Difference between revisions of "Buy on Amazon"
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#*Using the search bar will narrow your results because you are focusing on keywords. | #*Using the search bar will narrow your results because you are focusing on keywords. | ||
#*The search bar is great when you have a specific item in mind. For example, if you want to buy the most recently released season of the TV show ''Bones'', then you can simply type in ''Bones'' Season 10. | #*The search bar is great when you have a specific item in mind. For example, if you want to buy the most recently released season of the TV show ''Bones'', then you can simply type in ''Bones'' Season 10. | ||
| − | #Type in your [[Search for a Product at Amazon|search]] terms. Use keywords associated with the product you wish to buy. For example, if you want to buy a food scale, you could type “digital food scale” into the box.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468556</ref> | + | #Type in your [[Search for a Product at Amazon|search]] terms. Use keywords associated with the product you wish to buy. For example, if you want to buy a food scale, you could type “digital food scale” into the box.<ref name="rf1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468556</ref> |
#Press enter. Amazon’s search engine will pull up all products related to your search terms. When you use the search bar, the results include items from all departments. | #Press enter. Amazon’s search engine will pull up all products related to your search terms. When you use the search bar, the results include items from all departments. | ||
#Scroll through the results. Using your mouse, review the product options. If you do not find what you’re looking for, you can limit your results by using the categories listed on the side bar. You can also try a different search term. | #Scroll through the results. Using your mouse, review the product options. If you do not find what you’re looking for, you can limit your results by using the categories listed on the side bar. You can also try a different search term. | ||
===Browsing by Category=== | ===Browsing by Category=== | ||
| − | #Open the category menu. Next to the search bar, you will see an arrow. Click on the arrow to reveal a list of categories.<ref | + | #Open the category menu. Next to the search bar, you will see an arrow. Click on the arrow to reveal a list of categories.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Searching by category will return more results since it is a broader search feature. | #*Searching by category will return more results since it is a broader search feature. | ||
#*Browsing by category is best when you have an idea of what you want but aren't sure of the exact product. For example, you may want to browse by category if you are looking for a gift for a baby shower or if you are interested in buying new music but don't have an artist in mind. | #*Browsing by category is best when you have an idea of what you want but aren't sure of the exact product. For example, you may want to browse by category if you are looking for a gift for a baby shower or if you are interested in buying new music but don't have an artist in mind. | ||
