A SYSTEM, METHOD, AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR PROVIDING COMMERCE-RELATED WEB APPLICATION SERVICES

摘要

A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided that afford a combination of commerce-related web application services. Various features are included such as allowing purchase of products and services via a displayed catalog. As an option, such catalog may be personalized. In various embodiments, a virtual shopping cart environment may be provided. Further, data, i.e. specifications, details, etc., relating to the products and services may be displayed along with a comparison between different products and services. Data relating to needs of a user may also be received for the purpose of outputting a recommendation of the products and services based on the inputted needs. Optionally, features of the products and services may be listed in order to allow the user to configure a specifically tailored product or service. Yet another aspect of the present invention includes outputting an estimate relating to a price and/or availability of the products and services. Further, an order for the products and services may be received after which a tax and a shipping fee are calculated. A status of the delivery of the ordered products and services may also be provided.