Social commerce is a growing trend, with global social commerce revenues expected to rise from $5 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2015. Haveyouseen is a social commerce platform that allows users to find deals, share recommendations with their social networks, and earn rewards when others make purchases based on their recommendations. The platform provides an incentivized network effect where everyone who participates in driving a sale is rewarded. It benefits merchants by unlocking social media and social commerce capabilities, driving incremental sales through viral sharing, and allowing them to target influential audiences within their social networks.