@elsahafy/ux-mcp-server 2.0.0 → 4.0.0

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+ {
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+ "name": "E-commerce UX Patterns",
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+ "description": "Comprehensive guide to e-commerce user experience patterns, conversion optimization, and best practices",
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+ "version_note": "Based on research from Baymard Institute, Nielsen Norman Group, and industry leaders",
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+ "product_discovery": {
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+ "homepage": {
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+ "hero_section": {
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+ "elements": ["Value proposition", "Primary CTA", "High-quality hero image/video", "Trust signals"],
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+ "best_practices": [
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+ "Clear value proposition in < 5 words",
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+ "Single, prominent CTA",
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+ "Show real products, not stock photos",
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+ "Display trust badges (secure checkout, returns, etc.)"
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+ ]
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+ },
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+ "navigation": {
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+ "mega_menu": {
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+ "use_when": "100+ products across multiple categories",
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+ "structure": ["Category columns", "Featured items", "Visual thumbnails", "Promotional banners"],
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+ "best_practices": [
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+ "Limit to 2-3 menu levels",
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+ "Use clear category names (not jargon)",
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+ "Include 'View All' links",
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+ "Show on hover (desktop) or tap (mobile)"
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+ ]
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+ },
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+ "hamburger_menu": {
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+ "use_when": "Mobile-first design",
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+ "caution": "Lower discoverability on desktop",
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+ "mobile_best_practices": ["Full-screen overlay", "Search at top", "Account links at bottom"]
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "search": {
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+ "autocomplete": {
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+ "required": true,
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+ "show": ["Product suggestions", "Category suggestions", "Popular searches", "Trending items"],
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+ "performance": "< 200ms response time",
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+ "mobile": "Make search prominent (icon in header)"
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+ },
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+ "filters_facets": {
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+ "types": {
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+ "checkbox": { "use": "Multiple selections (brands, colors)" },
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+ "radio": { "use": "Single selection (price range tiers)" },
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+ "slider": { "use": "Continuous range (price, size)" }
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+ },
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+ "best_practices": [
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+ "Show number of results per filter",
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+ "Allow multi-select for most filters",
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+ "Sticky filters on scroll (desktop)",
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+ "Drawer/sheet for filters (mobile)",
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+ "Show applied filters with remove option"
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+ ]
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "product_listing_page": {
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+ "layout": {
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+ "grid_columns": {
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+ "desktop": "3-4 columns (optimal for comparison)",
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+ "tablet": "2-3 columns",
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+ "mobile": "1-2 columns (2 for small items like clothes)"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "product_card": {
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+ "essential_elements": [
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+ "Product image (high quality, zoomable)",
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+ "Product name (clear, descriptive)",
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+ "Price (current, compare-at if on sale)",
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+ "Star rating + review count",
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+ "Key differentiator (free shipping, bestseller badge)"
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+ ],
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+ "optional_elements": ["Color swatches", "Quick view button", "Add to wishlist", "Add to cart (quick buy)"],
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+ "image_best_practices": [
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+ "Square or 4:5 aspect ratio",
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+ "White or neutral background",
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+ "Show product in use (lifestyle image)",
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+ "Lazy load images",
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+ "WebP format with fallback"
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+ ]
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+ },
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+ "sorting": {
