Case StudyGlobal Trade Ecosystem

Transforming a Global B2B
Trade & Logistics Ecosystem

Globy is a global B2B platform designed to simplify international trade by connecting buyers, suppliers, and logistics providers in one unified ecosystem. Together, we transformed Globy from a listing platform into a full-stack global trade operating system — redesigning marketplace architecture, RFQ systems, monetization models, and logistics tools as lead-generation engines.

Client
Globy
Industry
Global B2B Marketplace
Markets
100+ Countries
Core Services
B2B Marketplace, RFQ, Logistics
Service Type
Trade Ecosystem Engineering
Result
3.7x RFQ Growth
Global trade platformMulti-sided marketplaceLogistics integration
GLOBY TRADE OPERATING SYSTEM – DEMO
Global Trade Ecosystem

Unified platform connecting buyers, suppliers, and logistics across 100+ countries — built as a full-stack trade operating system, not just a marketplace.

RFQ Growth
+370%
Supplier Response
+180%
Organic Traffic
+300%
Marketplace · RFQ · Logistics · Tools · Content100+ countries active

Client Overview

Globy is a global B2B platform designed to simplify international trade by connecting buyers, suppliers, and logistics providers in one unified ecosystem.

Their platform covers everything from product sourcing to freight pricing, trade events, and abandoned cargo opportunities.

Despite having a powerful product suite, Globy faced challenges in user acquisition, funnel optimization, supplier activation, and monetization of high-intent users.

Core Services
  • B2B Marketplace
  • RFQ System
  • Freight Calculator
  • Load Calculator (3D)
  • Unclaimed Cargo Marketplace
  • Trade Events & Insights
Markets
  • Buyers & suppliers
  • 100+ countries
  • Global logistics network
  • Multi-language support

The Challenge

Before working with 1World.dev, Globy faced several key growth and scalability challenges:

Fragmented User Journeys

Buyers were browsing products, using tools (freight calculator, load calculator), and reading content — but not converting into RFQs or active negotiations at scale.

The platform had strong features but lacked clear conversion paths, optimized onboarding flows, and strategic funnel architecture.

Low RFQ-to-Deal Conversion Rate

Although many users created RFQs, only a small percentage received meaningful quotes, engaged in negotiations, or converted into real trade conversations.

There was no structured system to prioritize serious buyers, nurture suppliers, or filter low-quality requests.

Supplier Activation Problem

Thousands of suppliers were registered, but many were inactive, response times were slow, and no incentive system existed to improve engagement.

Underutilized High-Value Tools

Globy had powerful tools like Freight Calculator, Load Calculator, and Unclaimed Cargo, but these were operating as standalone features, not as lead-generation engines.

Weak Monetization Strategy

The platform had traffic and users but lacked clear premium unlocking mechanics, value-based pricing logic, and upsell funnels for logistics and sourcing services.

Our Strategy

We treated Globy not as a website — but as a full-scale digital trade operating system.

Our work focused on five strategic pillars:

1. Marketplace & Funnel Architecture

Redesign entire user journey into multi-layered conversion system.

2. RFQ System as Growth Engine

Transform RFQ into main revenue and engagement engine.

3. Monetization & Unlock Model

Design premium interaction model for buyers and suppliers.

4. Logistics Tools as Lead Magnets

Turn tools into high-conversion acquisition engines.

5. SEO, Content & Authority Strategy

Turn Globy into global trade authority platform.

1World.dev Solution

We approached Globy as a trade ecosystem engineering project, not a website redesign.

Pillar 1 – Marketplace & Funnel Architecture Redesign

We rebuilt Globy's entire user journey into a multi-layered conversion system.

Buyer Journey Optimization

We designed a new flow: Traffic → Product Search/Tool Usage → Soft Conversion (RFQ Creation) → Lead Qualification (Buyer Intent Scoring) → Engagement (Multiple Supplier Quotes) → Monetization (Premium Unlock & Negotiation).

Every step was engineered to reduce friction, increase perceived value, and push users toward high-intent actions.

Supplier Journey Optimization

We redesigned supplier onboarding into: Profile Completion System → Product Upload Automation → RFQ Matching Engine → Response Score System → Reputation & Ranking Logic.

Suppliers now compete on response time, quote quality, and profile trust score — which directly increased platform liquidity, buyer satisfaction, and supplier accountability.

Funnel: Multi-layeredConversion system
Traffic
RFQ
Quotes
Unlock
Dual buyer/supplier conversion paths
Buyer & Supplier journeysOptimized paths

Pillar 2 – RFQ System as the Core Growth Engine

We transformed the RFQ feature into Globy's main revenue and engagement engine.

RFQ Enhancements Implemented:

  • Smart RFQ forms by industry
  • Auto-suggest product specs
  • MOQ validation
  • Budget estimation prompts
  • AI-assisted RFQ structuring

Supplier Matching Logic:

Each RFQ is auto-distributed to relevant suppliers, ranked by capability, region, and history, and limited to avoid spam and overload. This resulted in higher quality quotes, faster response times, and real negotiations instead of noise.

