Introduction to WP Sell Services

WP Sell Services turns your WordPress site into a fully functional service marketplace -- think Fiverr or Upwork, but on your own website, under your brand, and with you earning commission on every sale.

Who Is This For?

Whether you are an entrepreneur launching a niche marketplace, an agency expanding into a platform model, or someone who sees an opportunity to connect service providers with clients -- WP Sell Services is built for you.

Here are some real-world examples of what people are building:

  • Freelancer marketplace -- Connect designers, writers, and developers with clients
  • Tutoring platform -- Let tutors list subjects and pricing, students book sessions
  • Consulting directory -- Business consultants offer packages, clients purchase directly
  • Coaching site -- Life coaches, fitness coaches, and mentors sell structured programs
  • Agency network -- Multiple agencies list services under one marketplace umbrella
  • Creative services hub -- Photographers, videographers, and musicians offer gig-based work

Why WP Sell Services?

Highlight What It Means for You
No WooCommerce required Your marketplace works out of the box with built-in Stripe, PayPal, and offline payments
3-tier pricing packages Vendors offer Basic, Standard, and Premium options so buyers can choose what fits
Built-in order system Full workflow from payment to delivery, with messaging, revisions, and deadlines
Reviews and ratings 5-star review system builds trust and helps buyers find top vendors
Dispute resolution Structured process with admin mediation when things go wrong
Buyer requests Buyers post what they need, vendors submit proposals -- like a job board
Mobile-ready design Responsive templates that look great on phones, tablets, and desktops
Vendor dashboard Vendors manage everything -- services, orders, earnings, messages -- from the frontend
4 seller levels New Seller, Rising Seller, Top Rated, and Pro Seller -- vendors level up based on performance

Feature Overview: Free vs Pro

Feature Free Pro
Service listings and categories Included Included
Order management and messaging Included Included
Reviews, disputes, and buyer requests Included Included
Vendor dashboard and seller levels Included Included
Built-in checkout (Stripe, PayPal, Offline) Included Included
Commission system with per-vendor rates Included Included
Gallery images per service Up to 4 Unlimited [PRO]
Service add-ons Up to 3 Unlimited [PRO]
FAQs per service Up to 5 Unlimited [PRO]
Video embeds 1 1
WooCommerce, EDD, FluentCart -- [PRO]
Razorpay payment gateway -- [PRO]
Wallet integrations (TeraWallet, MyCred, etc.) -- [PRO]
Analytics dashboards (CSV export on the admin screen) -- [PRO]
Cloud storage (Amazon S3, Google Cloud, DO) -- [PRO]

What You Can Build

  1. A Fiverr-style gig marketplace -- Vendors create service listings with packages, buyers browse and purchase, you earn a percentage on every order
  2. A tutoring platform -- Teachers list subjects with hourly rates, students pick a package and submit their learning goals
  3. A home services directory -- Plumbers, electricians, and cleaners offer fixed-price packages with clear delivery timelines
  4. A content creation marketplace -- Writers, designers, and video editors sell creative services with revision options
  5. A professional consulting hub -- Business advisors offer strategy sessions with tiered pricing (basic review, full audit, ongoing retainer)

Two Ways to Buy: Browse or Request

Your marketplace supports two complete buying modes -- both included in the free version.

Mode 1: Browse and Buy (Fiverr-style)

The classic marketplace flow. Vendors list services, buyers browse and purchase.

  1. Vendors create services -- They use a guided wizard to build professional listings with pricing packages, images, and FAQs
  2. Buyers browse and purchase -- They find services, pick a package (Basic, Standard, or Premium), add optional extras, and pay
  3. Orders flow automatically -- The system handles requirements collection, messaging, delivery, revisions, and reviews
  4. Everyone gets paid -- You earn your commission, vendors receive their earnings after a clearance period

Mode 2: Post a Request and Get Quotes (Upwork-style)

The reverse marketplace flow. Buyers describe what they need, vendors compete with proposals.

  1. Buyer posts a request -- They describe their project, set a budget range, pick a category, and upload reference files
  2. Vendors submit proposals -- Qualified sellers see the request and pitch their services with a price, timeline, and cover letter
  3. Buyer compares and accepts -- They review all proposals side by side, check vendor ratings and portfolios, and accept the best fit
  4. Order is created and payment collected -- Accepting a proposal creates an order automatically, the buyer pays at checkout, and work begins
  5. Same order workflow from here -- Requirements, messaging, delivery, revisions, and reviews all work identically to Mode 1

This is not a light add-on -- it is a fully built-out feature with its own CPT (wpss_request), proposal management, status tracking (Open, In Review, Hired, Expired), automatic expiry after 30 days, email notifications for new proposals, and a dedicated dashboard section for both buyers and vendors.

Why Both Modes Matter

Mode Best For Example
Browse and Buy Standardized services with clear deliverables "I need a logo -- here are the packages"
Post a Request Custom projects where scope needs discussion "I need a website redesign -- what can you do for $2,000?"

Most successful marketplaces use both. Some buyers know exactly what they want (Mode 1). Others need to describe their project and let experts propose solutions (Mode 2). Supporting both means you never lose a potential transaction.

Getting Started

Ready to build your marketplace? Here is the path:

  1. Install the plugin -- Takes about 2 minutes
  2. Run initial setup -- Configure your marketplace name, currency, and commission
  3. Compare Free vs Pro -- See everything both versions offer

Your marketplace can be live today.

Guides by Role

For Buyers

For Vendors