JOURNEY_LOG.md

20-Journey Browser Research Log

Captured on July 4, 2026 from a logged-out or unauthenticated browser baseline where possible.

Raw evidence lives in browser-journeys.json. Screenshots live in screenshots.

Core Queries

1. Best housewarming gifts under $100 for a design-conscious couple
2. Best noise-canceling headphones under $250 for commuting
3. Best carry-on backpack for a 5-day Europe trip
4. Best white sneakers for walking all day
5. Best leakproof glass meal prep containers
6. Best beginner espresso machine under $500
7. Best air purifier for a small apartment with allergies
8. Wedding guest dress under $150 for petite summer fit
9. Best standing desk converter for a small home office
10. Best baby shower gift that feels personal but practical

Journey Matrix

ID	Platform	Category	Query Focus	Screenshot
01	ChatGPT	Gifts	Housewarming gifts under $100	screenshot
02	Google Shopping	Gifts	Housewarming gifts under $100	screenshot
03	Amazon	Electronics	Commuting headphones under $250	screenshot
04	Perplexity	Electronics	Commuting headphones under $250	screenshot
05	TikTok Shop	Travel Gear	Carry-on backpack for Europe	screenshot
06	Google Shopping	Travel Gear	Carry-on backpack for Europe	screenshot
07	Amazon	Apparel	White sneakers for walking	screenshot
08	ChatGPT	Apparel	White sneakers for walking	screenshot
09	Google Shopping	Meal Prep	Leakproof glass containers	screenshot
10	Perplexity	Meal Prep	Leakproof glass containers	screenshot
11	Amazon	Home Appliance	Beginner espresso machine under $500	screenshot
12	TikTok Shop	Home Appliance	Beginner espresso machine under $500	screenshot
13	ChatGPT	Home Health	Air purifier for small apartment allergies	screenshot
14	Google Shopping	Home Health	Air purifier for small apartment allergies	screenshot
15	Amazon	Apparel Event	Petite summer wedding guest dress	screenshot
16	Perplexity	Apparel Event	Petite summer wedding guest dress	screenshot
17	TikTok Shop	Home Office	Standing desk converter	screenshot
18	Google Shopping	Home Office	Standing desk converter	screenshot
19	ChatGPT	Baby Gifts	Personal but practical baby shower gift	screenshot
20	Perplexity	Baby Gifts	Personal but practical baby shower gift	screenshot

Method Notes

• Google Shopping, Amazon, Perplexity, and TikTok Shop were reached through public browser URLs.
• ChatGPT journeys were run from logged-out ChatGPT to avoid relying on private account memory.
• TikTok Shop repeatedly presented a login-forward shell rather than useful public shopping results in this browser baseline. That is counted as a conversion and access finding, not ignored.
• Screenshots are evidence of visible experience, not endorsement of any product or price.
• Prices and availability are volatile. Any price-specific observation should be treated as a point-in-time signal.