Development of a Minimalistic Marketplace Platform Connecting Buyers and Sellers of Physical Goods

The client requires a streamlined platform that simplifies the process of connecting buyers seeking to purchase specific physical products with sellers who have available inventory. Existing complexities in registration, product posting, and communication hinder user engagement and transaction efficiency. The platform needs to reduce friction and encourage active participation from both parties through minimalistic design and effective notifications.

A mid-sized online marketplace seeking to facilitate direct interactions between buyers and sellers for used or available physical goods within a specific regional market.

• Create a simple and intuitive registration process for buyers and sellers, including OTP verification for authenticity.
• Enable buyers to post images of desired products, categorized appropriately, to attract relevant seller offers.
• Allow sellers to upload business verification documents to confirm identity and credibility.
• Implement real-time notifications to alert sellers of new purchase requests within their categories.
• Develop a messaging system to facilitate direct negotiation and communication between buyers and sellers.
• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and performant to handle increasing user activity and data load.

• User registration with OTP verification for both buyers and sellers.
• Seller onboarding with document upload for identity verification.
• Buyer interface to upload images of desired products, categorized appropriately.
• Notification system to inform sellers of relevant product requests within their categories.
• Offer submission feature for sellers to respond to buyer requests.
• Chat or messaging module for negotiations and transaction discussions.
• Secure profile management and document storage.

• OTP verification service for user authentication
• Document verification service API for seller onboarding
• Push notification service for real-time alerts
• Chat/messaging service for direct communication

• System should support a scale-up to handle increasing user base with minimal latency.
• Data security, especially for user verification documents and personal information.
• High availability and uptime to ensure user engagement.
• Response time of less than 2 seconds for key interactions.
• Secure communication channels for transactions and negotiation.

The platform aims to increase buyer engagement and seller participation by providing an easy-to-use, efficient marketplace. Expected outcomes include higher transaction volumes, improved user retention, and quicker matching of buyer requests with seller offers, ultimately driving revenue growth and market penetration in the target region.