Making Deals And Saving Money Online
The good part of today’s challenging economy is that many businesses are jumping on the coupon bandwagon and offering great online coupons and deals to be used in their web stores and brick-and-mortar shops. Many companies have started deal of the day websites that allow you to save money while making deals online. However, with so many to choose from, how do you know where to start saving? Below is a list of the most popular sites, giving some of the best daily deals:
- Groupon.com
- LivingSocial.com
- Google.com/Offers
- Amazon.com
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Groupon.com is perhaps the most well-known coupon site of its kind. Daily deals are offered based on your city and surrounding areas, and most deals are available for purchase for two to four days. As our personal favorite use Groupon to start making deals and saving money online.
The highlights:
- Largest selection of deals/coupons in many categories: food, entertainment, health and beauty, travel/getaways, retail products and services
- Convenient mobile app available
- Fully customizable/personalized deals
- Quick, easy and safe purchase/checkout system
- Rewards program
Groupon is the premier choice for those who like to frequent local restaurants, theaters, pubs, spa, nail services and fitness clubs. An added bonus of Groupon is that if you do not use your Groupon deal before the expiration date, it is still worth the discount you paid for it. Therefore, you have nothing to lose!
Living Social
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LivingSocial was one of the very first to come into the online coupon game based on specific location. It offers the largest selection of travel and getaway “escapes” than any other online deal site.
The highlights:
- Varied selection of deals/coupons in many categories including food, entertainment, health and beauty, travel/getaways, retail products and services
- Convenient mobile app available
- Quick, easy and safe purchase/checkout system
- An excellent choice for those who like to take day or weekend trips away, with customized deals for couples and families. Accommodating all tastes and budgets with getaway categories such as; budget, luxury, adventure and international offers.
Living Social is somewhat limited in local food and entertainment deals, compared to Groupon.
Google.com
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Google.com has the advantage of being arguably the largest search engine on the Internet today. The offers available are always interesting and wildly varied, with a good balance of local and online-only deals.
The highlights:
- Varied selection of deals/coupons in many categories: food, entertainment, health and beauty, travel/getaways, online and local retail products and services
- Convenient mobile app available (Offers app for Android only, Google app for iPhone/smartphone)
- Quick, easy and safe purchase/checkout system
- Easily integrated with your Google account
Quality vs. quantity seems to be the method of nearly any Google ‘product’. The deals offered here are less of a trendy nature, and have more of an overall appeal. Easy to read maps are included in each offer, along with well written, detailed information about the product, service and/or establishment submitting the offer. Top notch.
Amazon.com
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Amazon has become one of the largest online retailers in the history of the Internet, and has only recently entered into the local deals game. However, with its Gold Box deals, third-party marketplace offerings, extensive printable coupon pages and free shipping on orders of $25 or more, it truly is the site to get the best deals for products of nearly any kind imaginable.
The highlights:
- Gold Box, Amazon local, coupons, deals and bargains, outlet, warehouse deals and digital deals are all offered on Amazon.com
- Varied selection of deals/coupons in many categories: food, entertainment, health and beauty, travel/getaways, online and local retail products and services
- Convenient mobile apps available
- Quick, easy and safe purchase/checkout system
- Easily integrated with your Amazon account
Amazon Price Check App
The free Amazon Price Check app is a great way to keep on saving when shopping offline. Convenient and easy price comparisons are available for most products by barcode scan, picture identification, voice and text search. You can even purchase items via one-click ordering through your Amazon or Amazon Prime account. Now that’s smart shopping!