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+ "default": "Relevance or Bestsellers (not alphabetical)",
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+ "options": ["Relevance", "Price: Low to High", "Price: High to Low", "Newest", "Best Rated", "Bestsellers"],
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+ "placement": "Above product grid, right-aligned"
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+ },
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+ "pagination": {
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+ "options": {
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+ "infinite_scroll": {
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+ "pros": ["Mobile-friendly", "Seamless browsing"],
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+ "cons": ["Footer hard to reach", "Back button issues"],
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+ "use_when": "Mobile-first, inspiration browsing"
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+ },
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+ "load_more": {
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+ "pros": ["User control", "Footer accessible"],
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+ "cons": ["Extra click required"],
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+ "use_when": "Hybrid approach (best of both)"
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+ },
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+ "numbered_pagination": {
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+ "pros": ["Precise navigation", "SEO-friendly"],
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+ "cons": ["Less engaging on mobile"],
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+ "use_when": "Desktop-focused, B2B"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "recommended": "Load More button with automatic load on scroll near bottom"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "product_detail_page": {
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+ "layout": {
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+ "desktop_structure": {
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+ "left": "Product images (60% width)",
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+ "right": "Product info + purchase (40% width)",
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+ "below": "Tabs or accordion (description, reviews, specs)"
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+ },
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+ "mobile_structure": [
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+ "Product images (full width, swipeable)",
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+ "Product name + price",
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+ "Key features (bullets)",
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+ "Add to cart (sticky)",
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+ "Accordion sections (description, reviews, specs)"
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+ ]
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+ },
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+ "product_images": {
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+ "gallery": {
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+ "minimum_images": "4-6 images from different angles",
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+ "types": ["Front view", "Back view", "Detail shots", "In-use/lifestyle", "Size reference"],
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+ "interactions": {
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+ "desktop": ["Zoom on hover", "Click for lightbox", "Thumbnail navigation"],
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+ "mobile": ["Swipe between images", "Pinch to zoom", "Dot indicators"]
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "video": {
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+ "use_when": "Complex products, fashion, electronics",
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+ "placement": "Within image gallery or as first item",
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+ "best_practices": ["Auto-play muted", "Short (< 30 seconds)", "Show controls"]
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "product_information": {
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+ "hierarchy": {
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+ "1_product_name": { "size": "H1, large (24-32px)", "style": "Clear, descriptive" },
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+ "2_price": { "size": "Prominent (20-28px)", "format": "$99.99 (large) $129.99 (strike-through, smaller)" },
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+ "3_rating_reviews": { "format": "★★★★☆ 4.5 (1,234 reviews)", "link": "Link to reviews section" },
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+ "4_key_features": { "format": "3-5 bullet points", "content": "Benefits, not just specs" },
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+ "5_variants": { "type": "Color, size, material", "interaction": "Visual swatches, clear selection" },
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+ "6_quantity": { "default": 1, "type": "Stepper (- 1 +) or dropdown" },
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+ "7_add_to_cart": { "style": "Large, primary button", "text": "Add to Cart or Buy Now" }
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+ },
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+ "trust_signals": {
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+ "placement": "Near Add to Cart button",
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+ "elements": [
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+ { "signal": "Free shipping", "icon": "🚚", "text": "Free shipping on orders $50+" },
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+ { "signal": "Returns", "icon": "↩️", "text": "Free 30-day returns" },
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+ { "signal": "Security", "icon": "🔒", "text": "Secure checkout" },
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+ { "signal": "Stock status", "icon": "✓", "text": "In stock, ships in 1-2 days" }
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+ ]
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+ },
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+ "variant_selection": {
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+ "color": {
