Secret Codes For Consumers

[mlou]

Secret Codes Can Save You Money Online
Some Tips, Tricks and Web Sites to Check Out Before You Check Out

In recent years, independent Web sites have cropped up listing promotional codes from stores including amazon.com, americangirl.com, sportsauthority.com and 1800flowers.com. If you are willing to spend a little extra time hunting around these sites, you can save a bundle on a varied and diverse list of products.

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Have you thought about adding a discount code to your website?
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[BOSS]

No, I have not...but I am now...thanks mlou

 

[mlou]

No, I have not...but I am now...thanks mlou

You can do what a lot of retails do...increase your price 15%, then have 10% sale...
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[parie]

how funny that you should mention this...

but my web guy just met with me over the weekend and that was one of his main ideas for my website. don't think it will be done until after vday.
thanks mlou!
parie

 

[theRKF]

We do -- with mixed results. Every web customer gets a follow-up email with a coupon code. We also use discount and promo codes with various ads to track response and give the consumer the feel of added value or discount.

Ryan

 

[mlou]

We do -- with mixed results... Ryan

What kind of mixed results?
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[theRKF]

Some people use the codes, many buy without using them, some seemingly don't respond to any marketing or prompting.

Ryan

PS - Our free calendar give away last year was phenominal in building our email database. Word got out on a few of those bargain hunting bulletin boards and blogs, and people flocked by the thousands. Thank goodness the offer was "while supplies last!"