AntiqueDealer.co.uk – Website Design Case Study

Custom multi-vendor marketplace design & development by FAC Systems
FAC Systems partnered with antiquedealer.co.uk and Jam-Digital , a locally loved business in Hull to create a clean, modern website that represents their brand and engages customers across North Yorkshire.
Project Overview:
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Client: AntiqueDealer.co.uk
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Type: Multi-vendor marketplace
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Platform: WordPress + Dokan + Stripe Connect
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Timeline: 6 weeks
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Target Audience: UK antique dealers & collectors
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Location: UK-wide, with emphasis on Yorkshire dealers
Objectives:
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Build a professional, trusted marketplace for UK-based antique dealers
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Enable dealers to create and manage their own shops
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Handle Stripe Connect payments & automatic commission splitting
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Integrate category filters, dealer profiles, and product search
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Optimise for SEO, mobile, and fast performance
What We Did:
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Platform Setup: Installed WordPress with Dokan multi-vendor plugin suite
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Design: Customised Elementor theme with clean, vintage-friendly style
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Payments: Integrated Stripe Connect for direct vendor payouts
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Vendor Tools: Dealer dashboards, stock management, and delivery options
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SEO: Keyword-rich slugs, optimised metadata, structured data, sitemaps
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Performance: Fast loading with caching and image optimisation
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Security: Configured SSL, CAPTCHA, anti-spam, and secure logins
Live Website:
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