What Does Shopping Bot Mean?

Techopedia Explains Shopping Bot

  • mySimon: This is the most popular shopping bot, with top ratings from reviewers. It queries 1,700 plus merchants in various categories.
  • DealPilot: This is a browser-based bot, which presents price comparison on bars toward the bottom of a browser. It performs the online search and reports back with the details on where the customer can get the best deal, in addition to information on availability and shipping.
  • iChoose: This one sends an advisor along with the customers (it is a free download) as they browse and shop through their preferred sites. When the customers find a preferred item, it informs them if there is a better deal to select from, along with info on the pricing, shipping as well as taxes.
  • Shoppinglist.com: This site provides the customers with the latest information on sales and special offers at the brick-and-mortar stores near their location.
  • StoreRunner.com: This site helps customers find services and products form 1,000-plus brands. Then, it is up to the customers to decide whether they need to buy online or make use of the Shop Local feature to locate the best rates in the neighborhood.