Choosing between an ecommerce platform and a marketplace is one of the first strategic decisions a growing brand faces online. The ecommerce platform vs marketplace question comes down to a trade-off between control and reach: your own store gives you ownership of the brand and the customer, while a marketplace gives you an established audience and buyer intent from day one.

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