1. Introduction to Perplexity Shopping
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Perplexity Shopping: AI-Powered Product Discovery and Seamless Checkout
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Perplexity Shopping is an AI-driven e-commerce feature integrated into the Perplexity AI search engine, designed to streamline the online shopping experience. Launched in November 2024, it enables users to research and purchase products directly within the platform, eliminating the need to navigate to external retailer websites. With features like “Buy with Pro” for one-click purchases, “Snap to Shop” for visual product searches, and unbiased product recommendations, Perplexity Shopping offers a comprehensive solution for modern consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their shopping journey.
2. Unique Features of Perplexity Shopping
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Buy with Pro: Allows Perplexity Pro users in the U.S. to purchase select products directly through the platform with a single click, offering free shipping and streamlined checkout.
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Snap to Shop: A visual search tool that lets users upload a photo of an item to find similar products, even without knowing the product’s name or description.
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Unbiased Recommendations: Provides product suggestions based on AI analysis without sponsored placements, ensuring objective and relevant results.
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Merchant Program: Offers retailers the opportunity to integrate their products into Perplexity’s platform, enhancing visibility and access to analytics through a custom dashboard.
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Integration with Shopify: Utilizes data from Shopify-powered businesses to provide up-to-date product information and facilitate seamless purchases.