Abstract: Systems and methods allow a user to input user attributes, to search for products or services, and to receive recommendations concerning items, such as products or services, based on the user attributes. A user may provide opinion information with respect to particular attributes of products or services, and may easily view and understand others' opinions regarding those particular attributes. A user may participate in a live consultation session with a person having particular knowledge with respect to a product or service. Accordingly, a user may receive highly personalized information with respect to products or services.

Abstract: Systems and methods allow a user to input user attributes, to search for products or services, and to receive recommendations concerning items, such as products or services, based on the user attributes. A user may provide opinion information with respect to particular attributes of products or services, and may easily view and understand others' opinions regarding those particular attributes. A user may participate in a live consultation session with a person having particular knowledge with respect to a product or service. Accordingly, a user may receive highly personalized information with respect to products or services.