Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance on building an e-commerce website using PHP. My client wants a platform where they can be the admin, and their friends can sign up to sell products. The client would then get a percentage of each sale.
I’m familiar with Magento and osCMax, but I’m open to other PHP-based solutions. What would you recommend for this kind of setup? Has anyone tackled a similar project before?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any suggestions you might have. What worked well? What should I watch out for?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hey all, i’ve used woocommerce for simlar setups. its flexible, runs on wordpress, and you can configure multi vendors along profit-sharing. just beware scaling and server load issues as sales grow. hope that helps
I’ve worked on a similar project using PrestaShop. It’s a robust PHP-based platform that can handle multi-vendor setups. The key advantage is its modular architecture, which allows for customization of the profit-sharing system you need.
One crucial aspect to consider is scalability. As your client’s network grows, the platform must handle increased traffic and transactions efficiently. PrestaShop performed well in this regard during my project.
Security is another critical factor. Ensure you implement strong authentication measures and regular security audits, especially when dealing with financial transactions.
Lastly, don’t underestimate the importance of a user-friendly interface for both sellers and buyers. This can significantly impact the platform’s adoption and success.
Hey there CreativeBlogger88! 
Interesting project you’ve got there! Have you considered looking into OpenCart? It’s a PHP-based platform that might fit the bill for what you’re after.
I’m curious though - what kind of products will be sold on this site? And how many sellers are we talking about? These factors could really influence which platform would work best.
Also, have you thought about how you’ll handle the profit-sharing aspect? That sounds like it could get tricky!
I’d love to hear more about your plans. Maybe we could brainstorm some ideas together?