* Topics * [Guide](/academy/guide/) * [Video course](/academy/marketplace-video-course/) * [The podcast](/academy/marketplace-academy-podcast/) [Subscribe](#subscribe-academy) # All Marketplace Academy articles136 Everything you need to know about building a successful marketplace business in one place. ##### Topics [Business model](/academy/business-model/)[The Backstage](/academy/backstage/)[Marketing & growth](/academy/marketing-growth/)[Platform technology](/academy/platform-technology/)[Insurance](/academy/insurance/)[Starting a marketplace](/academy/start-a-marketplace/) ![Vibecoding a marketplace - Photo by Jackson Sophat on Unsplash](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/acKWR5GXnQHGY6Ri_jackson-sophat-_t-l5FFH8VA-unsplash.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Starting a marketplace [Can you vibe-code an online marketplace?](/academy/can-you-vibe-code-a-marketplace/) I spent 60+ hours trying to vibe-code a marketplace. Here's what vibe coding can and can't do for marketplace founders today. by Sjoerd Handgraaf ![Hand holding smartphone with empty screen on light background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aYNOQN0YXLCxVXPG_Marketplace-mobile-app.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Starting a marketplacePlatform technologyMarketing & growth [Marketplace mobile app: why, when, and how to build one](/academy/marketplace-mobile-app-why-when-how/) Learn if building a mobile app is the right call for your marketplace, when is the best time to make the investment, and what options you have for your tech stack. by Juho Makkonen ![Colorful 3D modular network with geometric frames on purple background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aXIsbQIvOtkhB0Y6_Stocksy_txp206a3d9erME400_Large_7160347.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C500&w=3840&fit=max) Marketing & growth [AEO for marketplaces](/academy/aeo-for-marketplaces/) AI can be a growth advantage for marketplaces. Learn how you can optimize your marketplace to appear in answer engines (AEO). by Mira Muurinen ![Sage green background with salmon pink credit cards with world map on the upper left corner, black Mollie logo in bottom right corner.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aN0vOp5xUNkB1Xln_mollie.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Platform technologyStarting a marketplace [Mollie marketplace payments – overview of key features](/academy/marketplace-payments/mollie-overview/) Are you considering using Mollie to process payments on your marketplace? Here's an overview of its features, pricing, and support so you can weigh it against other options. by Mira Muurinen ![Yellow locks and keys against a yellow background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aN0IFZ5xUNkB1WP__Most-common-marketplace-attack-types.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C78%2C1200%2C600&w=3840&fit=max) Starting a marketplacePlatform technology [The 8 most common attacks on marketplaces, and how to defend against them](/academy/most-common-marketplace-attacks/) Online marketplaces are prime targets for attacks. Here's what you should know about defending your marketplace against the most common risks. by Mira Muurinen ![Person against a blue background, dressed in a blue shirt, holding a blue book with black letters falling out.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aM01P2GNHVfTPdYv_Marketplace-strategy-principles.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C300%2C1200%2C500&w=3840&fit=max) Starting a marketplaceMarketing & growth [10 principles for a strong marketplace strategy](/academy/marketplace-strategy-principles/) Learn the principles behind a strong marketplace strategy… and the pitfalls they'll will help you avoid. by Mira Muurinen ![Bright orange geometric blocks of different shapes and sizes arranged on a bright blue background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aEgkobh8WN-LV7m6_hero-european-accessibility-act-for-onenline-marketplaces.png.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C308%2C2400%2C1000&w=3840&fit=max) Platform technology [European Accessibility Act for online marketplaces](/academy/european-accessibility-act-for-online-marketplaces/) All the key information on the upcoming EU regulation compiled. by Mira Muurinen ![Sage green background with salmon pink credit cards with world map on the upper left corner, purple Fondy logo in bottom right corner.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Z5IJ3JbqstJ99xcr_fondy.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Platform technologyStarting a marketplace [Fondy marketplace payments: overview of key features](/academy/marketplace-payments/fondy-overview/) Are you considering Fondy to power your marketplace payments? Here's our thorough overview on its key features, pricing, and more. by Mira Muurinen ![](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/ZwVDJ4F3NbkBXBBM_Customer-funding-money-ladder-2.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Starting a marketplace [How to raise funding for a Sharetribe-powered marketplace](/academy/raising-funding-sharetribe-marketplaces/) Lessons from 30+ Sharetribe-powered marketplaces that have raised a total of $66M in venture funding. by Sjoerd Handgraaf ![3d pattern of many globes on turquoise-blue background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/ZvaNfbVsGrYSwEdH_Howtoscaleyourmarketplace.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C60%2C1200%2C500&w=3840&fit=max) Marketing & growth [How to scale your marketplace](/academy/how-to-scale-your-marketplace/) Our advice in most articles on this blog is to not scale your marketplace yet. Not in this one. In this article, we'll lay out the four stages of expanding your business to new categories, user groups, and locations. by Juho Makkonen ![Sage green background with salmon pink credit cards with world map on the upper left corner, blue and gray Trystao logo in bottom right corner.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/ZshFyEaF0TcGJWTo_Trustap-marketplace-payments.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Platform technologyStarting a marketplace [Trustap marketplace payments–overview of key features](/academy/marketplace-payments/trustap-overview/) Is Trustap the right marketplace payment partner for you? Here's an overview of Trustap's key features, pricing, support, and more. by Mira Muurinen ![Half of the image diagonally shows colorful, assembled puzzle pieces on a pale yellow surface. 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