Today I decided to test the most popular shopping networks. For me it was important to understand possibilities of free / paid advertising.

 Wishpot

(powered by www.Shopping.com)
I created free account on Wishpot and the first thing they asked me is to share at least 1 email of my friend. I was trying to skip this option but it is impossible. Message on the top informed me that I have to provide at least 1 email to complete my registration.
 As regular member I was able to create my wish list. Entire network integrated with popular shopping networks like Amazon on Buy and user should browse these stores to put item into wish list. Network offers toolbar installation which could help to submit products into wish list the same way like you submit news / pages in StumbleUpon.

 I was really excited about option called “Stuff I Recommend”. It turned to be just another tool where I can submit products from Amazon and other popular networks. It is possible to place product from independent website, but system doesn’t allow to upload any picture or logo. Independent listings do not appear in search results or directory pages… it sits deep in your profile without any chance to be noticed by other members.

For any paid advertising on Wishpot sponsor should email to address which provided on the company page.

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CrowdStorm

You can’t register on CrowdStorm unless you provide at least 1 email of your friend.

CrowdStorm is a social shopping network which was made for digital cameras and video games reviews only. There is no such thing as directory or wish list. Website / product search is based on eBay and Amazon inventory. User can only review item or ask a simple question about product before to buy.

It is clear that CrowdStorm provides great possibilities for their members to write reviews (give away content for search engines) and no chances to share products from other (not affiliated) stores. Entire network made to redirect people through affiliate links to eBay, Amazon, Kelkoo, and Shopping.

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Wists

Users can save and share almost everything using installed toolbar. For some reason it is impossible to submit product / item manually. It is important to know that visitor is able to share item from any online store.

Online store owners can integrate their website with Wist by putting widgets and buttons on their pages.

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ThisNext

Amazing social network with many features. Users are able to share everything they want. Advanced tools can help you to submit product fast and easy. ThisNext simply crawl ulr you are trying to submit and organize information from the page for you. Even the most complicated product picture, design, and description can fit in their blocks.

ThisNext works as general social site as well where people can share information, add each other as friend, and find people according their shopping experience.

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Stylehive

Shopping network to connect stylish people. The most active retailers could become featured and appear on most pages in the right block.

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Kaboodle

Good shopping network with many features. However, to submit favorite products you should install toolbar.