Our Mission: Transparency in Online Shopping
Finding the best price shouldn't require opening 20 browser tabs. DealCluster was built to solve this problem—aggregating prices from 120+ merchants so you can compare instantly and shop confidently.
But how do we do it? And how can you trust that our prices are accurate? This guide pulls back the curtain on our technology and processes.
How We Collect Price Data
1. Merchant Data Feeds
Major retailers provide us with regular data feeds containing their current prices, inventory status, and product information. This is our most reliable source and covers merchants like major department stores, electronics retailers, and brand stores.
2. Affiliate Networks
We partner with affiliate networks that aggregate product data from thousands of merchants. These networks provide standardized product information and real-time price updates.
3. Direct API Integration
For key merchants, we maintain direct API connections that provide real-time price and availability data. This ensures the most accurate information for high-volume products.
4. Automated Price Monitoring
Our systems continuously monitor prices across the web, updating our database multiple times per day. When prices change, you see the update quickly.
Matching Products Across Merchants
One of our biggest technical challenges is matching the same product across different stores. Retailers often use different titles, images, and descriptions for identical items.
Our Matching Technology:
The Result: When you view a product on DealCluster, you're seeing actual prices for the same or equivalent product across multiple retailers—not just loosely related items.
How Fresh Are Our Prices?
Price Update Frequency:
Important Note: Prices can change between our last update and when you visit a merchant's website. We display when prices were last verified, and we recommend confirming the final price at checkout.
Why Prices Sometimes Differ:
Our Commitment: We work continuously to minimize price discrepancies and clearly indicate when information was last updated.
How We Find the Best Deals
Not all low prices are good deals. Our systems identify genuine value through several factors:
1. Price History Analysis
We track prices over time to identify genuine discounts versus artificial markdowns. A "50% off" sale means nothing if the price was inflated last week.
2. Cross-Merchant Comparison
We compare the same product across multiple stores. If one store shows a huge discount but others don't, we investigate why.
3. Quality Signals
We factor in seller ratings, return policies, and customer reviews when highlighting deals. The lowest price isn't always the best value.
4. Trend Detection
Our systems identify when prices are dropping across the board—often indicating a genuine sale event or product lifecycle change.
Our Affiliate Relationships
Transparency About How We Earn:
DealCluster earns affiliate commissions when you purchase through our links. This is how we keep the service free.
Our Commitment:
Why This Model Works:
When you find genuine savings through DealCluster, you're happy and more likely to return. Our business model aligns our interests with yours—we succeed when you find real value.
Using DealCluster Effectively
For Best Results:
Pro Tips:
Our Promise: We'll keep working to provide the most accurate, comprehensive price comparison possible. Questions or feedback? We're always listening.