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White-Label Marketplace: Build Your Own Branded Platform

Discover how agencies can launch their own branded marketplace using GrootMade's white-label solution, complete with custom domains and full catalog control.

Emily Rodriguez

Emily Rodriguez

White-Label Marketplace for Agencies

As an agency, you want to offer premium WP tools to your clients, but building your own marketplace from scratch is expensive, time-consuming, and requires ongoing maintenance.

GrootMade's white-label solution lets you launch your own branded marketplace in days, not months. Here's how it works.

What is White-Label?

White-label means you can:

  • Use your own branding — Your logo, colors, and design
  • Custom domain — Your marketplace at yourdomain.com
  • Full catalog control — Choose which products to offer
  • Client management — Manage your clients' access
  • Pricing control — Set your own pricing structure
  • No GrootMade branding — Clients see only your brand

You get all the infrastructure, library, and features—but it looks and feels like your own platform.

Why Agencies Choose White-Label

Revenue Opportunity

Instead of just using tools, you can:

  • Resell access — Offer marketplace access as a service
  • Recurring revenue — Monthly subscriptions from clients
  • Upsell services — Bundle marketplace with your services
  • Premium positioning — Position yourself as a full-service provider

Competitive Advantage

Stand out from other agencies by:

  • Unique offering — Not every agency has a marketplace
  • Value-added service — Clients get tools plus your expertise
  • Client retention — Clients stay for the tools and service
  • Professional image — Shows technical capability

Operational Benefits

Simplify your workflow:

  • One platform — Manage tools and clients in one place
  • Automated updates — Clients get updates automatically
  • Reduced support — Less time explaining tool access
  • Scalable — Add clients without adding infrastructure

How It Works

Setup Process

  1. Choose your plan — Select white-label subscription tier
  2. Configure branding — Upload logo, set colors, customize design
  3. Select products — Choose which products to include
  4. Set pricing — Configure subscription tiers and pricing
  5. Go live — Launch your branded marketplace

Customization Options

Branding

  • Logo and favicon — Your branding throughout
  • Color scheme — Match your brand colors
  • Custom CSS — Advanced styling options
  • Email templates — Branded client communications

Domain

  • Custom domain — marketplace.yourdomain.com
  • SSL certificate — Included and managed
  • DNS configuration — We handle the technical setup
  • Subdomain option — Or use a subdomain

Catalog

  • Product selection — Choose from our full library
  • Custom categories — Organize products your way
  • Featured products — Highlight what you want
  • Product descriptions — Customize or use ours

Client Management

  • User accounts — Clients create accounts on your platform
  • Subscription tiers — Multiple pricing options
  • Usage tracking — See what clients are using
  • Billing integration — Connect your payment processor

Pricing Models

You can structure pricing however you want:

Subscription Tiers

  • Free tier — Limited access to attract clients
  • Basic tier — Essential tools for small clients
  • Pro tier — Full access for larger clients
  • Enterprise tier — Custom pricing for big accounts

Usage-Based

  • Per-site pricing — Charge per WP site
  • Per-download pricing — Pay-as-you-go model
  • Credit system — Prepaid credits for downloads
  • Hybrid model — Combine subscription and usage

Bundled Services

  • Tool access + hosting — Bundle with hosting
  • Tool access + support — Include your support services
  • Tool access + development — Include development hours
  • All-in-one — Complete agency package

Real-World Examples

Web Design Agency

Challenge: Clients need premium themes but can't afford individual licenses.

Solution: White-label marketplace with "Designer" subscription tier.

Result:

  • Clients get access to 500+ premium themes
  • Agency charges $99/month per client
  • 50 clients = $4,950/month recurring revenue
  • Clients stay longer because of tool access

Development Agency

Challenge: Managing tool licenses for multiple client projects is expensive.

Solution: White-label marketplace with per-project pricing.

Result:

  • Charge $500 per project for tool access
  • 20 projects/month = $10,000/month
  • No license management overhead
  • Clients see value in included tools

Marketing Agency

Challenge: Clients need plugins but don't understand licensing.

Solution: White-label marketplace bundled with marketing services.

Result:

  • Tools included in $2,000/month retainer
  • Clients see added value
  • Agency differentiates from competitors
  • Higher client retention

Getting Started

Step 1: Evaluate Your Needs

Consider:

  • How many clients will use the marketplace?
  • What products do they need?
  • What pricing model works for you?
  • What's your technical capability?

Step 2: Choose Your Plan

We offer white-label plans for:

  • Small agencies — Up to 50 clients
  • Mid-size agencies — 50-200 clients
  • Large agencies — 200+ clients
  • Enterprise — Custom solutions

Step 3: Configure Your Marketplace

Work with our team to:

  • Set up branding and design
  • Configure domain and SSL
  • Select products for your catalog
  • Set up pricing and subscriptions
  • Test the platform

Step 4: Launch

  • Soft launch — Test with a few clients
  • Marketing — Promote to your client base
  • Support — We help with technical issues
  • Optimize — Refine based on usage

Support and Maintenance

What We Handle

  • Infrastructure — Servers, CDN, security
  • Product updates — Library stays current
  • Security scanning — All products scanned
  • Technical support — Platform issues
  • Feature updates — New marketplace features

What You Handle

  • Client relationships — Your clients, your support
  • Billing — Your pricing, your payments
  • Marketing — Promote your marketplace
  • Content — Customize product descriptions
  • Onboarding — Help clients get started

ROI Calculation

Let's calculate potential revenue:

Example: 100 clients × $50/month = $5,000/month

Costs:

  • White-label plan: $299/month
  • Net revenue: $4,701/month = $56,412/year

Time investment:

  • Setup: 10 hours
  • Monthly maintenance: 2 hours
  • Hourly rate: $2,350/hour (first year)

Best Practices

  1. Start small — Launch with select clients first
  2. Gather feedback — Learn what clients need
  3. Iterate — Improve based on usage
  4. Market it — Promote as a key differentiator
  5. Bundle services — Combine with your core services

Common Questions

Can I customize everything?

Yes. Logo, colors, domain, product selection, pricing—all customizable.

What about support?

We handle platform support. You handle client relationships.

How long does setup take?

Typically 1-2 weeks from signup to launch.

Can I change products later?

Yes. Add or remove products anytime.

What if I need help?

We provide setup assistance and ongoing support.

Getting Started

Ready to launch your marketplace?

  1. View white-label plans
  2. Schedule a demo
  3. Talk to our team

Build your branded marketplace today.


Interested? Contact us to discuss your white-label needs or view pricing.