Zaarly's online marketplace phases out the "Request Anything" feature to focus on Storefronts.
Zaarly, the local custom commerce company, is releasing the most significant update of its short existence today. Originally conceived as a "want engine" that allows buyers to order customized services or products from local artisans, Zaarly is adding Storefronts to showcase the most outstanding sellers and offers.
Zaarly Anywhere, meet Ubokia Everywhere.
Ubokia, the reverse Craigslist where buyers tell sellers what they want, is releasing new capability called Ubokia Everywhere, which will enable any site on the internet to create its own unique marketplace of wants.
And the new update seems to be a direct response to sort-of-kind-of competitor Zaarly.
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Is it fair to comb through Craigslist ads looking for people to win over to your own online marketplace?
That’s what Zaarly, an online marketplace for people to post items they need, appears to be doing.
In an email thread …
