An E-Commerce Game-Changer for Facebook?

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Facebook will be testing its Collections initiative by rolling out its "Want" button. This could be a huge source of future revenue and cash flow for the company. Here's how it will work. Facebook will test the idea with seven retailers, including Williams-Sonoma's Pottery Barn, Limited Brands' Victoria Secret, and Michael Kors. Using the image of a product, people can express their interest by clicking a special "Want" button. It's valuable because retailers will have the ability to see the level of demand and do more targeted advertising. In addition, there will be a way to click through and purchase items. Imagine if everyone on Facebook built a "Wish List" and made it available. It would be a huge source of information about demand and could change the way e-commerce happens. Rather than going to Amazon.com and searching for what you want, retailers could come to you. John and David think that is a valuable position.

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