With the help of the internet, anyone can sell online nowadays without having to hold inventory and even without building their own website or online store. No matter what type of product or service you want to sell, you can immediately promote it online and get extra cash. You can easily find the best places to sell your products online.
Whether you’re sourcing products at wholesale prices or just want to declutter your living space, there will always be a sales channel that’s perfect for you.
Best Online Marketplaces For Selling Your Products
We have compiled 10 of the best places to sell your products online and earn from customers all over the world even while you sleep.
1. Amazon
You know Amazon, right? You probably heard it in the movies. But that was a different Amazon, though.
According to SimilarWeb, Amazon ranks number one for e-commerce and Shopping in the United States. That being said, it’s undeniable that Amazon is a great platform for selling your products.
With sellers from 102 countries worldwide, Amazon is definitely a lucrative platform for any type of business, serving as the go-to marketplace for online shopping.
The Amazon FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) Program is just one of the things that you will look forward to if you plan to sell through the Amazon website.
2. Shopify
If you have been around the e-commerce industry for a while now, then you have probably heard about Shopify.
Shopify is the best option if you want to create an online store fast, integrate dropshipping, and reach a wider audience.
With Shopify, you get to have your own website with your preferred domain name — or shall I say website name.
What’s good with Shopify is that they are dedicated to building eCommerce stores, which allows you to create your own eCommerce website even without coding and design skills.
What’s more is that they partnered with the best dropshipping suppliers, allowing you to automate product listings and freeing you from the burden of product inventory.
Another thing you will look forward to is its ability to promote and sell your products on various channels like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Etsy, Amazon, and Walmart.
3. eBay
Being the original online selling website founded in 1995, eBay is still a good choice for selling your products. You can sell almost anything on eBay, even secondhand goods. It also has a wider market, just like Amazon.
The downside of selling on eBay, though, is its selling fees. They charge a non-refundable fee to list your item, and there’s another “insertion” fee.
If you plan to sell on eBay, it’s best that you check their policies first so as not to run out of your business budget, especially if you are just starting out.
4. Etsy
Do you know Etsy? Well, you should check it by now, especially if you are into handmade goods, arts, collectibles, antiques, and even digital products. Yes, digital products.
Apart from creating your own website, Etsy is the best option to sell your digital products, especially if you do not know how to create your own website and if you don’t have a big budget.
With Etsy, you can list your item for only $0.20. That’s only around 10 pesos here in the Philippines, and you can have it listed there for four months or until the item sells.
When you successfully sell an item, the transaction fee is also lower, which is only 5% plus around a $0.25 processing fee.
If you are just starting out and want to sell to a wider market, Etsy is definitely the best choice.
5. YouTube
You might be wondering why YouTube is included, but it is actually one of the greatest platforms out there that you can use to promote your products or services.
While it does not allow you to add an online shop, YouTube allows you to promote your products in the form of videos with links in the description section for the viewer to click.
While YouTube mainly focuses on videos, it is a good platform to promote your products in the form of reviews.
Affiliate links also work well on YouTube. If you’re the type who doesn’t want to hold inventory and wants to earn little commissions from Affiliate Links, then YouTube can be a good option even if you do not have a huge following yet.
6. Facebook
Not everyone loves Facebook, but it’s undeniably one of the biggest social media platforms ever existed, with roughly 2.89 billion active users monthly as of the second quarter this year, according to Statista.
While its original purpose was mainly to connect Harvard students, Facebook has evolved into one of the leading sites around the world to date.
Not only is Facebook connecting people around the globe, but they have also set up a marketplace and even allows users to create Facebook pages to promote their products or services.
Aside from Facebook marketplaces and pages, Facebook groups have also become one of the greatest avenues to promote a brand.
While pages allow you to add a shop to your page, marketplaces and groups allow you to immediately list your products — and it’s for FREE.
It’s high time you tried creating a Facebook page or group to promote your products, even those from your official website, or simply an affiliate link.
7. Instagram
If you have not explored Instagram yet, it’s high time you checked the platform. Being a visual platform, Instagram is a perfect site to promote your products and services.
If you don’t know yet, Influencers around the world have been earning through Instagram through brand collaborations and even through their own products.
Kylie Jenner is just one of the famous Instagram Influencers who earn big on Instagram while also promoting her own cosmetics line.
What’s great about Instagram is that you get to showcase your products directly to them on your platform. Upon visiting your page, they will instantly see your products.
What’s more amazing is that you get to use their reels, which allows you to reach a wider audience.
If your products are Fashion-related, Instagram is definitely a friend.
8. Lazada
If you are from the Philippines or somewhere in Asia, Lazada is a great choice for selling your products online, not only for being the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia, but also for being owned by Alibaba, and you certainly know Alibaba if you have been shopping online.
Alibaba is a successful e-commerce company, and Lazada has also followed in its footsteps, becoming the gateway to the world’s fastest-growing online commerce markets.
What’s great about selling on Lazada is that you get to reach more customers and sell in all major ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Not only that. Lazada is also open to sellers worldwide, including Hong Kong, China, Europe, and the US, with low upfront costs.
If you want to reach a market that’s ready to buy, then go for Lazada.
9. Shopee
If you are from the Philippines, Shopee is another great choice for selling online, just like Lazada.
Shopee allows you to easily list your products without having to constantly upload your items to different platforms, and also allows you to enjoy promos like vouchers and the FREE SHIPPING program that not only benefits customers but also sellers who want to get more sales.
As long as your pickup address is accessible by Shopee’s partner courier, you will certainly be able to sell almost any product smoothly on Shopee, even secondhand goods.
If you have been buying products from Shopee, you can immediately create your shop from your account by heading to the “Me” section, then looking for “Start Selling”.
10. Blog
A blog can be a part of a website, but it can also be mainly about product reviews or promotions. While you can do this on your Facebook page or personal Facebook account, a blog is another medium to promote your products or services in the form of articles or banner ads.
What’s great about having your own blog is that you get to explain the benefits of the products in long form.
You can also choose to simply add an image of a product linked to your website, while at the same time providing value to your readers by giving tips on how to use the products or the best products to choose from.
If you don’t know how to get started, you may check our guide on how to start a blog best for beginners on a tight budget, don’t have coding and web design skills.
Conclusion
No matter what you plan to sell, there will definitely be an eCommerce platform that’s perfect for you.
Whether you’re a manufacturer, a distributor, or a small retailer, you can always sell your products online. You just have to choose the right eCommerce site depending on your target market and marketing budget.
Do you know any online selling platforms that are not listed here? Let us know in the comments section.
