Mika
VIP Contributor
Facebook is not just a social media platform, it is also a platform for social commerce. There are multiple ways to start selling on Facebook and the most common options are Facebook Shop and Facebook Marketplace. Even though these features can be used by individual sellers as well as businesses to sell almost anything, they have distinct features.
Facebook Shop allows you to create a virtual store on your Facebook page and directly sell to your customers through your shop. Even though this can be used by individuals, this is basically designed for small businesses that cannot afford to have their own online store. With Facebook Shop you can create your listing and manage orders and customer inquiries without leaving Facebook.
Even though Facebook Marketplace can be used by businesses, this is basically a selling program aimed at individuals. Facebook marketplace is designed to sell locally. You can sell old as well as new items through Facebook Marketplace to the people in your area. You accept payment outside Facebook and arrange for delievery.
With Facebook Shop, you can sell globally, however, Facebook Marketplace allows you to sell locally only. You cannot sell outside your country, in fact, your items are not even visible to users in other regions.
Facebook Shop allows you to create a virtual store on your Facebook page and directly sell to your customers through your shop. Even though this can be used by individuals, this is basically designed for small businesses that cannot afford to have their own online store. With Facebook Shop you can create your listing and manage orders and customer inquiries without leaving Facebook.
Even though Facebook Marketplace can be used by businesses, this is basically a selling program aimed at individuals. Facebook marketplace is designed to sell locally. You can sell old as well as new items through Facebook Marketplace to the people in your area. You accept payment outside Facebook and arrange for delievery.
With Facebook Shop, you can sell globally, however, Facebook Marketplace allows you to sell locally only. You cannot sell outside your country, in fact, your items are not even visible to users in other regions.
