Shopster The Ultimate Shopping Guide 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
Presentation Outline Introduction Research Proposed Features Example Scenario Project Feasibility Challenges Advantages & Reasons to Invest Questions
Introduction 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
Research 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)
Proposed Features 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
Example Scenario 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
Project Feasibility 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
Challenges Issues Solution Reward System based on contribution Attracting users
Challenges Issues Solution Reward System based on contribution Attracting users Reputation value User trust
Challenges Issues Solution Reward System based on contribution Attracting users Reputation value User trust Restricted user profiles Privacy
Challenges Issues Solution Reward System based on contribution Attracting users Reputation value User trust Restricted user profiles Privacy Shop owner limitations Competitive “propaganda”
Challenges Issues Solution Reward System based on contribution Attracting users Reputation value User trust Restricted user profiles Privacy Shop owner limitations Competitive “propaganda” Feedback restrictions Feedback misuse
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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