SEE IT IN ACTION

Marketplace2006 has evolved from the Oregon Wool Growers Association website at www.oregonwool.com. Please visit this website to get a feel for an active and thriving implementation of this code.

WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?

Marketplace2006 is designed for flexibility. Some examples of how it can be used:

A wide-open community marketplace site offering a broad range of products from a local area. Ex: "From Our Town"

A specialty store where artisans in a particular niche join together for marketing strength. Ex: "Hand-made Cheese"

A 24/7 extension of a weekly farmer's market. All the small seller can gain notice and sales even when the "market" is closed. Ex: "Mainstreet Farmer's Market"

A "for-sale-by-owner" real estate site. Start your own MLS service for thousands less per home. Ex: "Village Realty"

An art gallery where artists can reach a broader audience with dramatically lower costs than a physical gallery. Ex: "Glass Blower's Gallery"

A hobby-focused marketplace. A helpful and income generating add-on to any website specializing in a particular hobby. Hobbyist can sell items while business selling to the hobbyist can also market their wares. Ex: "Fly-tying Marketplace"

Any site where local businesses and individuals want to join forces to compete with the big chains and corporate websites..

HOW EASY IS IT TO USE?

Members get their own page to manage directly from any web browser. To edit their profile and product lists, they just click any "Add" or "Edit" link on this page. A simple form appears to fill out and submit. Pictures get resized automatically, thumbnail images are created...and everything gets automatically added to the main shopping page and main member listings.