HyveUp has a couple of very thorough posts up on recommendation engines where he explores three different approaches that companies are using to generate recommendations for visitors:
to conclude, we have 3 different approaches:
- Pandora: deep structural analysis of an item
- Strands: intensive social behavior analysis around an item
- Aggregate Knowledge: structural analysis of an item, paired with behavioral analysis around the item
In a follow up post, Xavier explores the business models that recommendation engines are pursuing.
