Systems and methods of processing information and data involving experiences
A computing system receives, from a plurality of individuals, data corresponding to experience-based products that are offered by the individuals for purchase by a user. The computing system identifies respective product types for each of the experience-based products. It further maintains a database that stores at least some of the data corresponding to the experience-based products and the respective plurality of product types for each of the experience-based products. The computing system transmits for display on a client device first data. It receives from the client device a selection corresponding to a first experience-based product that is offered by a first individual of the plurality of individuals. In response to the selection, the computing system processes a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product, and executes executing one or more routines that perform computerized processing of the first experience-based product.
1. A method performed at a computing system that includes one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs configured for execution by the one or more processors, the method comprising:
receiving, from a plurality of individuals, data corresponding to a plurality of experience-based products that are offered by the plurality of individuals for purchase by a user that is distinct from the plurality of individuals;
identifying a respective plurality of product types for each of the plurality of experience-based products;
maintaining a database that is communicatively connected with the computing system, including storing in the database at least some of the data corresponding to the plurality of experience-based products and the respective plurality of product types for each of the plurality of experience-based products;
transmitting, for display on a client device, first data that includes:
the plurality of experience-based products;
a subset of the at least some of the data; and
a plurality of user-selectable options corresponding to the plurality of experience-based products;
receiving from the client device a selection corresponding to a first experience-based product that is offered by a first individual of the plurality of individuals;
in response to the selection:
processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product; and
executing one or more routines that perform computerized processing of the first experience-based product, the one or more routines comprising an administrator interface routine that provides functionality or actions to the first individual offering the first experience-based product based on the respective plurality of product types corresponding to the first experience-based product.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the functionality or actions comprise two or more of: a scheduling functionality; a calendar that includes a display of purchased experience-based products that have been scheduled; a list of action items that still require action or completion by the first individual; a fulfillment functionality, and/or marketing functionality.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the functionality or actions comprise the calendar, the method further comprising:
in accordance with to a determination that the first experience-based product is prescheduled, adding the first experience-based product as an event on the calendar.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the functionality or actions is provided via a specification of an administrator graphical user interface (GUI) that is configured for display on a client device of the first individual and that is transmitted to the client device of the first individual.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product comprises determining a time and/or place at which the first experience-based product will take place; wherein the time and/or place is determined by an input via the administrator GUI.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the respective plurality of product types includes a plurality of: a physical product, a digital product, having a preset time, having a negotiable time, having a negotiable location, requiring a contact information, and requiring a social media account information.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product comprises determining a time and/or place at which the first experience-based product will take place.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein executing the one or more routines further comprises executing a scheduling routine in accordance with a determination that the first experience-based product is not prescheduled, the scheduling routine comprising:
receiving a time from a user of the client device; and
setting the time received from the user as a scheduled time for the first experience-based product.
9. A computing system comprising:
one or more processors;
memory coupled to the one or more processors;
one or more programs stored in the memory and configured for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs comprising instructions for:
receiving, from a plurality of individuals, data corresponding to a plurality of experience-based products that are offered by the plurality of individuals for purchase by a user that is distinct from the plurality of individuals;
identifying a respective plurality of product types for each of the plurality of experience-based products;
maintaining a database that is communicatively connected with the computing system, including storing in the database at least some of the data corresponding to the plurality of experience-based products and the respective plurality of product types for each of the plurality of experience-based products;
transmitting, for display on a client device, first data that includes:
the plurality of experience-based products;
a subset of the at least some of the data; and
a plurality of user-selectable options corresponding to the plurality of experience-based products;
receiving from the client device a selection corresponding to a first experience-based product that is offered by a first individual of the plurality of individuals;
in response to the selection: processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product; and
executing one or more routines that perform computerized processing of the first experience-based product, the one or more routines comprising an administrator interface routine that provides functionality or actions to the first individual offering the first experience-based product based on the respective plurality of product types corresponding to the first experience-based product.
10. The computing system of claim 9 , wherein the functionality or actions comprise two or more of: a scheduling functionality; a calendar that includes a display of purchased experience-based products that have been scheduled; a list of action items that still require action or completion by the first individual; a fulfillment functionality, and/or marketing functionality.
11. The computing system of claim 10 , wherein the functionality or actions comprise the calendar, the one or more programs further comprising instructions for: in accordance with to a determination that the first experience-based product is prescheduled, adding the first experience-based product as an event on the calendar.
12. The computing system of claim 9 , wherein the instructions for processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product comprises instructions for determining a time and/or place at which the first experience-based product will take place.
13. The computing system of claim 9 , wherein the instructions for executing the one or more routines further comprises instructions for executing a scheduling routine in accordance with a determination that the first experience-based product is not prescheduled, the scheduling routine comprising:
receiving a time from a user of the client device; and
setting the time received from the user as a scheduled time for the first experience-based product.
14. The computing system of claim 9 , wherein the instructions for processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product comprises instructions for determining a time and/or place at which the first experience-based product will take place.
15. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions, which when executed by a computing system, cause the computing system to perform operations comprising:
receiving, from a plurality of individuals, data corresponding to a plurality of experience-based products that are offered by the plurality of individuals for purchase by a user that is distinct from the plurality of individuals;
identifying a respective plurality of product types for each of the plurality of experience-based products;
maintaining a database that is communicatively connected with the computing system, including storing in the database at least some of the data corresponding to the plurality of experience-based products and the respective plurality of product types for each of the plurality of experience-based products;
transmitting, for display on a client device; first data that includes: the plurality of experience-based products; a subset of the at least some of the data; and a plurality of user-selectable options corresponding to the plurality of experience-based products;
receiving from the client device a selection corresponding to a first experience-based product that is offered by a first individual of the plurality of individuals;
in response to the selection:
processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product; and
executing one or more routines that perform computerized processing of the first experience-based product, the one or more routines comprising an administrator interface routine that provides functionality or actions to the first individual offering the first experience-based product based on the respective plurality of product types corresponding to the first experience-based product.
16. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the respective plurality of product types includes a plurality of: a physical product, a digital product, having a preset time, having a negotiable time, having a negotiable location, requiring a contact information, and requiring a social media account information.
17. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein transmitting for display on the client device the first data comprises automatically generating and providing for display on the client device a user interface that includes the first data.
18. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 17 , wherein the user interface comprises an application running on the client device.
19. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein processing a checkout for purchasing the first experience-based product comprises: identifying a plurality of users to be charged for the first experience-based product; and charging the plurality of users.
20. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein the plurality of users are users other than a user of the client device.