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Social commerce

Shopping and selling experiences connected to social platforms.

In everyday use

A viewer discovers a product in a post and follows a shopping path.

What to keep in mind

Some flows finish on an external website; availability varies.

Also searched as: social shopping

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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