Abstract: The present disclosure allows shopper users to receive offers for items and services without having do use any traditional search engine. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the shopper will see different offers for the exact items and those that closely resemble the items the shopper needs as well as services.

Abstract: The present disclosure allows shopper users to receive offers for items and services without having do use any traditional search engine. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the shopper will see different offers for the exact items and those that closely resemble the items the shopper needs as well as services.

Abstract: A server network device provides to a shopper client network device via a computer network, an option to search by retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler. The shopper client can filter the results by their geographic area. The system further provides a web plugin that allows Retailers, Manufacturers and Wholesalers to “simultaneously showcase” on their own respective website all products they upload on the system platform. This includes current products as well as products for upcoming shopping seasons.

Abstract: A server network device provides to a shopper client network device via a computer network, an option to search by retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler. The shopper client can filter the results by their geographic area. Results are show by new arrivals first, items on sale second, and standard inventory third. A user wishlist is provided to each user, wherein a user can add items to their user wishlist and make it the first choice in their wishlist. An option to purchase the item is provided wherein the user is then redirected to a vendor website. From the same search results page, and with only 1 click, users can filter by upcoming season. Items in a user's wishlist can be selected as private or public (the public one being searchable by other members).

Abstract: A server network device provides to a shopper client network device via a computer network, an option to search by retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler. The shopper client can filter the results by their geographic area. Results are show by new arrivals first, items on sale second, and standard inventory third. A user wishlist is provided to each user, wherein a user can add items to their user wishlist and make it the first choice in their wishlist. An option to purchase the item is provided wherein the user is then redirected to a vendor website. From the same search results page, and with only 1 click, users can filter by upcoming season. Items in a user's wishlist can be selected as private or public (the public one being searchable by other members).

Abstract: A server network device provides to a shopper client network device via a computer network, an option to search by retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler. The shopper client can filter the results by their geographic area. The system further provides a web plugin that allows Retailers, Manufacturers and Wholesalers to “simultaneously showcase” on their own respective website all products they upload on the system platform. This includes current products as well as products for upcoming shopping seasons.

Abstract: A method for following information about an item is disclosed. The method can include selecting an item; setting parameters for the item; setting location preferences for the item; setting notification preferences for the item; and setting communication preferences for the item. The item can be selected by searching a network using a map-based search interface, and information can be received through the network by at least one of notifications or messages based on at least one of the item parameters, the location preferences, the notification preferences, or the communication preferences.

Abstract: A network that can be organized around a mapping function and that can be used for social, business, or other information is disclosed. This network can allow users and businesses to post advertisements for items and services for sale as well as items and services that are sought. It can also allow users to post reviews, both of businesses themselves as well as individual items in the businesses' inventories or on the businesses' menus. The network can allow businesses to post and manage coupons and promotions, and allow customers to follow particular businesses or even specific menu/inventory items so that they are notified of any related promotions.

Abstract: A method for creating and managing a restaurant menu can be disclosed. The method can include establishing a restaurant menu; adding one or more menu items to the menu; associating menu item description information with the one or more menu items; and associating menu item location information with the one or more menu items. The menu can be searchable and at least one of the item description information or item location information can be used to display the results of menu searches on a map-based interface.

Abstract: The reverse portal system and method (100) includes a search engine for finding products specified by consumers. Only registered users may search and communicate through the website. Privacy of registered users' searches is maintained. Only consumers may directly contact businesses associated with the products. Solicitation from the businesses is in response to the consumer's search, and may only be directed to a nickname established by the consumer for anonymity. The method accepts only consumers who register with the system (100) and obtain an anonymous username. Businesses are offered “organic listings” or pay per click preferred listings.