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Do you need to have a website before building Sharetribe mobile marketplace app?

The question many marketplace owners ask is: Do I need a website before developing a Sharetribe mobile marketplace app? The answer is No! Thanks to Sharetribe and Journeyhorizon, now you can skip building website and go straight to your mobile app.

Launch your marketplace as a mobile app for iOS and Android with Journeyhorizon
A revolution approach with Journeyhorizon mobile app template

Unlike traditional methods, Journeyhorizon offers a game-changing solution. With Sharetribe mobile app template by Journeyhorizon, you can bypass the need for a website and directly develop a fully functional mobile app for your marketplace.
Every essential feature - from product management to transactions and user profiles - is integrated into the app. This is the perfect solution for businesses focusing on mobile-first strategies.
Benefits of starting with mobile app first

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Save time and cost:
No need to develop both a website and a mobile app. Focus all your resources on the platform where most of your users are - mobile.
Optimised for mobile experiences:
A standalone mobile app ensures faster load times, intuitive interfaces and seamless navigation without depending on a web backend.
No limit on features:
Journeyhorizon's mobile app template ensures that all marketplace functionalities can be built directly into the mobile app, from online payments to transaction management.
Why choose Journeyhorizon?

Journeyhorizon is more than just a provider of Sharetribe mobile app templates; they are a team of leading Sharetribe experts and a trusted Sharetribe partner, offering tailored solutions and full support. They're also the pioneer of building mobile app templates for a marketplace to help all marketplace owners save their costs and easily create an app as customers's dream.

One-time setup fee to build and deploy your app to the iOS and Android Play stores! Just for $199! Very cheap compared to thousands dollars of hiring an agency to create an app.
Build your marketplace directly on app, without the need for a website.
Customisable and Flexible: Journeyhorizon will tailor the solution to make a personalised mobile app that aligns with your brand.
Comprehensive support: From setup to user experience optimisation, we ensure your app runs smoothly and efficiently.
When you should build a mobile marketplace app first?

If your audience is mobile-first:
Targeting users who predominantly use mobile devices? A mobile app will maximise your reach and engagement.
When speed to market matters:
Journeyhorizon mobile app template allows you to launch your marketplace quickly, reducing development timelines.
To focus your budget on one platform:
Skipping the website enables you to channel all resources into perfecting you app - from its design to its functionally.

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