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+ "type": "Visual swatches (circles with color)",
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+ "size": "32-48px",
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+ "interaction": "Click to select, show border on active",
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+ "label": "Show color name on hover"
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+ },
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+ "size": {
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+ "type": "Buttons or dropdown",
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+ "best_practice": "Show size guide link",
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+ "stock_indication": "Disable out-of-stock sizes, show 'Notify me'"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "descriptions_tabs": {
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+ "options": {
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+ "tabs": {
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+ "use_when": "Desktop, lots of content",
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+ "sections": ["Description", "Specifications", "Reviews", "Shipping & Returns"]
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+ },
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+ "accordion": {
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+ "use_when": "Mobile, scannable content",
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+ "default_state": "First section open, rest collapsed"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "content": {
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+ "description": {
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+ "format": ["Short paragraph (2-3 sentences)", "Bullet points for features", "Benefits, not just specs"],
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+ "length": "150-300 words (scannable)"
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+ },
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+ "specifications": {
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+ "format": "Table or definition list",
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+ "example": "Material: 100% Cotton | Dimensions: 10\"x8\"x4\" | Weight: 1.2 lbs"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "social_proof": {
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+ "reviews": {
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+ "display": {
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+ "summary": { "show": "Average rating (large)", "breakdown": "Star distribution bar chart" },
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+ "individual_reviews": {
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+ "elements": ["Reviewer name", "Star rating", "Review date", "Verified purchase badge", "Review text", "Helpful votes"],
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+ "sorting": ["Most recent", "Highest rated", "Lowest rated", "Most helpful"],
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+ "filtering": ["By star rating", "Verified purchases only", "With photos/videos"]
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "user_generated_content": {
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+ "photos": { "display": "Grid of customer photos", "interaction": "Click to enlarge" },
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+ "videos": { "display": "Thumbnail with play button" }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "trust_badges": {
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+ "placement": "Footer of product info section",
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+ "types": ["SSL secure", "Money-back guarantee", "Authorized retailer", "Awards/certifications"]
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "recommendations": {
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+ "types": {
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+ "cross_sell": {
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+ "title": "Frequently Bought Together",
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+ "logic": "Products often purchased with this item",
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+ "display": "2-4 items with bundle discount option"
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+ },
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+ "upsell": {
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+ "title": "Customers Also Viewed",
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+ "logic": "Similar or higher-priced alternatives",
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+ "display": "Horizontal carousel, 4-6 items"
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+ },
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+ "recently_viewed": {
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+ "title": "Recently Viewed",
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+ "logic": "User's browsing history",
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+ "display": "Horizontal carousel, bottom of page"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "shopping_cart": {
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+ "cart_page_vs_drawer": {
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+ "cart_drawer": {
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+ "pros": ["No page reload", "Context preserved", "Quick review"],
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+ "cons": ["Limited space", "Hard to edit quantities"],
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+ "use_when": "Fast checkout flow, mobile-first"
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+ },
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+ "cart_page": {
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+ "pros": ["More space for details", "Easier to edit", "Cross-sells visible"],
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+ "cons": ["Page reload", "Lose context"],
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+ "use_when": "Complex products, B2B, desktop-focused"
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+ },
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+ "recommended": "Cart drawer with 'View Full Cart' link for editing"
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+ },
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+ "cart_contents": {
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+ "line_item": {
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+ "elements": [
