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"That’s why building a product recommendation algorithm was a hot topic 20 years ago, but nowadays everyone and their mom can just get a WordPress plugin for it
by folbec 7y ago
"That’s why building a product recommendation algorithm was a hot topic 20 years ago, but nowadays everyone and their mom can just get a WordPress plugin for it and get close to Amazon’s level."
Well, I haven't had a remotely relevant Amazon recommendation in 5 to 10 years.
Unless you count read a book by the exact same author as a useful recommendation.
- scrooched_moose 7y agoAt least on my account, it seems like Amazon has given up on recommendations and is just suggesting I buy the same things again. I wouldn't be shocked if it's actually quite a bit more accurate then real predictions, but it does lead to funny things like "You already bought this book? How about a second copy?"
- pareshverma91 7y agoI wonder if the same book recommendations are happening because people might just be buying products like these for gifts. Something like I liked this book, so you should read it to.