Marketplace self-integration

You were redirected here to understand catalog self-integration on a marketplace: how it works, how we operate, and how to succeed.

Marketplace vs eBay

Listing on eBay is often simpler and less restrictive — and that’s true. Historically eBay was not a marketplace but an auction / classifieds site: a product is not unique. Each listing is its own page. If 10 sellers sell the same item, there are 10 pages — hence how easy publishing feels.

Do It Yourself (DIY)

DIY is the model we follow.

Marketplace integration is technical; third-party integration services are expensive. By choosing self-integration, you chose DIY. We provide the tool so you can integrate as easily and cost-effectively as possible.

Technical aspects

The module removes the heavy technical work: no complex files to craft by hand, no programming required. It is meant to be usable by everyone.

Educational approach

You are the key actor. With the docs and guidance we provide, you drive the integration. Time-to-go-live varies (technical and human factors).

Technical: hosting, server environment, catalog structure and content quality.

Human: ability to absorb information, motivation, willingness to learn, clear and courteous communication.

The goal is that you learn and master the integration so you stay autonomous for later syncs, without needing a third party.

Support

Support helps when there is a technical issue on our side, an unclear explanation, or missing information.

Access to support and module updates requires an active Business Care subscription, or:

Cdiscount Marketplace – One year support and updates

Contact via chat or email — see Support CDiscount.

We keep the documentation and the module updated to reduce the need for support.

Services

We never work on clients’ infrastructures (we never ask for back-office access) and we do not sell integration service work. We are not a service agency and do not compete with your own technical partners.

Difficulties

You may hit obstacles. A common remark is: “If you did it yourselves, it would take 5 minutes.”

That can be true — but it would break the principle of this solution, which is knowledge sharing. The educational path is what lets you build the skills to succeed yourself.

Results

With this approach, support, and the quality of the tools, most sellers complete marketplace integration successfully — a win-win for both sides.

Updated on: 12/10/2026