Dashboard - Boat Overview - Feeds

Boatshed's Approach to Data Feed Integration

Boatshed operates as a brokerage-first platform, empowering brokers with innovative tools to simplify their work and maximize visibility for their listings. Central to this approach is our data feed technology, which eliminates duplication and streamlines the process of marketing boats across multiple platforms.

By adding a boat to the Boatshed platform, brokers can seamlessly syndicate their listings to leading marketplaces such as Rightboat, The Yacht Market, YachtWorld, and Boats.com, with just a single tick. This ensures that the boat receives maximum exposure to potential buyers while maintaining data accuracy across platforms.

Key Differentiator: Secure, Independent, and Flexible Data Feeds

What sets Boatshed’s data feed system apart is its emphasis on consistency, security, and flexibility. Boatshed manages the data feeding process to ensure it is accurate, reliable, and adaptable to changing circumstances. Each broker or seller retains the flexibility to establish an independent commercial arrangement with the platforms receiving their data.

This approach offers critical advantages:

Brokers and sellers retain control over their advertising strategies and relationships with partner platforms.

Partner platforms can communicate directly with the customers listing their boats, fostering transparency and collaboration.

Flexibility to adapt to the evolving landscape of online marketplaces.

Navigating the Evolving Marketplace Landscape

The dynamic nature of the boat sales industry means that not all platforms consistently accept data from certain types of boats, regions, or operations. Boatshed’s data feed system is designed to adapt to these changes. While we aim to syndicate data reliably, we recognize the complexities of shifting commercial relationships and platform preferences.

Boatshed’s open philosophy ensures we remain willing to collaborate with all platforms, respecting their changing requirements and maintaining a flexible approach to partnerships. This adaptability ensures that brokers and sellers remain supported, regardless of the fluid nature of the marketplace landscape.

The Benefits of Boatshed's Data Feeds

Effortless Integration: Brokers need only input a listing once, ensuring consistent and error-free data across multiple platforms.

Extended Reach: A single listing on Boatshed can appear across numerous marketplaces, maximizing visibility and buyer engagement.

Independence and Control: Brokers retain autonomy to form commercial relationships with partner platforms without compromising data integrity.

Flexibility for Change: The data feed system evolves with the marketplace, accommodating shifts in platform policies or partnerships.

Adaptability: As new marketplaces emerge, Boatshed’s robust system ensures brokers remain at the forefront of industry trends.

Future-Proofing with Open Technology

As the landscape of online marketplaces continues to evolve, Boatshed remains committed to innovation, maintaining partnerships, and embracing new technologies. By prioritizing accuracy, simplicity, and flexibility, Boatshed ensures that its brokers and their listings stay competitive in an ever-changing market.

This integrated and adaptable approach not only saves time but also provides brokers and sellers with confidence that their listings are marketed effectively while respecting the unique and shifting demands of partner platforms.

1. Dashboard - Boat Overview - Feeds

When adding a boat to the Boatshed platform, you can enhance its visibility by syndicating the listing to multiple third-party marketplaces. Boatshed currently supports one-click syndication to the following platforms:

• YachtWorld / Boats.com
• RightBoat
• Apollo Duck

To feature your boat on any of these sites:

1. Navigate to the "Feeds" Tab: While in the boat's overview section, click on the "Feeds" tab.
2. Select Desired Feeds: Tick the checkboxes corresponding to the platforms where you want the boat to appear.
3. Save Your Selections: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "SAVE" to confirm your choices.

If a specific feed doesn't appear in the list, please contact Boatshed HQ via support to inquire about its availability and setup procedures.

Once you have selected the feeds you would like to use then click SAVE at the bottom of the page.

If the feed doesn't appear in the list under the feeds tab then contact Boatshed HQ via support and they will look into setting this up for you.