External Storage Providers For Marketbob

Description

External Storage Providers Add-on for MarketBob

External Storage Providers for MarketBob is a powerful add-on module that integrates external storage services into your MarketBob Multi-Vendor Digital Marketplace. It enables you to offload heavy files (product images, attachments, downloads) to cloud storage providers—reducing server load, increasing scalability, and improving user experience. Offered via wpshop.net under a GPL license, this add-on comes with lifetime free updates and limited email support.

Feature Highlights

• ☁️ Supports multiple storage backends – Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, Storj, iDrive E2, Contabo, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• 📤 Upload offloading – Products and media files upload directly to external storage, reducing your server disk use :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• 🔄 Seamless integration – Works transparently with existing MarketBob workflows and file handling :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 🔒 Secure access & permissions – Ensure files are protected, with access controlled via signed URLs or tokens.
• 📈 Better performance & scalability – Offload traffic & storage, reduce server I/O, and scale more efficiently.
• 🛠 Easy configuration – Choose your provider, set your keys, and enable offloading via UI settings.
• 📜 Activity logs & monitoring – Track which files were stored, when, and via which provider.

Detailed Overview

As your marketplace grows, storing all media and downloadable assets locally becomes costly and inefficient. The External Storage Providers Add-on for MarketBob addresses this by enabling cloud storage integration. Whether you’re dealing with thousands of product images or large downloadable files, you can redirect those assets to scalable object storage services like S3 or B2, while MarketBob continues to serve content seamlessly. This adds robustness, flexibility, and offloads server pressure. The module integrates into MarketBob’s file upload and retrieval pipelines, making it transparent for both admin and end users.

Comparison Table

Feature	With External Storage Add-on	Without Add-on
File storage location	✔ Offloaded to cloud storage	✖ Stored on local server disk
Server disk usage	✔ Minimal, mostly metadata	✖ High, large files stored locally
Scalability	✔ Easily scale with cloud storage	✖ Limited by server resources
Performance for media delivery	✔ Potentially faster via CDN + object storage	✖ Dependent on your server’s bandwidth
Maintenance & Backups	✔ Manage less local data, simpler backups	✖ Must handle full local file backups

Installation Guide

1. Purchase and download the add-on package from your wpshop.net account or seller. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
2. Unzip the package and place the module files into your MarketBob installation in its proper directory (e.g. modules/ExternalStorage or as instructed).
3. Log in to MarketBob admin → navigate to Settings → Add-ons / Modules and activate “External Storage Providers”.
4. Go to the add-on settings page, choose your preferred storage provider(s), and supply access credentials (keys, secrets, bucket names, region, etc.).
5. Set which file types or categories use external storage (images, downloads, attachments, etc.).
6. Optionally, run a migration to move existing stored assets to your newly configured provider.
7. Test uploads, view links, and downloads to verify correct configuration and access behavior.

Licensing Information

This add-on is an extension for the MarketBob Multi-Vendor Digital Marketplace script (sold separately) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. It is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL), giving you the freedom to use, modify, and deploy across unlimited domains. Upon purchase via wpshop.net, you will receive lifetime free updates and limited email support.

FAQs

Q1: Which external storage providers are supported?

The add-on supports many providers including Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, iDrive E2, Contabo, Storj, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Q2: Can I enable only certain file types for external storage?

Yes. You can configure which assets (images, product files, attachments) are offloaded, while keeping others local for compatibility.

Q3: Will my existing files break when enabling this add-on?

No. The add-on is designed to be backward-compatible. You can optionally migrate existing files to external storage, or leave them local temporarily.

Q4: Is file access secure (private, signed URLs)?

Yes. It supports secure access through signed URLs or expiration tokens, ensuring that only authorized users can access protected files.

Q5: Does this improve performance or page load times?

Potentially yes, especially when combined with CDN and edge object storage, as media delivery is offloaded from your app server.

Q6: Are updates and support included?

Yes. Purchase includes lifetime free updates and limited email support via wpshop.net. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Why Choose External Storage Providers Add-on for MarketBob?

If you’re running a growing digital marketplace powered by MarketBob, managing large numbers of product assets and downloads can strain your server. This add-on empowers you to offload that burden to scalable cloud storage systems—boosting performance, reliability, and scalability. With support for multiple providers, secure access controls, and seamless MarketBob integration, it’s a must-have extension. Backed by GPL licensing, lifetime updates, and support from wpshop.net, it’s a smart investment for any serious marketplace owner.

Take control of your file infrastructure today! Download the External Storage Providers Add-on for MarketBob from wpshop.net and scale your marketplace with confidence—backed by lifetime updates and flexibility.