MANUKEO: Using Webkul’s Tailored eCommerce Solutions to Help Users Find Professionals and Products
Manukeo is a France-based online marketplace that offers a diverse range of products across different categories to its users. Vendors across France can easily register and sells a variety of products including agriculture, clothing, electronics, crafts, building materials, etc.
By providing a platform to various brands and suppliers, Manukeo helps customers access vast range of products in one place at affordable prices, making online shopping experience seamless and convenient.
In this case study, we will examine how PrestaShop Development Services played a key role in expanding the online presence and improving customer experience.
Online e-Commerce Market in France
According to Statista, France is one of Europe’s e-commerce heavyweights, with a market that has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. Ranking third after Germany and Great Britain, e-commerce users in France were estimated at over 51 million in 2023.
The e-commerce market is estimated at $ 152 billion and continues to grow at a steady rate of more than 15%. Also, the unprecedented impacts of Covid-19 pandemic have further accelerated the the growth of online shopping.
Popular online marketplaces in France include Amazon, Fnac, Cdiscount, Le Bon Coin. Veepee, Vinted, etc. These marketplaces remain a practical way for French consumers to many products offered by different sellers.
Problem Statement
Manukeo was looking for an eCommerce solution and wanted to transform their online store into a fully-functioning marketplace along with a few other functionalities.
They required a number of extensions that can help them build a robust and user-friendly platform where multiple vendors can list their products.
Webkul’s team had detailed discussions for the requirements with Manukeo’s team. Based on the client’s needs, our team suggested them a set of extensions that can help scale their online business.
Implementation of PrestaShop Advanced Multi-Vendor Marketplace
PrestaShop Advanced Multi-Vendor Marketplace transforms an e-commerce store into a fully-fledged marketplace. Vendors can easily register, list their products, manage orders, track transactions, etc.
With sellers offering a wide selection of products across various categories, the marketplace extension will help Manukeo expand their business reach and offer a superb shopping experience to their customers.
The client needed a few changes in the design and layout of marketplace pages. We discussed the custom requirements of the client and successfully implemented them on the site.
PrestaShop Marketplace Seller Shipping
PrestaShop Marketplace Seller Shipping facilitates the sellers to set up their own shipping methods for the delivery of products. Moreover, the extension allows vendors to set shipping price for different zones, prices, and weight ranges.
The client had a few custom requirements in the module. They wanted to restrict some of the functionalities for the sellers. Some of the features needed to be removed from sellers end were:
- Adding speed grade and tracking URL.
- Managing handling cost and out of range behavior.
- Managing group access.
Our development team understood these needs and successfully made the required changes.
PrestaShop Marketplace Seller List
There can be hundreds of vendors selling their products on the marketplace. Searching for the sellers and products offered by them can be a tedious task for customers.
Prestashop Marketplace Seller List simplifies the search process for the buyers. The extension displays a list of all the sellers on a single page. Customers can search the vendors based on seller name, shop name, and shop location.
The client wanted to remove all of the above mentioned search filters and provide the option to filter the sellers as per categories which we successfully implemented.
PrestaShop Marketplace Stripe Payment Gateway
For seamless payment experience, we integrated a fast, reliable, and secure Stripe payment gateway for marketplace. With this extension, Manukeo can now accept secure online payments through credit or debit cards.
Also, the payment gateway splits the payment and transfer seller’s and admin’s respective amounts to their accounts.
PrestaShop Marketplace Make an Offer
By installing our PrestaShop Marketplace Make an Offer extension, Manukeo can allow their customers to buy the products in bulk. Selling in bulk will help the client increase the average order value and boost conversions on the website.
Interested customers can submit their offers based on the quantity and price. Sellers can choose to accept or decline the offer. Also, the customers can negotiate with sellers for better prices.
Prestashop Marketplace Seller Central
With our Prestashop Marketplace Seller Central, Manukeo can provide a separate page where the sellers can easily register or login on the marketplace.
Multiple theme options for the seller login page comes with the module and the store owner can choose the appropriate one as per need. Various options have been provided which will help the admin customize the appearance of seller login page.
PrestaShop Marketplace Cart and Order Split
PrestaShop Marketplace Cart and Order Split split the cart and orders on the basis of seller products. Customers will have the leverage to select desired shipping method for each seller’s product.
Separate order Ids will generate for each seller products. With this extension, Manukeo can allow the sellers to manage their orders easily and efficiently.
Final Words
Webkul’s Advanced Multi-Vendor Marketplace and it’s extensions played a key role in converting an online store into fully functioning marketplace and providing out of box features to sellers and customers.
These extensions will help Manukeo in improving customer satisfaction and drive more traffic & conversions on the website.
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