Hereβs a clear, up-to-date overview of Marketbob 1.1 β Multi-Vendor Digital Marketplace, a ready-to-use platform for selling digital products with multiple vendors:
π¦ What It Is
Marketbob 1.1 is a self-hosted multi-vendor digital marketplace script built with PHP (Laravel) and paired with a responsive frontend. It lets you launch an online marketplace where multiple sellers can sell digital products (like software, e-books, graphics, plugins, templates, courses, etc.) under one platform β similar in concept to Envato, Creative Market, or Gumroad.
The platform includes vendor dashboards, an admin panel, product management, order tracking, commissions, and digital file delivery β everything needed to run a scalable digital marketplace.
π§ Core Features
π©βπΌ Multi-Vendor Support
- Vendor registration and onboarding so sellers can join and list digital products.
- Vendor dashboards where sellers manage products, earnings, and orders.
- Admin-controlled vendor approval and management.
π Digital Product Management
- Unlimited digital products β upload files like ZIPs, PDFs, media, software, etc.
- Product attributes such as price, category, tags, preview images, and descriptions.
- Automatic secure downloader links so buyers can access files after purchase.
π° Orders & Payments
- Order processing and history viewable by buyers and vendors.
- Multiple payment gateways support (PayPal, Stripe, etc.) for instant checkout.
- Commission system β set platform commissions so the marketplace earns a percentage of every sale.
- Vendor payouts handled via admin panel or automated payout tools.
π Dashboards & Reporting
- Admin dashboard with overall marketplace statistics.
- Vendor earnings summaries and sales graphs.
- Order trends, revenue charts, and performance reports for insights.
β¨ Seller & Buyer Tools
- Search and filtering so buyers find products by category, price, or tags.
- Product reviews and ratings to build trust and visibility.
- Wishlist and favorites (depending on configuration).
- Coupons or discounts per vendor or overall store.
π Admin & Moderation
- Category & tag management to organize the product catalog.
- Product moderation β review submitted products before they go live.
- User management for buyers and sellers.
- SEO tools for categories, product pages, and landing pages.
π‘ Use Cases
Marketbob 1.1 is perfect for:
β Digital goods marketplaces (software, plugins, code, themes)
β E-book and digital publication stores
β Stock media and audio libraries
β Creative asset marketplaces (graphics, templates, fonts)
β Online course or tutorial platforms selling downloadable content
βοΈ Technology & Requirements
- Backend: Laravel (PHP) for scalability and security.
- Frontend: Responsive design compatible with desktops, tablets, and phones.
- Database: MySQL/MariaDB for storing products, users, and orders.
- Typical hosting stack requires PHP 8+, database access, and common extensions (cURL, OpenSSL, mbstring, Zip, etc.).
π Summary
Marketbob 1.1 β Multi-Vendor Digital Marketplace is a full-featured marketplace script that lets you run your own digital products marketplace with:
- Vendor onboarding and dashboards
- Digital product uploads and secure deliveries
- Order processing and vendor payouts
- Commission-based monetization
- Search, reviews, and seller tools
Itβs an excellent choice if you want to build a marketplace similar to Envato or Creative Market β but self-hosted and customizable.
If youβd like, I can also break down the installation and deployment steps for Marketbob on typical web hosting (including database setup and SSL recommendations). Let me know!