When Amazon makes a direct sale, shipping is often not a factor. Amazon Prime members,and shoppers whose orders cost $35 or more, often do not pay for shipping.
It is a different story when Amazon serves as the front for a third-party seller. That is when the sticker shock plays a role, and when PriceJot shows its value. Like all items in PriceJot.com, such items' home pages display the sale price on the upper tight. The item's shipping estimate is underneath. Price history tables and graphs combine the two.
Shipping information might be reason enough to use PriceJot.com but this site offers users much more. PriceJot is overhauling the concept of the Amazon price watch site to bring the information shoppers want most to the front and center.
Take the price history graphs users crave. PriceJot's Top Price Drop section puts pricing history on the website's home page with a small graph below each item. The graph gives shoppers an idea of how often an item reaches a bargain level without requiring additional clicks. Users will know if a price drop is a one-time deal or is likely to recur.
Recurring price drops are the point behind PriceJot's Amazon price tracker. Each item's home page has a Create Price Tracker section where users enter a target price and contact method, either an email address or Twitter handle. They receive a Tweet or email when the item hits that price. PriceJot aims to send such notices within two hours of the price change.
A detailed price history table and graph lies just below the price tracker; it is accessible either by clicking the "price history chart" link or by scrolling. Much more information,such as the item's description, feature list, and both brief and detailed user reviews follows the price history. The amount of information PriceJot provides on its item pages, courtesy of Amazon itself, often makes an Amazon visit unnecessary until purchase time. At that point, a Buy from Amazon button makes starting the purchase fast and easy.
For now, this Amazon link is a user convenience. Soon, when PriceJot becomes an Amazon Affiliate, it will be a source of revenue.
When users do not know what they want, the Popular Categories section on PriceJot's home page makes virtual window-shopping a breeze. Clicking a category such as Electronics or Toys reveals a page that's full of great deals. A rating system shows how great each deal is.
The best news about PriceJot.com is that these features are free to all. Registration not required, but it is free, easy, and makes life simpler for frequent users. Registrants can sign up by using an email address or social networking accounts such as Facebook Google+, or Twitter. Signing in to a PriceJot registered user account makes amazon price tracker use easier, as members do not have to input their communication information for each item tracked. Registered users can also cast votes for their favorite deals and receive information about new deals by email.It is the beginnings of what PriceJot hopes will become a full-fledged online shopping community. It is off to a good start as 3,000 users registered during PriceJot.com's first two months.
The goal of a shoppers' community exemplifies PriceJot's self-image.It is not just about Amazon; it is about saving online shoppers money wherever they shop. PriceJot had roots in ecommerce well before opening its Amazon price watch site; it has been in business since 2006. The Deals page reflects those ecommerce roots,displaying outstanding buys from other online sources in product areas such as electronics, toys, music, and more. Registered users will soon be able to share similar deals with the registered users' community.
PriceJot constantly works to make its Amazon price watch site easier for all to access and use, whether they become a registered user or not. Extensions to popular Web browsers are under development and will be PriceJot's next major feature. They are another example of PriceJot's commitment to making informed online shopping easy and shock-free.