Marketplace Platform

Self-Serve Advertising Marketplace for Podcasters

Sponsored

On Time
Launch Delivery
Stripe Connect
Marketplace Payments
Custom Analytics
Campaign Tracking

The Challenge

Sponsored needed a self-serve advertising marketplace connecting podcast creators with marketers looking to sponsor episodes. The platform required:

Two-sided marketplace architecture for podcasters and advertisers
Campaign management and analytics tracking
Stripe Connect for marketplace payments
Custom analytics pixel for tracking ad performance
Seamless user onboarding flows for both sides
Intuitive UX for campaign creation and management

The Solution

Brought on as external engineering consultant to architect and build the core platform:

Marketplace Development

Designed database schema for users, campaigns, and analytics
Developed comprehensive APIs for user onboarding, campaign management, and reporting
Built two-sided marketplace connecting content creators with advertisers
Ensured smooth integration with Stripe Connect for payments
Created custom analytics pixel integrating with Google Analytics

Front-end & User Experience

Led implementation of interactive React components
Created polished UI for both advertisers and podcasters
Worked closely with founder on translating business requirements to technical specs
Designed intuitive UX flows for campaign creation and management

Quality & Best Practices

Emphasized automated testing throughout the project
Established code review processes
Delivered production-grade platform on time
Earned repeat business for ongoing improvements post-launch

Results & Impact

Successfully launched platform to production on schedule
Seamless Stripe Connect integration for marketplace payments
Custom analytics solution providing campaign performance tracking
Earned client trust for ongoing post-launch improvements
Delivered reliable, production-grade codebase with automated testing
Intuitive UX leading to positive user feedback

Project Details

Client
Sponsored
Industry
Digital Advertising / Podcasting
Project Type
Marketplace Platform
Timeline
February 2020 - November 2020

Technologies

Ruby on RailsReactStripe ConnectPostgreSQLGoogle Analytics APIREST APIs
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