Cutting Edge Shopping: E-Catalogs And The Consumer Experience
Cutting Edge Shopping: E-Catalogs And The Consumer Experience

Web-based, Electronic Catalogs (E-Catalogs) Focus On Imparting An Entirely Unique Shopping Experience For Consumers. The E-Catalog Is A Cutting-edge Catalog Simulation. The Shopping Experience Is Online, But Creates The Look And Feel Of Shopping Out Of A Print Catalog. Consumers Can "flip" Through Virtual Catalog Pages With The Click Of A Mouse, Browsing Just Like They Would Through A Printed Book. The E-Catalog Offers Consumers Many Features To Enhance Their Shopping Experience: Potential Customers Can Zoom In On Products For A Closer Look, Make Notes Directly On The Page Using A Sticky Note Feature, Or Print Out Individual Pages For Later Use. If Consumers Like What They See, They Can Click On An Image Or On A Product Description And Add The Item To Their Virtual Shopping Cart For Purchase.In Many Ways The E-Catalog Is A Superior Shopping Tool For The Consumer. Almost Anyone Can Access An E-Catalog At Any Time Via The Internet. The E-Catalog Can Never Be Lost Or Misplaced, Nor Do Consumers Need To Worry About Not Having The Latest Edition. In Addition, It Introduces An Eco-friendly Alternative To Traditional Catalog Printing By Allowing Consumers To Print Only The Pages They Need, Consequently Cutting Down On Paper Waste. E-Catalogs Can Also Provide Businesses With An Opportunity To Save Money On Shipping; Orders Can Be Combined With Other Businesses To Receive A Quantity Discount And Reduce Shipping Charges. The E-Catalog Allows Business Associates A Chance To Shop For Products At The Same Time While Being Located Miles Apart. Many Consumers Today Have Had The Chance To Experience The Added Value In The E-Catalog. It Expands Their Shopping Possibilities, Keeps Them Connected With Updated Product Information, And Increases Their Accessibility. It's The Next Level In Online Shopping.