Social Shopping Emerges On The Web

Call it social shopping or shopping 2.0, but the social web is going commercial. Social shopping sites are a new outgrowth of social networking, but they may very well be the future of shopping on the web. Combining the power of community-driven reviews with bargain-shopping on the web, social shopping has some distinct advantages over traditional shopping -- especially when you consider that you don't need to get out of your bathrobe to do some web-based window shopping.

New to social shopping? The 7 Essential Social Shopping Sites will help you get involved with Shopping 2.0 by listing sites that focus on product reviews, community involvement, hints and tips, and designer fashions.