New on Vendoria: Image Search, Similar Products, and Better Recommendations

A shopper may know the look they want before they know what to type into a search bar. A photo, a product they have just found, or a useful recommendation can give them a starting point.

We’ve updated Vendoria with image search, a new “Find similar products” button, and an updated recommendation algorithm. Together, these changes help shoppers explore products that better match their interests and create more opportunities to discover items from your store.

Search for products with an image

Shoppers can now upload a photo to search for visually similar products across Vendoria. Image search is available on desktop and mobile, so shoppers can start with a picture wherever they are browsing.

They can also add keywords to the image search to describe what they are looking for. For example, a shopper looking for a bag could pair a photo with the keyword “backpack” to make their intent more specific.

To try it:

1. Open Vendoria and select “Search by image” beside the product search bar.
2. Choose an image from your device.
3. Optionally, add a few words in “Describe what you are looking for.”
4. Press “Search” and explore the products returned.

The image-search page currently accepts JPEG, PNG, or WebP files up to 5 MB. It sends the photo for search when the shopper presses “Search.”

Try Vendoria image search.

Discover related options with “Find similar products”

A product page can now become the starting point for another search. The new “Find similar products” button uses that product’s image to help shoppers explore visually related options across Vendoria.

This gives shoppers a way to continue exploring when a product catches their attention. Instead of coming up with a new search phrase, they can use the item in front of them as a visual reference.

For merchants with products listed on Vendoria, this creates another route through which shoppers may discover their items while browsing related products.

More relevant product recommendations

We’ve also updated the algorithm that selects and displays products across Vendoria. The update is designed to improve recommendation relevance and help shoppers explore products that fit what they are looking for.

Image search helps shoppers express an idea visually. “Find similar products” helps them continue from a product they like. Recommendations give them additional products to consider as they browse. These features support different moments in the same discovery journey.

From inspiration to your store

Vendoria helps shoppers discover products from independent merchants. When they find an item they want to explore further, “Go To Store” takes them to the merchant’s website, where they can review the offer and make a purchase.

A shopper can now move from a photo to visually similar products, explore another item through “Find similar products,” and then visit the store through “Go To Store.” Your storefront remains the destination for the purchase.

For products already listed on Vendoria, it is a useful time to review the customer journey:

• Check that product photos clearly show the item shoppers will receive.
• Make sure product titles and descriptions explain the item and its key details.
• Open the “Go To Store” destination and confirm it leads to the intended product page.

These checks help shoppers evaluate what they find. The updates create more ways to discover products; individual exposure, store visits, and orders will still vary.

Explore the Vendoria update

Visit Vendoria on desktop or mobile, try a photo search, and open a product page to explore the new “Find similar products” button.

Explore Vendoria and see the updated discovery experience. For questions about Vendoria, contact support@vendoria.net.

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