Comments for ComparisonEngines.com http://www.comparisonengines.com Understanding Online Comparison Engines Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:36:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on PriceGrabber Redesign by New offer display on PriceGrabber - nicolas leroy http://www.comparisonengines.com/2007/11/19/pricegrabber-redesign/#comment-87036 New offer display on PriceGrabber - nicolas leroy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:49:57 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/new/?p=788#comment-87036 [...] offers. This new redesign is a nice revamping of the previous SRPs, and perfectly matches the style introduced with the new PriceGrabber homepage in late ‘07. In the [...] [...] offers. This new redesign is a nice revamping of the previous SRPs, and perfectly matches the style introduced with the new PriceGrabber homepage in late ‘07. In the [...]

]]> Comment on Become Raises $17.5m from TPG Growth by Become.com searching for President | ComparisonEngines.com http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/03/25/become-raises-175m-from-tpg-growth/#comment-86496 Become.com searching for President | ComparisonEngines.com Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:47:24 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/03/25/become-raises-175m-from-tpg-growth/#comment-86496 [...] followed up with Michael Yang and he said that with the recent financing, he’s ready to ’step on the gas’ and accelerate the growth of the [...] [...] followed up with Michael Yang and he said that with the recent financing, he’s ready to ’step on the gas’ and accelerate the growth of the [...]

]]> Comment on Shopzilla Promotes Filtering From Top Down by Shopzilla experiments a new placement for filters: at the top of the page rather than on the left - nicolas leroy http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/06/16/shopzilla-promotes-filtering-from-top-down/#comment-86493 Shopzilla experiments a new placement for filters: at the top of the page rather than on the left - nicolas leroy Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:07:47 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/?p=873#comment-86493 [...] Brian Smith has the scoop: Shopzilla now displays filtering options above the search results, when most of the CSEs still display them on a left column. However, Shopzilla is not the only CSE to display filters on the top. In Europe, Kelkoo and Twenga have implemented such display. [...] [...] Brian Smith has the scoop: Shopzilla now displays filtering options above the search results, when most of the CSEs still display them on a left column. However, Shopzilla is not the only CSE to display filters on the top. In Europe, Kelkoo and Twenga have implemented such display. [...]

]]> Comment on Shopzilla Promotes Filtering From Top Down by nicolas http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/06/16/shopzilla-promotes-filtering-from-top-down/#comment-86492 nicolas Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:13:13 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/?p=873#comment-86492 Hi Brian, That is true most of the US-based shopping engines are displayed filters on the left ; but Kelkoo in Europe still uses filters at the top (among some others). When we launch our new redesign last year, we came with the question: should we change and display the filters on the left? Everybody in the company had its own opinion on the subject. We did some user testings and haven't shown one option was better than the other :) So we kept the filters at the top. In the end, I think the main pros / cons for one or the other option are: * the ability to scan all filtering options - having to scroll down to see all filters doesn't make the left column really efficient vs * the ability to display products above the fold - not able to see products when displaying a page on 1024*768 with various toolbars is somehow annoying :) Nicolas Hi Brian,
That is true most of the US-based shopping engines are displayed filters on the left ; but Kelkoo in Europe still uses filters at the top (among some others).

When we launch our new redesign last year, we came with the question: should we change and display the filters on the left? Everybody in the company had its own opinion on the subject. We did some user testings and haven’t shown one option was better than the other :) So we kept the filters at the top.

In the end, I think the main pros / cons for one or the other option are:
* the ability to scan all filtering options - having to scroll down to see all filters doesn’t make the left column really efficient
vs
* the ability to display products above the fold - not able to see products when displaying a page on 1024*768 with various toolbars is somehow annoying :)

Nicolas

]]> Comment on Greenfield Online - Ciao’s Parent - Acquired by afreydin http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/06/16/greenfield-online-ciaos-parent-acquired/#comment-86491 afreydin Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:24:35 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/?p=876#comment-86491 Great, I sold my Greenfield shares a month ago. Thanks for the update. Great, I sold my Greenfield shares a month ago.

