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September 14, 2005

Compare. Contrast. Repeat.

ask.gifts.com smart answer

Compare prices, buy a product. That’s so 2004…

We already know that online shopping is not just about comparing products - things like reading reviews and finding product specs are just as important.  We are therefore always looking for new functionality to help users research products and get new ideas.

Today, we launched a new feature built through a partnership with the latest IAC venture: Gifts.com. This functionality has been integrated into our Smart Answers contextual search units, providing users with a shortcut to find the perfect gift.

Rather than using price and product features as the primary purchasing criteria, this feature enables users to intuitively search for gifts using a wide range of personal criteria, including price, gift occasion, recipient interests, age and gender.  In response, we’ll provide a range of gift ideas, from consumer electronics to travel adventures and spa getaways. 

Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Young Mi Chun

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kewl - me likey smart answers. keep going Jeevesy!

Posted by: Bogdan | Sep 14, 2005 9:34:26 PM

'Compare & Buy so 2004'

So how will you integrate Red Carpet into Gifts.com? ;)

Would love to talk to someone more about Gifts.com for my blog. Is Leigh Zarelli the right person to contact?

Thanks!
-brian
brian@brismi.com
Founder, ComparisonEngines.com

Posted by: Brian Smith | Sep 15, 2005 4:07:31 PM

It is well laid out, has a intuitive user friendly interface, and is fast loading without too many unnecessary distractive graphics, Flash or extra DHTML.. :-)

( However, perhaps a little "spice" could be added here and there for occassions )

Perhaps, there could be an another option for filtering results by geographic Location

Interestingly, as personalization technology becomes more advanced in Search Engines - there may be suggestions or templates offered for returning, identifiable searchers.

Posted by: Search Engines Web | Sep 15, 2005 4:33:59 PM

Nice clean interface.

Posted by: Clark | Sep 23, 2005 5:08:58 PM

It is well laid out, has a intuitive user friendly interface, like here http://www.first-blue-mortgage.com and is fast loading without too many unnecessary distractive graphics, Flash or extra DHTML.. :-)

Posted by: nino | Oct 4, 2005 11:32:13 PM

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