Systems and Methods To sort Listings of Different Types
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1. A method implemented on a data processing system, the method comprising:
- identifying a plurality of subscription listings and a plurality of pay for performance listings;
comparing values of the pay for performance listings with values of the subscription listings, wherein the values of the subscription listings are based at least in part on renewal of subscriptions; and
sorting the plurality of subscription listings and the plurality of pay for performance listings into one ordered list based on the comparing of the values of the pay for performance listings with the values of the subscription listings.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the presentation of listings of different types as an ordered list. For example, subscription listings and pay for performance listings can be sorted into a mixed list to balance the protection of subscriptions for stable and long term revenue, and the presentation of pay for performance listings that can increase short term revenue.
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1. A method implemented on a data processing system, the method comprising:
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identifying a plurality of subscription listings and a plurality of pay for performance listings; comparing values of the pay for performance listings with values of the subscription listings, wherein the values of the subscription listings are based at least in part on renewal of subscriptions; and sorting the plurality of subscription listings and the plurality of pay for performance listings into one ordered list based on the comparing of the values of the pay for performance listings with the values of the subscription listings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A machine readable media storing instructions, the instructions causing a data processing system to perform a method, the method comprising:
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receiving a search request for listings of services or products; responsive to the search request, identifying a plurality of listings, including subscription listings and pay for performance listings, wherein the subscription listings offer periodic subscription fees for priority in search results and the pay for performance listings offer fees to be charged in response to a predetermined event that is a result of presentation of the pay for performance listings; and sorting the plurality of listings, including the subscription listings and the pay for performance listings, into an ordered list to increase revenue for a time period longer than a subscription period of the subscription listings. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A data processing system, comprising:
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means for identifying a plurality of subscription listings and a plurality of pay for performance listings; means for comparing values of the pay for performance listings with values of the subscription listings, wherein the values of the subscription listings are based at least in part on renewal of subscriptions; and means for sorting the plurality of subscription listings and the plurality of pay for performance listings into one ordered list based on the comparing of the values of the pay for performance listings with the values of the subscription listings.
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