What would cost if I wanted to build similar website like Fiverr?

[PanetCute]

What is the approximate cost of developing a large freelance marketplace similar to Fiverr, considering both the creation and promotion aspects? Can the website be hosted on WordPress or does it require traditional custom coding?

Additionally, what are the important factors to consider or be cautious about during the development process?

Thank you.

 

[Pellico]

Running a "large" site like Fiverr incurs costs in the millions, but replicating a similar frontend and backend could set you back in the five-figure range. It's not just about the theme; it's the clientele, users, and brand they've built over the years.

 

[SosaHelpful]

promotion

I believe this is the most challenging part. If you want to promote it like Fiverr, you'll need a significant budget—at least $20,000 to $30,000 for a quality creation.

 

[PanetCute]

Running a "large" site like Fiverr incurs costs in the millions, but replicating a similar frontend and backend could set you back in the five-figure range. It's not just about the theme; it's the clientele, users, and brand they've built over the years.

Absolutely, I understand. It took Fiverr a long time to build up, and I know it has to start somewhere.

 

[Coanetq]

For hosting and design, you can start with a budget of $1,000 to $1,500. Custom design may require more, depending on your specific needs. Marketing costs can vary greatly based on your budget.

I developed a marketplace similar to Fiverr for a client a few years ago. We purchased a script from a developer and handled the hosting. The site is still up and running.

The key challenge is attracting buyers; sellers are generally easier to find. If I remember correctly, our client has over 2,000 users on their site.

This information is meant to help—please don’t request the client’s URL.

 

[Bracell]

You can find a functioning marketplace script on sites like CodeCanyon for as low as $50. However, to gain traction, you’ll likely need to invest tens of thousands in marketing. In today’s market, your best strategy might be to focus on a very specific niche within freelancing and cover that niche comprehensively. A broad freelancing marketplace is challenging to establish without a substantial investment.