A Matching Platform is a Platform where users will be matched with each other based on a common interest.
Diagram of a Matching Platform connecting two users performing a Transaction
Some examples of Matching Platforms
Platforms connecting Buyers and Sellers
Apps connecting Businesses together
Dating Apps
Job Searching Platforms
Freelance Matching Platforms
Volunteer Matching Platforms
What kinds of Matching Platforms exist?
C2C Matching Platforms These Platforms allow individuals (customers) to interact with each other in order to engage in any sort of transaction
B2BÂ Matching Platforms These Platforms allow Businesses with reciprocal interests to be connected with each other
B2C Matching Platforms These Platforms allow Businesses to connect with individuals customers
User Matching Platforms These Platforms, similar to social media, allow users to be connected with each other in search of a common interest. Dating apps are one example.
What are famous Brands of Matching Platforms?
Airbnb
Amazon, Ebay, TaoBao
Openfor.co
Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn Job Search
Tinder, Match
Upwork, Fiverr, TaskRabbit
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