Retail
Shop Online With a Little Help From Your Friends
Just about everything else on the Web has a social aspect — tweets, comments, posts, @replies — why not shopping? Ecommerce is an important slice of the retail pie, and online shopping is fast, simple, and convenient. But, it doesn't beat a day out at the mall with your girlfriends.
Website of the Day: ThingBuzz
Another day, another use for Twitter. The latest site to rely on posted tweets is ThingBuzz, a site tracking popular products on the web. It works by searching tweets for the most talked about objects available for sale and ranks them based on number of mentions, credibility, and the time frame over which the links were posted.
View These Shoes in HD!
As far as buzzwords on the top of the list recently, "high definition" is a phrase I've been hearing nonstop. From product advertisements to television broadcasts and Internet phone calls, it seems like people are totally into living life in HD. And apparently online shopping is no exception.
The Kindle Is Amazon's Best-Selling Gift Item Ever
Fresh off of the holiday, Amazon has announced that the Kindle is its most-gifted item in company history. While the company hasn't released exact figures for the holiday shopping season (which they define as Nov. 15 through Dec.
The Edocrab BB App Scans Barcodes While Shopping
How neat is this?! The Edocrab BlackBerry app lets you scan barcodes on products while shopping so you can compare prices of items, get product info, access video clips and photos, and even buy the item directly from your phone. All you have to do is take a photo of the barcode with your BB's camera and Edocrab (which is barcode spelled backwards) will work its magic.
Do You Buy More Stuff Because of Twitter? (I Do.)
Dell recently announced that in the last year, Twitter is responsible for $6.5 million of its sales. Dell attributes this to its ability to make personal connections with potential customers via social networking mediums. Which led me to realize that I'm dropping more cash than normal because of Twitter, too!
Do You Use Your Phone to Help You Shop?
Have you ever snapped a photo of an item you found while shopping to remember it or send to a friend? What about when trying on clothes in a dressing room? If you have, you're not alone.
Online Retail Sales High This Black Friday
Retail reports after last week's Black Friday shopping day are mixed. While actual visits to stores were higher than last year, shoppers spent less money than they did in 2008. The good news for retailers: people spent more money online shopping on Black Friday than last year.
Did You Buy Any Tech on Black Friday?
Black Friday is hyped for weeks before the actual day, which seems to come and go so quickly! I posted some of my favorite deals and tips for finding the best prices — did you use any of them?
And, if you did score any goodies this Black Friday, share your finds in the comments!
A Few Geeky Tips For Black Friday Survival and Success
If you're getting your shop-on for Black Friday, be sure to check out some of my favorite deals and tips before you head out. Once you're out braving the crowds, here are a few geeky shopping tips I've pulled together to help you out during the thrill of the hunt for the perfect bargains.
- Unsure you've found the best deal?
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