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Business Development: What is the easiest way to build a freelance marketplace?
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Babawale Kolapo, Business Strategist and Startup Mentor answered:

To build a freelance marketplace involved two key elements which are careful/meticulous planning and detailed execution .Some of the easiest ways are highlighted below

1. The first way is to Choose a Niche and Business Model.Here you Decide on a niche e.g., technology,ICT,freelancers, writers, designers ,etc
Then pick a revenue model which could be commission-based, subscription, or listing fees.

2. The Next Step is to Select a Verified Platform or Technology Stack by chosing any of the following platforms:
- a.No-Code/Low-Code : Use platforms like **Sharetribe, Bubble, or WordPress (with Dokan or FreelanceEngine).*
- b.Custom Development: Use **MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) or PHP (Laravel, MySQL).**

3. Build Core Features Such As:
- User Profiles for freelancers & clients
- Job Posting & Bidding System
- Messaging & Collaboration Tools
- Payment Gateway** (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
- Review & Rating System

4. Secure the Marketplace:
- Implement (identity verification) and secure payments.
- Use escrow payments to protect both parties.

5.. Market & Business Scaleup
- Use SEO, paid ads, and social media marketing to attract users.
- Offer early incentives like lower fees or free job postings to build traction.

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