Use Case

Marketplace & Directory Listing Screenshots

Capture and display website screenshots for marketplace listings, business directories, and app stores.

Overview

Marketplaces and directories need visual previews of listed websites, apps, and businesses. Whether you're building a web directory, a theme marketplace, or a business listing platform, screenshots provide the visual context users need to make decisions.

Screenshotly captures consistent, professional screenshots for every listing. Auto-generate thumbnails when sellers submit their websites, refresh screenshots on schedule, and display them in search results and listing cards.

This removes the burden from sellers (who would otherwise upload their own inconsistent screenshots) and ensures every listing looks professional. Marketplaces like ThemeForest, ProductHunt, and business directories all benefit from automated screenshot generation.

Key Benefits

Consistent previews for all listings

Auto-generate on submission

Scheduled refresh for current screenshots

Multi-device previews for themes/apps

Results You Can Expect

Automated

listing previews

Consistent

across all listings

Multi-device

responsive previews

How It Works

Capture screenshots when listings are submitted

Generate multiple device views for each listing

Display in search results and listing cards

Schedule periodic refreshes

Handle errors with placeholder images

Code Example

// Generate listing screenshot on submission
const generateListingPreview = async (listingUrl) => {
  const views = ['desktop', 'tablet', 'mobile'];
  const previews = {};

  for (const device of views) {
    previews[device] = await fetch('https://api.screenshotly.app/screenshot', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        url: listingUrl,
        device,
        format: 'png',
        aiRemoval: { enabled: true, types: ['cookie-banner', 'popup'] },
      }),
    });
  }

  return previews;
};

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I handle listings with invalid or offline URLs?

Check URL accessibility before capture. Display a default placeholder image for listings where the screenshot fails. Queue retries for temporary failures.

Should I refresh listing screenshots automatically?

Yes, schedule weekly or monthly refreshes to keep listings current. Prioritize active listings with recent traffic.

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