computer programs, downloadable computer programs and mobile device software for connecting consumers and retailers to allow for instant message communication between consumers and retailers, for searching, browsing, collecting and accessing information regarding the products and services of others, for viewing, reserving, selecting and purchasing goods and services, for taking and transmitting photographs of products and services, for linking to the websites of others, for storing and sharing lists of favorite products and services, for creating, updating and maintaining preference lists, for setting price alerts, for sending and receiving targeted offers, for providing reviews, ratings and rankings of the goods and services of others, for recommending purchases, for enabling retailers to create and display an electronic storefront, for tracking and managing user purchase behavior, for conducting and reporting data analytics, and for promoting the goods and services of others

providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer programs for connecting consumers and retailers to allow for instant message communication between consumers and retailers, for searching, browsing, collecting and accessing information regarding the products and services of others, for viewing, reserving, selecting and purchasing goods and services, for taking and transmitting photographs of products and services, for linking to the websites of others, for storing and sharing lists of favorite products and services, for creating, updating and maintaining preference lists, for setting price alerts, for sending and receiving targeted offers, for providing reviews, ratings and rankings of the goods and services of others, for recommending purchases, for enabling retailers to create and display an electronic storefront, for tracking and managing user purchase behavior, for conducting and reporting data analytics, and for promoting the goods and services of others