting focus.
If you still want to do this. start doing some specs, have them reviewed by a system architect to chose a technology that fits and to estimate the development hours than put together a team and build it
Please let me know if you need any help, .i have a solid experience in building platforms from scratch.
Thanks,
Seb