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+ { "element": "Product image", "size": "80-120px", "interaction": "Link to PDP" },
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+ { "element": "Product name", "style": "Link to PDP" },
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+ { "element": "Variant details", "format": "Color: Blue | Size: M" },
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+ { "element": "Price", "format": "$49.99 (current) $59.99 (strike-through if sale)" },
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+ { "element": "Quantity", "type": "Stepper with validation" },
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+ { "element": "Subtotal", "format": "Price × Quantity" },
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+ { "element": "Remove", "type": "Icon button (trash/X)" }
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+ ]
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+ },
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+ "empty_cart": {
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+ "message": "Your cart is empty",
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+ "cta": "Continue Shopping",
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+ "recommendations": "Show popular products or recent views"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "cart_summary": {
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+ "placement": "Right sidebar (desktop) or bottom (mobile)",
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+ "sticky": true,
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+ "elements": [
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+ { "label": "Subtotal", "value": "Sum of line items" },
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+ { "label": "Shipping", "value": "Calculated at checkout or Free" },
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+ { "label": "Tax", "value": "Calculated at checkout" },
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+ { "label": "Total", "value": "Bold, larger font", "note": "Show savings if applicable" }
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+ ],
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+ "cta": {
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+ "primary": "Proceed to Checkout (large, prominent)",
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+ "secondary": "Continue Shopping (text link)"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "optimization": {
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+ "progress_indicator": {
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+ "display": "Cart → Checkout → Payment → Confirmation",
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+ "purpose": "Set expectations, reduce abandonment"
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+ },
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+ "urgency_scarcity": {
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+ "examples": [
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+ "Only 2 left in stock",
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+ "5 people viewing this item",
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+ "Free shipping on orders $50+ (you're $15 away)"
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+ ],
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+ "caution": "Use sparingly, must be truthful"
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+ },
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+ "save_for_later": {
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+ "purpose": "Move items out of cart without losing them",
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+ "placement": "Below cart items or in line item actions"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "checkout_process": {
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+ "checkout_flow": {
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+ "options": {
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+ "single_page": {
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+ "pros": ["See all steps", "No page loads", "Fewer abandonment points"],
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+ "cons": ["Long scroll on mobile", "Overwhelming"],
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+ "use_when": "Simple products, few fields"
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+ },
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+ "multi_step": {
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+ "pros": ["Less overwhelming", "Clear progress", "Mobile-friendly"],
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+ "cons": ["Multiple page loads", "Back button confusion"],
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+ "use_when": "Complex checkout, many fields"
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+ },
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+ "accordion": {
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+ "pros": ["Balance of both", "Sections collapsible"],
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+ "cons": ["More clicks to review"],
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+ "use_when": "Hybrid approach (recommended)"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "recommended": "Multi-step with progress bar (3-4 steps max)"
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+ },
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+ "checkout_steps": {
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+ "step_1_contact": {
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+ "fields": ["Email (for order confirmation)", "Phone (optional, for delivery)"],
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+ "guest_vs_account": {
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+ "default": "Guest checkout (lower friction)",
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+ "option": "Checkbox: 'Create account' (pre-fill info)",
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+ "timing": "Offer account creation AFTER purchase"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "step_2_shipping": {
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+ "fields": [
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+ "Full name",
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+ "Address line 1",
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+ "Address line 2 (optional)",
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+ "City",