RFQ: Growth Engine+370% growth
Smart Form
Auto Match
Ranked Quotes
RFQ throughput and quote quality increased
Smart forms · Auto-matchingHigher quality

Pillar 3 – Monetization & Unlock Model

We designed Globy's premium interaction model.

Buyer Unlock System

Buyers can view multiple quotes for free, then pay to unlock direct supplier contact, chat access, negotiation tools, and trade documentation templates.

This created psychological commitment, high-intent buyer filtering, and natural monetization without ads.

Supplier Premium Features

Suppliers can boost RFQs, appear higher in rankings, get priority notifications, and access analytics dashboards.

Monetization: UnlockPremium model
Buyer Unlock
Supplier Premium
Value-based monetization without ads
Buyer & Supplier premiumValue-based

Pillar 4 – Logistics & Tools as Lead Magnets

We turned Globy's tools into high-conversion acquisition engines.

Freight Calculator Funnel

We redesigned it into: User inputs route → Gets instant quote → Prompted to save result, request full shipment assistance, or create RFQ. Now the freight calculator acts as a lead generator, logistics upsell engine, and buyer qualification tool.

Load Calculator (3D)

We positioned it as a pre-shipment planning tool embedded with CTAs: "Find suppliers for this load", "Request freight quote", "Unlock logistics partner".

Unclaimed Cargo Marketplace

We rebuilt this into a deal discovery funnel with auction-style bidding, buyer verification system, and logistics integration. This created a completely unique revenue channel, high buyer engagement, and strong SEO entry point.

Tools: Lead MagnetsHigh conversion
Freight
Load (3D)
Cargo
Tools converted into acquisition funnels
Freight · Load · CargoAcquisition engines

Pillar 5 – SEO, Content & Authority Strategy

We turned Globy into a global trade authority platform.

SEO Strategy

We targeted trade keywords (import/export), freight pricing keywords, country-to-country shipping routes, product sourcing queries, and RFQ-based long-tail searches. Examples: "20ft container cost China to USA", "how to source suppliers in Turkey", "abandoned cargo auctions".

Content System

We built Industry Insights Hub, Trade Event Calendar SEO pages, country-specific logistics pages, market analysis articles, and supplier education content.

This positioned Globy as not just a marketplace — but a global trade knowledge platform.

SEO: Authority+300% traffic
Trade KW
Route KW
RFQ Long-tail
Authority content system scaled organic traffic
Content · Trade keywordsKnowledge platform

Platform Automation & Internal Systems

We also helped Globy design internal business systems:

Admin Dashboards

RFQ performance analytics, supplier response tracking, buyer behavior heatmaps, conversion funnels.

Trust & Verification System

Supplier verification flows, document validation, company reputation scoring, fraud detection logic.

Internal: SystemsAutomated
RFQ Analytics
Trust Verification
Admin control tower and fraud-prevention workflows
Dashboards · VerificationFull visibility

Results

Growth Metrics

  • 3.7x increase in RFQ submissions
  • +180% supplier response rate
  • +240% buyer engagement time
  • +300% growth in organic traffic
  • Significant increase in premium unlock conversions

Business Impact

  • Buyers now receive real, competitive quotes
  • Suppliers get qualified international leads
  • Logistics partners receive high-intent shipping requests
  • The platform operates as a self-sustaining trade ecosystem

Strategic Outcome

Globy evolved from "A B2B listing platform" into "A full-stack global trade operating system".

Where sourcing, logistics, negotiation, knowledge, events, and pricing all exist inside one unified platform.

Globy is now positioned as:

"The world's most complete digital infrastructure for global trade — connecting buyers, suppliers, and logistics through one intelligent platform."

What Made This Project Special

This was trade ecosystem engineering at global scale. We weren't just building features — we were designing a complete digital infrastructure for international trade across 100+ countries.

  • Multi-sided marketplace architecture with buyer, supplier, and logistics sides
  • RFQ system as core growth and revenue engine
  • Logistics tools transformed into lead-generation systems
  • Premium unlock monetization model without ads
  • SEO and content strategy positioning as trade authority
  • Full platform automation and internal systems

We didn't build a website. We engineered a global trade operating system.

Client Perspective

"1World.dev transformed Globy from a listing platform into a full-stack global trade operating system. We now operate a self-sustaining ecosystem where buyers, suppliers, and logistics providers connect seamlessly. This isn't just development — it's business engineering."

Leadership Team, Globy

Why This Case Study Matters

This project demonstrates our core expertise in:

What We Proved

  • Designing marketplace business models
  • Engineering multi-sided platforms
  • Building monetization systems
  • Creating growth loops
  • Turning tools into revenue engines
  • Scaling global SaaS products

Our Approach

  • Strategy
  • UX engineering
  • Funnel design
  • Systems architecture
  • Growth marketing
  • Product thinking

Not just development. Real business engineering.

Want to Build a Marketplace Like Globy?

At 1World.dev, we don't just build marketplaces. We engineer complete digital trade ecosystems — connecting buyers, suppliers, and logistics through intelligent platforms that generate revenue, activate users, and scale globally.