Thanks for the update.

]]> Comment on Shopzilla Gets Organized by Shopzilla's filtering capabilities | ComparisonEngines.com http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/01/22/shopzilla-gets-organized/#comment-86490 Shopzilla's filtering capabilities | ComparisonEngines.com Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:07:13 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/01/22/shopzilla-gets-organized/#comment-86490 [...] the shopping engines that people really don’t use the filters. As Shopzilla (and others) have smart filtering capabilities that can drive consumers to make more informed buying decisions, I like that Shopzilla is being a [...] [...] the shopping engines that people really don’t use the filters. As Shopzilla (and others) have smart filtering capabilities that can drive consumers to make more informed buying decisions, I like that Shopzilla is being a [...]

]]> Comment on Cashback is not the Answer by swoda http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86477 swoda Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:18:05 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86477 Nice post Brian. I agree with you 100%. I like cash back. Everyone likes cash back. Of course. Given the choice between cash back and no cash back, we would all take cash back. That really isn't the point though as you point out. MSFT needs a better search engine and experience. In my humble opinion, this is a defensive strategy for MSFT. If you can't beat Google head to head, you might as well destroy the business economics of search. If you are successful, then Google won't have the same ability to erode MSFT's core franchise(s). In my opinion, MSFT's cash back initiative is essentially the flip side of Google's distribution of OpenOffice. Keep up the good work! Steve Nice post Brian. I agree with you 100%. I like cash back. Everyone likes cash back. Of course. Given the choice between cash back and no cash back, we would all take cash back.

That really isn’t the point though as you point out. MSFT needs a better search engine and experience. In my humble opinion, this is a defensive strategy for MSFT. If you can’t beat Google head to head, you might as well destroy the business economics of search. If you are successful, then Google won’t have the same ability to erode MSFT’s core franchise(s). In my opinion, MSFT’s cash back initiative is essentially the flip side of Google’s distribution of OpenOffice.

Keep up the good work!

Steve

]]> Comment on Cashback is not the Answer by Adam http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86469 Adam Thu, 22 May 2008 22:00:25 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86469 Is cashbaq an affiliate site..or is direct sign-up available like jellyfish/MCBL? Is cashbaq an affiliate site..or is direct sign-up available like jellyfish/MCBL?

]]> Comment on Cashback is not the Answer by Adam http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86468 Adam Thu, 22 May 2008 21:29:20 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86468 Brian.. I agree with your summation that CPA is a paper tiger. Anyone that submits to Shopping.com CPA and others can verify that. Yes we were on jellyfish from day one!(even before!) I watch those wires like a hawk.. Just waiting for the flood of orders from Search cashback.. Will keep you posted.. Where can I find out more about the new product that google is working on..My friends at a major etailer hinted this to me..they are a beta partner in the analytics thing and Gproduct search. btw.. your right on that point as well. google product search is now strong enough to survive on a CPA basis. G-d help us all if they start charging per click.. Keep up the great work.. your look on the industry is always very to the point and razor sharp! Brian.. I agree with your summation that CPA is a paper tiger. Anyone that submits to Shopping.com CPA and others can verify that.
Yes we were on jellyfish from day one!(even before!)
I watch those wires like a hawk..
Just waiting for the flood of orders from Search cashback.. Will keep you posted..
Where can I find out more about the new product that google is working on..My friends at a major etailer hinted this to me..they are a beta partner in the analytics thing and Gproduct search.
btw.. your right on that point as well. google product search is now strong enough to survive on a CPA basis. G-d help us all if they start charging per click..
Keep up the great work.. your look on the industry is always very to the point and razor sharp!

