Etsy meets a community
Build a social
multi-vendor marketplace.
Vendors run their own stores. Buyers see a feed of new arrivals from the vendors they follow. WooCommerce + Dokan + BuddyX Pro.
The problem
Marketplaces are commerce + community.
Etsy works because buyers follow shops. Shopify-only marketplaces feel cold. A real multi-vendor site needs both the store and the community layer. BuddyX Pro + Dokan + BuddyPress ships both.
What you get
BuddyX makes it native, not a hack.
Vendor profile pages
Each vendor gets a profile with bio, products, reviews, and activity. Buyers can follow vendors.
Buyer activity feed
When a vendor posts a new product, followers see it in their feed. Cross-promotion at platform level.
Vendor + product reviews
Members rate vendors and products. Reviews drive trust + conversion.
Commission setup
Dokan handles vendor commissions. Default split, custom per-vendor, withdrawal rules.
The stack
Five plugins. One install.
BuddyX Pro
Theme + vendor layouts
WooCommerce
Store + checkout
Dokan
Multi-vendor + commissions
BuddyPress
Vendor + member profiles
Done for you
Multivendor + Community setup package
Five days. $699 fixed. We install, configure, brand, and hand over.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need Dokan Pro?
Dokan free covers a basic marketplace. Dokan Pro adds subscriptions, refunds, advanced shipping, vendor SEO. Most paid marketplaces upgrade.
How are vendor payouts handled?
Dokan accumulates earnings per vendor. Vendors request withdrawals; you approve. Stripe Connect can automate the payout if you set it up.
Can buyers follow vendors?
Yes. BuddyPress follow + BuddyX Pro vendor profile = real-time updates from vendors a buyer follows.
Ready to ship?
Start with the free theme. Upgrade when you start charging. Hire us when you want it live faster.