Building a Two-Sided Marketplace and Custom Shopify Sales Channel App
Node.js
Marketplace
Shopify PLUS
Integration
AWS
Infrastructure
Solutions
Industries
Technologies
About Project
BuyVerde is a two-sided marketplace designed for ESG-focused consumers seeking verified, socially responsible businesses. For merchants, BuyVerde offers a platform where their sustainability efforts are recognized, helping them connect with like-minded shoppers.
Objectives
- Complete the development of a two-sided marketplace.
- Build a public Shopify sales channel app to connect ESG brands with BuyVerde.
- Improve backend infrastructure for scalability and performance.
- Provide strategic guidance to support BuyVerde’s growth.
Challenges
Solutions
Incomplete Marketplace Development
BuyVerde’s marketplace was only partially built, requiring a reliable development partner to finalize and launch the platform.
Comprehensive Code Audit and Completion
Conducted a comprehensive code audit, identified key improvements, and executed a structured roadmap to complete development on time and within budget.
Complex Backend Logic & Infrastructure Issues
The existing backend had inefficient infrastructure and complex logic, causing stability and performance issues.
Infrastructure and Backend Improvements
Optimized the infrastructure and backend logic, ensuring a more scalable and stable marketplace as BuyVerde’s internal team expanded.
Connecting ESG Brands on Shopify
BuyVerde needed a Shopify sales channel app to seamlessly onboard ESG brands.
Development of Shopify Sales Channel App
Built a custom Shopify sales channel app from scratch, allowing ESG brands to list products directly on BuyVerde.
Budget Constraints
BuyVerde needed to optimize costs while integrating new technology.
Strategic Technology Integration
Leveraged existing tech where possible, introducing new tools only when necessary, to ensure a cost-effective development approach.
our Project strategy
Overview of the critical steps that shaped the project’s success and addressed its key challenges.
Code Audit and Roadmap Confirmation
Conducted a detailed code audit to identify unknown bugs and infrastructure issues, confirmed the roadmap with buyVerde, and prioritized tasks for completion.
Marketplace and App Development
We finalized two-sided marketplace development with a focus on UX and stability. Then we designed and launched the Shopify sales channel app, meeting Shopify’s approval standards.
Strategic Partnership and Growth Support
Provided ongoing technical and business consulting, ensuring BuyVerde was positioned for sustainable growth. We then supported their capital-raising efforts with strategic insights.
Project results
Spiral Scout successfully launched BuyVerde’s two-sided marketplace, which now hosts thousands of ESG-certified products from vetted brands. We developed a Shopify Sales Channel App, making BuyVerde one of only 24 approved Shopify Sales Channel apps in 2022, alongside major players like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. By optimizing the backend infrastructure, we improved platform stability and scalability, ensuring BuyVerde could support future growth. Our partnership extends beyond development, as we continue to provide strategic guidance on technology, marketplace expansion, and investment strategies to accelerate BuyVerde’s success.
deliverables
- Marketplace Development & Launch: Completed a fully operational marketplace that supports thousands of ESG-certified products and continues to scale.
- Shopify Sales Channel App Approval: Built from scratch and approved by Shopify, placing BuyVerde among an elite group of just 24 Sales Channel apps in 2022.
- Performance & Scalability Gains: Optimized backend systems, reducing server load by 40%, improving response times by 30%, and enabling a 99.9% uptime.
- Strategic Growth & Investment Support: Provided business insights that helped BuyVerde position itself for investment opportunities and future expansion.
OVERALL SCORE
At Spiral Scout, we believe that when it comes to Shopify sales channel development and delivery, it’s time for a change.
5.0
SCHEDULING
On Time / Deadline
5.0
QUALITY
Service & Deliverables
4.5
COST
Value / Within Estimates
5.0
NPS
Willing to Refer