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+ "State/Province (dropdown)",
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+ "ZIP/Postal code",
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+ "Country (dropdown, default to user's location)"
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+ ],
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+ "autocomplete": {
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+ "required": true,
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+ "implementation": "Use HTML autocomplete attributes",
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+ "address_lookup": "Integrate address validation API (Google, Loqate)"
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+ },
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+ "shipping_method": {
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+ "display": "Radio buttons with price and delivery estimate",
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+ "options": ["Standard (5-7 days) - Free", "Express (2-3 days) - $9.99", "Overnight (1 day) - $24.99"],
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+ "default": "Pre-select cheapest or most popular"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "step_3_payment": {
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+ "payment_methods": {
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+ "credit_card": {
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+ "fields": ["Card number", "Expiry date (MM/YY)", "CVV", "Cardholder name"],
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+ "validation": "Real-time (Stripe, Braintree)",
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+ "icons": "Show accepted cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)"
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+ },
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+ "digital_wallets": {
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+ "options": ["Apple Pay", "Google Pay", "PayPal"],
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+ "placement": "Above credit card form",
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+ "benefit": "1-click checkout, higher conversion"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "billing_address": {
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+ "default": "Same as shipping (checkbox checked)",
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+ "option": "Different billing address (show fields on uncheck)"
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+ },
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+ "security": {
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+ "visual_cues": ["SSL badge", "Secure checkout icon", "PCI compliance badge"],
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+ "placement": "Near payment form"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "step_4_review": {
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+ "display": ["Order summary", "Shipping address", "Shipping method", "Payment method (last 4 digits)", "Total breakdown"],
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+ "edit": "Allow editing any section without losing data",
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+ "cta": {
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+ "text": "Place Order or Complete Purchase",
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+ "style": "Large, primary button",
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+ "loading_state": "Show spinner, disable button, prevent double-click"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "form_best_practices": {
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+ "general": [
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+ "Single-column layout",
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+ "Inline validation (on blur)",
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+ "Show error messages next to fields",
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+ "Auto-advance cursor (credit card, expiry)",
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+ "Save progress (for logged-in users)",
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+ "Mobile keyboard optimization (numeric for ZIP, tel for phone)"
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+ ],
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+ "field_labels": {
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+ "placement": "Above field (not placeholder)",
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+ "style": "Clear, not jargon ('Zip code' not 'Postal code identifier')"
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+ },
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+ "error_handling": {
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+ "timing": "On blur or on submit",
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+ "display": "Red border + icon + message",
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+ "message": "Specific and actionable ('Enter a valid email' not 'Error')"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "order_confirmation": {
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+ "page_elements": [
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+ "Success message (✓ Order confirmed!)",
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+ "Order number (prominent, easy to copy)",
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+ "Email confirmation notice",
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+ "Order summary (items, total)",
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+ "Shipping address",
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+ "Estimated delivery date",
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+ "Next steps (track order, contact support)",
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+ "Continue shopping CTA"
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+ ],
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+ "email": {
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+ "send_immediately": true,
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+ "subject": "Order Confirmation #12345",
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+ "content": ["Thank you message", "Order number", "Order details", "Shipping info", "Track order link", "Support contact"]
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "conversion_optimization": {
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+ "trust_signals": {
