MallMate: The Revolutionary Co-Shopping Feature That Lets You Shop with Friends
Author: Andy
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Quick Answer: MallMate is LeBrands.Space's real-time co-shopping system that lets two people explore brands together — from different cities — with built-in voice chat and screen sharing. Both participants earn SpacePoints for brands they explore together.
Shopping has always been a social activity. We go to malls with friends, call family members before making big purchases, and share screen grabs of products we're considering. LeBrands.Space has built this social layer directly into the platform with MallMate - the ShopTogether™ co-shopping system.
What Is MallMate?
MallMate is a real-time co-shopping feature that lets two or more people explore the LeBrands.Space digital mall together - simultaneously, from different devices, in different cities - with voice chat and screen sharing built in. It's like being in a physical mall with your best friend, except one of you is in Mumbai and the other is in Bangalore.
How It Works
Starting a MallMate session is simple:
1. Open LeBrands.Space and click the MallMate button
2. Share your session link with a friend
3. Your friend joins - both of you are now in a synced mall session
4. Browse brands together, react to shops, voice chat as you explore
5. Screen sharing lets you show each other specific products or brand profiles
Why This Is Different from Screen Sharing on Zoom
MallMate is purpose-built for brand discovery. The session is synchronised - when you navigate to a brand's shop, your co-shopper's screen updates too. Reactions (like, bookmark, comment) made during a session are attributed to both participants. The voice chat is embedded, so you don't need a separate call. And critically, the experience is designed for brands - you're not screen-sharing a cluttered marketplace; you're walking through a curated digital mall together.
SpacePoints for Co-Shopping
Both participants in a MallMate session earn SpacePoints for brands they explore together. The social engagement bonus means you earn more points when shopping with a friend than browsing alone - a deliberate design choice that rewards the communal shopping experience LeBrands.Space was built to foster.
The Technology Behind MallMate
MallMate is powered by Daily.co's WebRTC infrastructure, the same technology used by enterprise-grade video calling applications. This means crystal-clear voice quality, low latency, and a reliable connection even on mobile networks. The screen sharing component is optimised for brand imagery - high-resolution product photos look great even in shared view.
Perfect For...
- Friends shopping for gifts together
- Couples making home décor decisions
- Parents and children choosing back-to-school brands
- Style-conscious groups coordinating outfits
- Small business teams evaluating supplier brands
MallMate transforms brand discovery from a solitary browsing activity into a genuinely social experience. That's not just a feature - it's a new way to shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can join a MallMate co-shopping session?
MallMate is designed for two-person co-shopping sessions. One person starts the session and shares a link, and their co-shopper joins. Both participants share a synchronised browsing experience with voice chat and screen sharing enabled.
Does MallMate work across different devices and cities?
Yes. MallMate is entirely browser-based and works across devices — desktop, mobile, tablet. Participants can be in different cities or countries. The session is synchronised over the internet, powered by Daily.co's WebRTC infrastructure.
Do both participants earn SpacePoints in a MallMate session?
Yes. Both participants earn SpacePoints for brands they explore together during a MallMate session. The co-shopping social engagement bonus means you typically earn more points per brand visit in a shared session than when browsing alone.
Is MallMate free to use?
Yes. MallMate is available to all registered shoppers at no additional cost. There is no separate subscription or feature unlock required.
What technology powers MallMate's voice chat and screen sharing?
MallMate is powered by Daily.co's WebRTC infrastructure — the same technology used by enterprise-grade video calling applications. This ensures crystal-clear voice quality, low latency, and a reliable connection even on mobile networks.
Shopping Together Has Never Been This Easy — Start a Session Today
MallMate is live and free for all registered LeBrands.Space shoppers. The next time a friend asks for brand recommendations, do not send screenshots — start a MallMate session and browse together in real time. You will both earn SpacePoints, you will discover brands neither of you would have found alone, and the experience will be genuinely more enjoyable than shopping solo.
Tags: MallMate, Co-Shopping, Social Shopping, LeBrands.Space, ShopTogether