The Top Daily Deal Sites on the Internet

The ease and convenience of using the Internet, combined with the need for people to save money as a result of the struggling economy, have revived couponing from its significant lull (almost into extinction) during the economic boom of the ’90s. Beyond coupons are Internet deals sites, where subscribers can get deals on everything from groceries to automobiles.

While most people think that getting Internet for your home will cost an arm and leg, experts know that with a little research, reliable Internet service can be found for a reasonable price. Some companies even offer nationwide free hotspot options, so your travels will be much more fun and easy.

With that said, here are the top sites to check into for steep savings on a variety of products and services.

Groupon

Every day, subscribers to Groupon’s email service receive at least one deal on a range of products and services. This email subscription is free, and often subscribers receive more than one special deal per day. Groupon provides deals on travel arrangements, fitness products and memberships, restaurants, retail stores, and much more.

Groupon is also available for smartphones at all the popular app stores. Groupon offers deals to groups (the name comes from the words “group” and “coupon”) and earns its money from the advertisers, which pay Groupon to send the discounts as product promotions.

Living Social

Living Social subscribers get as much as a 90% discount off of their offerings. These offers include location specific deals on restaurants, attractions, spas, and travel packages. Living Social is a great way to get to know your own city, especially if you’re new to the area and aren’t sure where the best places to eat, shop, and relax are. Back in 2013, Living Social experienced a cash crunch that threatened its survival. But new leadership turned the company around, and it’s still offering great deals on a variety of experiences.

Woot

Woot offers a single deal per day, but Woot Off deals can last longer. Woot has also created a few spin offs catering to particular customers, including Shirt Woot, Wine Woot, and Kids Woot, which offer a topic related deal per day to subscribers. Woot emphasizes their focus on the community of subscribers and puts forth an irreverent, modern persona that many people thoroughly enjoy. The company was eventually purchased by online retail giant Amazon.

Gilt

Gilt is an Internet deals site that specializes in luxury brands and accessories. It offers specials and deals on designer fashion items, with each daily deal offering as much as 60 percent from the suggested retail price. The company also provides steep discounts on jewelry, shoes, handbags, watches, and other luxury lifestyle items. Gilt is a great idea for those who enjoy living the high life on a tight budget. Gilt’s customers enjoy its easy access to high-ticket items at affordable prices from the comfort of the home.

A Few Additional Tips on Using Daily Deals Sites

When using Internet deals sites, there are a few tips to help you get the most savings out of any service:

• Never buy something you wouldn’t consider buying without the deal. If you’re buying lots of stuff just because it’s cheaper, you’re spending way more money in the long run.
• Comparison shop to see if you can beat the deal elsewhere. Sometimes you can find the same deal somewhere else without the time limitations that often come with the Internet deals sites.
• Always work with trusted retailers and service providers. Though most of these deals sites try to work with reputable companies and advertisers, they cannot assure your safety. The best motto is buyer beware.

With these deals sites and some savvy shopping skills, you can save big bucks on great merchandise and services.

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