How to Build a Marketplace with Lovable
Create a two-sided marketplace connecting buyers and sellers with listings, search, and transactions
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.
What You Will Build
A marketplace with seller listings, buyer search, messaging, and payment integration
Key Features
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Follow these steps to build your marketplace with Lovable.
Define your marketplace model
Clarify what's being sold and who your buyers and sellers are
Build listing creation
Create the flow for sellers to add and manage listings
Implement search and browse
Add search, filters, and category navigation for buyers
Add user accounts
Set up authentication with separate buyer and seller profiles
Integrate payments
Connect Stripe for secure transactions and payouts
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Next Steps
Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.
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