Nautical Commerce

The future of commerce is connected. That’s why we’re here. To help you stay ahead of the curve by embracing a connected commerce system, without sacrificing what makes your business unique. With Nautical’s headless infrastructure, you’ll have access to the marketplace and dropshipping capabilities you need —?sailing smoothly with a multi-vendor experience loved by buyers, sellers, and operators.???

How do you find marketplace success? Start with a map. ??? We created a template to visualize the key elements of your marketplace vision, including: ???Buyers: Understand who they are and what they need ???Sellers: Identify your supply partners and their motivation ???Market timing: Recognize why now is the right moment ???Problem statement: Clarify the specific challenge you’re solving ???Unique value proposition: Define what makes your marketplace distinctive These foundational elements will sharpen your strategy and maintain your focus— making for smoother navigation on your marketplace journey. Download the template at the link in the comments.

Marketplaces don't sell anything. They're real estate that connects buyers with sellers—a business model that's existed for millennia. From ancient town squares to today's sophisticated online platforms, the core concept remains unchanged. Nautical's Co-founder and CEO, Niklas H., recently shared his insights on marketplaces with Schematic's Co-founder and CEO, Fynn Glover, on the Monetizing SaaS podcast. They explored how Nautical Commerce powers modern marketplaces and discussed effective pricing strategies for both startups and marketplace businesses. Check out their full conversation in the comments!

We're excited to share how our customer Indie Food Marketplace is revolutionizing local food access across Southern Ontario! When entrepreneur Corey Berman saw local farmers struggling to reach urban consumers, he envisioned a marketplace that would bring farm-fresh goods directly to people's doorsteps. The challenge? Building this marketplace quickly and cost-effectively without getting bogged down in technical complexities. Using our marketplace platform, Indie Food was able to: ?? Launch their marketplace in just two months ?? Onboard 48 sellers (and growing quickly!) ?? List over 700 products from local farms ?? Launch a second B2B marketplace within months "By drastically lowering the cost to entry, Nautical makes it easier to get started. We aren't weighed down by hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in development cost and time," says Corey. What we love most about Indie Food's story is how they're creating value for everyone: farmers get easy access to urban markets, consumers get convenient access to local produce, and Indie Food can focus on growing their business rather than wrestling with technology. Read their full story at the link in the comments!

Just 24 hours left to weigh in! Marketplace sellers, we’re looking for your insights before time runs out. ?? Whether it's marketing support, logistics solutions, or easy onboarding, let us know your top priority when deciding whether to list on a new marketplace. Your perspective helps set everyone up for success. Drop your vote below and feel free to elaborate in the comments if your top priority isn't listed. Let's keep the conversation going!

The Nautical team just wrapped up another insightful hackathon where every team member built their own marketplace using our platform. Doing this every few months gives us firsthand insight into the journey our customers take when using Nautical. By tackling diverse marketplace concepts ourselves, we gather valuable perspectives to directly influence how we evolve our platform. Even the office pup got involved (shout out Jennifer Daly!), although she was too distracted by treats to build a marketplace. We're excited to apply these fresh insights to make Nautical even better!

Calling all marketplace sellers ?? What's the most important factor you consider when deciding whether or not to join a new marketplace? Share your take by voting in the poll below. If your top priority isn’t listed, let us know what drives your decision in the comments?? #marketplaceseller #marketplacevendor #ecommerce

Founding a marketplace shouldn’t require the technical expertise of building a software company. But today, it does. The other week I had the chance to sit down with Fynn Glover, CEO and Co-founder of Schematic, to talk about how Nautical Commerce is making marketplace creation as simple as launching a traditional online store. It was a pleasure to speak with Fynn about why we founded Nautical Commerce, my transition from VC to tech, pricing and packaging, and much more. Check out our full discussion on the latest episode of Monetizing SaaS in the comments. Thanks for having me on, Fynn!

What are the benefits of online marketplaces? From connecting niche sellers with global audiences to creating resilient supply networks, online marketplaces are transforming how we buy and sell. Key benefits that make the marketplace model increasingly powerful include: ?? Better product assortment ?? Reduced overhead ?? More agility ?? Resiliency to disruptions ?? Network effects To get a broader understanding of online marketplaces, check out the article in the comments.

Sellers and buyers often have conflicting needs. On an episode of Operation Marketplace, Adam Gellert, founder of Hipo | High Potential Hires, shared how he juggles both sides of his hiring marketplace. The challenge? While candidates want to get an interview easily, employers want candidates to go through thorough screening processes. And finding the balance between the two didn’t come without mistakes. Check out the full conversation in the comments below. ??