Marketplace Minute

Should I build a closed marketplace or an open one?

Why you should be married to the problem, not the solution

Your job isn't to be right – it's to be successful.

How to design a reverse marketplace with great UX

Plus, inspiring designs and standout features from leading reverse marketplaces.

How to validate your marketplace idea

Plus, how to structure conversations that reveal genuine customer needs rather than collecting false positives

Designing search results pages that convert

Plus, why horizontal filters outperform vertical sidebar filters by 54% for certain browsing tasks!

Can you scale a marketplace using Sharetribe?

Plus, essential reading for any marketplace founders looking to scale their business

Why trust matters and how to earn it

Plus, real-world examples and practical tips to help you get started

How to design a great onboarding experience

Plus, my favourite articles and tools to inspire your user onboarding flows

Should I build an app?

Plus, my secret no-code tool for building an app for your marketplace

The fastest way to spot usability issues

Plus, how I would approach simple user testing

The anatomy of a supplier landing page

Plus, the fastest growing marketplace niches for 2025

The secret to a successful marketplace launch

Plus, how to design a killer waiting list