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I am considering starting a mall type site.  Any have a good recommendation?

Here are my criteria:
1.  Multiple users (sellers) can upload images and descriptions for unique items
2.  search engine friendly
3.  ability to either deduct commission from sale, or ability to charge fees at the end of the month

Thanks in advance!

I`m not sure, but isn`t this type of site called a "directory?"

How are you going to drive people to the site? Most people want to have items on a site that is heavily used. This concept sounds a little like Ebay. Is there a specific market, products, or identity that will make you unique? Are you going to develop the site yourself? Sites like this are usually extensive in their development in order for people to download content and be buy/sell through a site requires substantial user protection on the site to prevent theft. Just some ideas to toss around. Alicia

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Magento Commerce is a great open source e-commerce platform. It is a traditional shopping cart, but maybe there are developers that could modify it to fit your needs.

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Hi,

What you need is something called "Community eCommerce Website Development."  If I understand you correctly you want to build a website that the community (i.e. members) can upload/sell their own products, correct?

Read this:

http://www.webbizideas.com/website-design/ecommerce/community.html

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