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+ "types": {
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+ "security": ["SSL certificate", "PCI compliant", "Secure checkout badge"],
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+ "social_proof": ["Customer reviews", "Testimonials", "Social media followers", "Press mentions"],
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+ "guarantees": ["Money-back guarantee", "Free returns", "Price match", "Warranty"],
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+ "shipping": ["Free shipping threshold", "Fast delivery", "Free returns"]
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+ },
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+ "placement": ["Homepage hero", "Product pages (near CTA)", "Cart page", "Checkout header"]
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+ },
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+ "urgency_scarcity": {
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+ "techniques": {
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+ "stock_scarcity": { "example": "Only 3 left in stock!", "rule": "Must be truthful" },
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+ "time_scarcity": { "example": "Sale ends in 2 hours", "rule": "Use countdown timer" },
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+ "social_proof": { "example": "127 people viewing this item", "rule": "Real-time if possible" }
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+ },
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+ "caution": "Overuse reduces trust. Use sparingly and honestly."
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+ },
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+ "abandoned_cart_recovery": {
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+ "email_sequence": {
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+ "email_1": { "timing": "1 hour after abandonment", "subject": "You left something behind", "content": "Cart contents + CTA" },
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+ "email_2": { "timing": "24 hours", "subject": "Still thinking about it?", "content": "Cart + social proof or reviews" },
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+ "email_3": { "timing": "72 hours", "subject": "Last chance - 10% off", "content": "Cart + discount code" }
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+ },
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+ "exit_intent_popup": {
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+ "trigger": "Mouse leaves viewport (desktop)",
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+ "offer": "Discount code or free shipping",
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+ "timing": "Don't show immediately (10+ seconds on site)"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "personalization": {
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+ "techniques": {
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+ "product_recommendations": { "based_on": "Browsing history, purchase history, similar users" },
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+ "dynamic_content": { "examples": ["Welcome back, [Name]", "Recommended for you", "Based on your recent views"] },
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+ "geo_targeting": { "examples": ["Show currency based on location", "Show in-stock items at nearby store"] }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "mobile_ecommerce": {
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+ "mobile_first_principles": [
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+ "Simplified navigation (hamburger menu + search + cart)",
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+ "Large touch targets (44x44px minimum)",
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+ "Sticky header with search + cart",
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+ "Sticky Add to Cart button (PDP)",
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+ "Minimal form fields",
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+ "Auto-fill and auto-advance",
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+ "Digital wallet support (Apple Pay, Google Pay)"
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+ ],
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+ "mobile_specific_patterns": {
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+ "product_images": {
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+ "interaction": "Swipe between images",
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+ "zoom": "Pinch to zoom (not hover)",
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+ "fullscreen": "Tap for fullscreen view"
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+ },
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+ "filters": {
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+ "placement": "Bottom sheet or slide-in drawer",
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+ "cta": "Floating 'Filter' button at bottom"
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+ },
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+ "checkout": {
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+ "steps": "One field per screen or grouped sections",
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+ "payment": "Prioritize Apple Pay / Google Pay",
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+ "autofill": "Essential for mobile conversion"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "accessibility": {
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+ "wcag_compliance": {
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+ "keyboard_navigation": ["Tab through all interactive elements", "Enter to submit forms", "Escape to close modals/drawers"],
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+ "screen_readers": ["Alt text for all product images", "ARIA labels for icon buttons", "Announce cart updates", "Form field labels"],
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+ "color_contrast": "4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for interactive elements",
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+ "focus_indicators": "Visible focus state for all interactive elements"
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+ },
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+ "inclusive_design": {
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+ "text_size": "Minimum 16px for body text",
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+ "font_choice": "Sans-serif, readable (not decorative)",
