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Shopster
The Ultimate Shopping Guide
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K Y R I A C O S A C H I L L E O S C H R Y S O V A L A N T I S A G A T H A N G E L O U M A R I O S A G A T H O K L E O U S P A R I S I O N A S P Y R O S M I L T I A D O U S R A J R A J E N D R A N
The Ultimate Shopping Guide
Introduction Research Proposed Features Example Scenario Project Feasibility Challenges Advantages & Reasons to Invest Questions
Many offers coming out daily
Difficult to keep track of all of them
Shops advertise their own offers
Need for a centralised repository
Shopping is time-consuming
Can’t find a suitable offer quickly
Difficult to share offers
Shopping should be socialised
Need for information portability
Use of mobile devices/applications
Academic Articles
Social aspect of application is important Trust & Reward System motivates users Recommendation Algorithms
Similar Applications
Social Network Applications (e.g. FourSquare, ShopSavvy) Location-based (e.g. Groupon, TheFind) Product-based (e.g. ShopSavvy, Google Shopper)
Location Tracking (GPS) User-generated content
Everyone can post new offers Rating of shops & offers Discussions, Groups & Friendships
Reward System Recommendation Algorithms Social Network plugins User Categorisation Classification of shops and offers
User-Interface Storyboard
Find nearby offers
Login to Shopster
View Home Screen
Activate GPS and Search for nearby shops
Nearby Shops
View the Shop
Offers by the Shop
Select an offer
View Comments of the Offer
Insert Comment and Rating on Offer
Development Feasibility
Android Application Use of existing APIs Minimal development & operational costs
Socioeconomic Feasibility
Initial offers published by developers Free registration & Reward system Potential profit
Issues Solution Attracting users Reward System based on contribution
Issues Solution Attracting users Reward System based on contribution User trust Reputation value
Issues Solution Attracting users Reward System based on contribution User trust Reputation value Privacy Restricted user profiles
Issues Solution Attracting users Reward System based on contribution User trust Reputation value Privacy Restricted user profiles Competitive “propaganda” Shop owner limitations
Issues Solution Attracting users Reward System based on contribution User trust Reputation value Privacy Restricted user profiles Competitive “propaganda” Shop owner limitations Feedback misuse Feedback restrictions
Advantages & Reasons to Invest
Offer-based mobile application Unique combination of features User contribution & user-generated content Advertising the product will increase popularity Can be profitable
Shop owners paying membership Including advertisements Charge for analytical reports
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