Providing notice and purchasing a gift in an online or electronic environment

Abstract

Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for funding the purchase of one or more gifts. In one embodiment, a method for purchasing gifts may include providing a computing device configured to access one or more retailer websites. Each retailer website may list one or more gifts available for purchase. The method may include selecting a plurality of gifts available for purchase. The method may include ranking the selected plurality of gifts to indicate a funding order. The method may include receiving one or more monetary contributions to fund the purchase of one or more of the selected plurality of gifts. The method may include allocating the one or more monetary contributions according to the rank of the selected plurality of gifts prior to purchase of one or more of the gifts. The method may include deselecting at least one of the selected gifts.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method for retargeting a user, comprising:
 providing a computing device configured for accessing a list of items available for purchase on a website;   allowing selection of at least one item on the website for purchase using the computing device;   detecting abandonment of the website without purchasing the item; and   contacting the user with a further opportunity to purchase any item on the list of items available for purchase on the website in view of the detected abandonment.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising allowing the user to access an account associated with the website. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein contacting the user with the further opportunity is in the form of a pop-up window, banner, email, or text message. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising inquiring, using the computing device, if the user wants to purchase the previously selected item. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising confirming, using the computing device, that the user wants to abandon the website. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising offering another opportunity for the user to purchase an item not previously selected. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising inquiring, using the computing device, if the user wants assistance from others to purchase an item from the website. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising allowing the user, using the computing device, to publicize to others a list of items for purchase and to request help funding the purchase. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising allowing the user to publicize the list of items for purchase through social networks, email, widgets, or an application programing interface. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising presenting the user with the option, using the computing device, to help fund the purchase of an item for another user. 
     
     
         11 . A method for retargeting a user, comprising:
 providing a computing device configured for accessing a list of items for purchase on a website;   allowing selection of at least one item from the list of items for purchase on the website using the computing device;   detecting abandonment of the website without purchasing the item;   inquiring, using the computing device, if the user wants assistance from others to fund the purchase of the item from the website; and   allowing the user to publicize the item for purchase through the Internet using the computing device.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising allowing the user to access an account associated with the website. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising contacting the user with a further opportunity is in the form of a pop-up window, banner, email, or text message. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising inquiring, using the computing device, if the user wants to purchase a different item after abandonment is detected. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising allowing the user to publicize the list of items for purchase through social networks, email, widgets, or an application programing interface. 
     
     
         16 . A system for retargeting a user purchasing items on a website, comprising:
 a website server storing a list of items for purchase;   a computing device configured to connect to the website server through the Internet; and   an application executable by the computing device or the website server to enable a user to select, using the computing device, at least one item for purchase, the application enabling the user to seek abandonment of the website without purchasing the item, and the application enabling the computing device or website server to contact the user with a further opportunity to purchase any item on the list of items available for purchase on the website if the user abandons the website without purchasing the item,   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the application enables the computing device or the website server to contact the user with the further opportunity to purchase any item through a pop-up window, banner, email, or text message. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the application enables the computing device or the website server to inquire if the user wants assistance from others to purchase the item. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the application enables the computing device or the website server to publicize a list of items to others requesting assistance in funding the purchase. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the application enables the computing device or the website server to publicize the list of items for purchase through social networks, email, widgets, or an application programing interface.