.COM COUPON CRAZE

WRITER: MARY EDWARDS

As the Internet grows, we will find more and more companies building their businesses on the web. Almost every company that sells products or offers services has a place on the web. Therefore, we are finding more and more advertisements, coupons, and coupon codes on the web, as well. Consumers love the ease of shopping in the comfort of their own home, and since most companies offer shipping, there is no need to even head to the store to pick up items.

There are two types of online coupons. There are printable coupons that can be printed out and taken to a brick-and-mortar store; then there are coupon codes that can be found online and used during online shopping trips during the checkout process.

PRINTABLE COUPONS are found at many different online sites. Grocery, household product, and health and beauty coupons can be found at large coupon sites like Coupons.com and Redplum.com. Department stores and similar type store coupons can be found on company websites, or customers can sign up for loyalty programs to receive coupons by email. These coupons are then printed out and taken to the store to be redeemed. To maximize your savings, always pair your coupons with current in-store sales.

COUPON CODES are found at popular sites like Retailmenot.com or cash back sites like Shopathome.com and Ebates.com. These sites are very easy to use. Customers simply type in the name of the store they want to shop at and a list of coupon codes are provided. Coupon codes can be redeemed for things like free shipping, discounts, and more. Again, always try to stack these coupon codes with sales to get the most bang for your buck. Moreover, be sure to check the policy at different online stores since some stores will allow you to stack two coupon codes on top of each other (e.g., free shipping and $5 off).

If you are not comfortable using coupon codes online, many stores will allow you to call in your order and check out over the phone.

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