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+ "error_messages": "Don't rely on color alone (use icon + text)",
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+ "timeout_warnings": "Warn before session expires, allow extension"
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "performance": {
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+ "core_web_vitals": {
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+ "lcp": { "metric": "Largest Contentful Paint", "target": "< 2.5s", "optimize": "Lazy load images, use CDN, optimize hero image" },
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+ "fid": { "metric": "First Input Delay", "target": "< 100ms", "optimize": "Minimize JavaScript, code splitting" },
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+ "cls": { "metric": "Cumulative Layout Shift", "target": "< 0.1", "optimize": "Set image dimensions, avoid dynamic content insertion" }
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+ },
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+ "optimization_techniques": {
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+ "images": ["Use WebP format", "Lazy load below fold", "Responsive images (srcset)", "Compress (TinyPNG, ImageOptim)"],
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+ "code_splitting": ["Route-based splitting", "Lazy load components", "Tree shaking"],
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+ "caching": ["Browser caching (static assets)", "CDN for images", "Service worker for offline"]
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "testing_metrics": {
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+ "ab_testing": {
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+ "elements_to_test": [
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+ "CTA button text/color",
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+ "Product image style (lifestyle vs white background)",
514
+ "Pricing display (was/now vs just price)",
515
+ "Shipping threshold messaging",
516
+ "Checkout flow (single vs multi-step)"
517
+ ],
518
+ "tools": ["Google Optimize", "Optimizely", "VWO"],
519
+ "duration": "Run until statistical significance (95% confidence)"
520
+ },
521
+ "key_metrics": {
522
+ "conversion_rate": { "formula": "Orders / Visitors * 100", "benchmark": "1-3% (varies by industry)" },
523
+ "cart_abandonment_rate": { "formula": "(Carts - Orders) / Carts * 100", "benchmark": "60-80% (average 70%)" },
524
+ "average_order_value": { "formula": "Total Revenue / Number of Orders", "increase_with": "Cross-sells, upsells, bundles" },
525
+ "revenue_per_visitor": { "formula": "Total Revenue / Total Visitors", "optimize": "Improve conversion rate + AOV" }
526
+ }
527
+ },
528
+ "best_practices": [
529
+ "Show real product images, not stock photos",
530
+ "Display prices prominently (no hidden costs)",
531
+ "Offer guest checkout (don't force account creation)",
532
+ "Provide multiple payment options (cards + digital wallets)",
533
+ "Show trust signals (reviews, security badges, returns policy)",
534
+ "Use high-quality product images (4-6 per product)",
535
+ "Write benefit-focused copy, not just features",
536
+ "Make search prominent and powerful (autocomplete, filters)",
537
+ "Optimize for mobile (50%+ of traffic is mobile)",
538
+ "Provide clear shipping information (cost, delivery time)",
539
+ "Use progress indicators in checkout",
540
+ "Minimize form fields (only ask what's necessary)",
541
+ "Allow easy cart editing (quantity, remove items)",
542
+ "Send order confirmation immediately",
543
+ "Implement abandoned cart email sequence",
544
+ "A/B test everything (CTAs, images, copy, flow)",
545
+ "Use lazy loading for images",
546
+ "Implement digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)",
547
+ "Show related products (cross-sells, upsells)",
548
+ "Provide size guides for apparel"
549
+ ],
550
+ "anti_patterns": [
551
+ "Forcing account creation before checkout",
552
+ "Hiding shipping costs until final step",
553
+ "Too many form fields",
554
+ "Unclear return/refund policy",
555
+ "Poor product images (low quality, few angles)",
556
+ "No guest checkout option",
557
+ "Complex mega menus on mobile",
558
+ "Intrusive popups (immediate exit intent)",
559
+ "Fake urgency (dishonest scarcity tactics)",
560
+ "Auto-playing videos with sound",
561
+ "Cluttered product pages (too much info)",
562
+ "No product reviews or ratings",
563
+ "Slow page load times",
564
+ "Lack of trust signals",
565
+ "Complicated checkout (> 4 steps)",
566
+ "No mobile optimization",
567
+ "Hidden contact information",
568
+ "Aggressive email capture (before browsing)",
569
+ "Poor search functionality",
570
+ "No filtering or sorting options"
571
+ ],
572
+ "industry_benchmarks": {
573
+ "conversion_rates": {
574
+ "overall_average": "2-3%",
575
+ "fashion": "1-2%",
576
+ "electronics": "1.5-2.5%",
577
+ "health_beauty": "2-3%",
578
+ "food_beverage": "3-4%"
579
+ },
580
+ "cart_abandonment": {
581
+ "average": "69.8%",
582
+ "reasons": [
583
+ "Extra costs (shipping, taxes) - 48%",
584
+ "Account creation required - 24%",
585
+ "Complicated checkout - 18%",
586
+ "Concerns about payment security - 17%",
587
+ "Slow delivery - 16%"
588
+ ]
589
+ }
590
+ },
591
+ "tools_services": {
592
+ "platforms": ["Shopify", "WooCommerce", "Magento", "BigCommerce", "Wix eCommerce"],
593
+ "payment_gateways": ["Stripe", "PayPal", "Square", "Braintree", "Authorize.net"],
594
+ "analytics": ["Google Analytics 4", "Hotjar", "Mixpanel", "Heap"],
595
+ "ab_testing": ["Google Optimize", "Optimizely", "VWO", "Convert"],
596
+ "reviews": ["Yotpo", "Trustpilot", "Judge.me", "Bazaarvoice"],
597
+ "personalization": ["Dynamic Yield", "Nosto", "Algolia", "Barilliance"]
598
+ },
599
+ "case_studies": {
600
+ "amazon": {
601
+ "innovations": ["1-Click ordering", "Product recommendations", "Prime membership", "Customer reviews"],
602
+ "lessons": ["Reduce friction at every step", "Personalization drives sales", "Trust signals matter"]
603
+ },
604
+ "zappos": {
605
+ "innovations": ["Free shipping both ways", "365-day returns", "24/7 customer service"],
606
+ "lessons": ["Remove risk from purchase decision", "Customer service is a competitive advantage"]
607
+ }
608
+ },
609
+ "references": [
610
+ "Baymard Institute - E-commerce UX Research",
611
+ "Nielsen Norman Group - E-commerce UX Guidelines",
612
+ "Smashing Magazine - E-commerce Design Patterns",
613
+ "Google - Retail UX Playbook",
614
+ "Shopify - E-commerce Best Practices"
615
+ ]
616
+ }