]]> Comment on Scripps Reports Q1 2008 Financial Results - Growth at Shopzilla by Adam http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/24/scripps-reports-q1-2008-financial-results-growth-at-shopzilla/#comment-86467 Adam Thu, 22 May 2008 21:21:50 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/24/scripps-reports-q1-2008-financial-results-growth-at-shopzilla/#comment-86467 Brian, I don't know if this represents American revenue, or what. But from where I sit( Electronics listings).I can definitely tell you that Shopzilla is shrinking bigtime. Its really incredible to look at the daily stats and see how everybody except Pricegrabber is just vanishing slowly.. ' Wheres the clicks/sales? Brian,
I don’t know if this represents American revenue, or what. But from where I sit( Electronics listings).I can definitely tell you that Shopzilla is shrinking bigtime.
Its really incredible to look at the daily stats and see how everybody except Pricegrabber is just vanishing slowly.. ‘
Wheres the clicks/sales?

]]> Comment on Cashback is not the Answer by blogation http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86461 blogation Thu, 22 May 2008 06:22:43 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/05/21/cashback-is-not-the-answer/#comment-86461 Brian, I disagree. I think cashback is a legitimate alternative to the current status quo in CSEs. That being said, I agree that Google will no doubt blow this away. And finally, stay tuned for a blog post from me on Search Marketing Standard later this week or early next week that discusses the five companies that could make or break the CSEs: Google, MSN Live Search, TheFind, ZTail, and . . . SingleFeed! Brian, I disagree. I think cashback is a legitimate alternative to the current status quo in CSEs.

That being said, I agree that Google will no doubt blow this away.

And finally, stay tuned for a blog post from me on Search Marketing Standard later this week or early next week that discusses the five companies that could make or break the CSEs: Google, MSN Live Search, TheFind, ZTail, and . . . SingleFeed!

]]> Comment on vdeep.com - Adult Comparison Shopping - Warning Adult Content by mlittle http://www.comparisonengines.com/2005/11/04/vdeepcom-adult-comparison-shopping-warning-adult-content/#comment-86457 mlittle Thu, 15 May 2008 04:41:01 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/?p=201#comment-86457 I would like to know whatever happened to these guys. It looks like their site is no longer up. Mike www.houseofpleasures.com I would like to know whatever happened to these guys. It looks like their site is no longer up.

Mike

http://www.houseofpleasures.com

]]> Comment on Credit Crunch Hits Offline Retailing by Brian Smith http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/14/credit-crunch-hits-offline-retailing/#comment-86447 Brian Smith Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:51:16 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/14/credit-crunch-hits-offline-retailing/#comment-86447 I doubt companies are going to share that info...but I'm sure you're right. Tough going out there for a lot of people. I doubt companies are going to share that info…but I’m sure you’re right. Tough going out there for a lot of people.

]]> Comment on Credit Crunch Hits Offline Retailing by psurplus http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/14/credit-crunch-hits-offline-retailing/#comment-86446 psurplus Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:30:13 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/14/credit-crunch-hits-offline-retailing/#comment-86446 Are any retailers feeling the pinch this week? I think that w/ taxes being due this past week, people are tight (as if they weren't already). Is anyone seeing slower sales online or even offline this week? Are any retailers feeling the pinch this week? I think that w/ taxes being due this past week, people are tight (as if they weren’t already).

Is anyone seeing slower sales online or even offline this week?

]]> Comment on NexTag Adds Product Data - Search Volume, # of Sellers by afreydin http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/12/nextag-adds-product-data-search-volume-of-sellers/#comment-86445 afreydin Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:44:07 +0000 http://www.comparisonengines.com/2008/04/12/nextag-adds-product-data-search-volume-of-sellers/#comment-86445 Hey Brian, Pricegrabber actually has something similar for a while called the Market Reporter. While it may not be entirely geared towards advertiser use, it does provide some interesting aggregates. Too bad you have to pay to use it. https://mr.pricegrabber.com/ Hey Brian,

Pricegrabber actually has something similar for a while called the Market Reporter. While it may not be entirely geared towards advertiser use, it does provide some interesting aggregates. Too bad you have to pay to use it. https://mr.pricegrabber.com/

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