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HOW TO SAVE MONEY DURING YOUR NEXT ONLINE SHOPPING SPREE


We all do it, scour the internet when we have some downtime, whether it’s during lunchtime on our computer, sitting on our iPad in front of the television in the evening or browsing on our phones on the way home from work. As a nation we’ve become accustomed to shopping for deals when we head into the supermarket or the shopping centre, from sales, to buy one get one free offers, there is a constant stream of money saving moments. But what if I told you you’d probably get a better deal on the internet? Now, I’m sure some of you are thinking, but who wants to pay for delivery costs, or have the hassle of returning something? But on the other hand, you could end up picking up a bunch of bargains from the comfort of your sofa, with free delivery and free returns, why wouldn’t you take a look? I have some suggestions below for how become a savvy internet shopper and get the best deals out there on the internet.
 

SIGN UP TO EMAIL BLASTS TO GET THE BEST SAVINGS

 
Don’t get me wrong, receiving hundreds of branded marketing emails in your inbox on a daily basis can be a right pain, so make sure you don’t go overboard. However, some of the best deals out there can be found in a marketing email. Brands offer exclusive deals, voucher codes and timely offers via their email communications, which you may not be able to find elsewhere. So, when you’re browsing on your favourite sites and that pesky pop up appears, inviting you to sign up for 10% off your first shop, don’t dismiss it. Not only will you pick up a decent offer for your first shop, you’ll more than likely end up getting some decent deals sent straight to your inbox.
 
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START SEARCHING FOR THE BEST OFFERS

 
Take it from me, most commercial websites these days have at least one active offer. Whether it’s for free delivery, a monetary discount or some additional samples, there is usually a way to get something beneficial for shopping online. But where do you even begin to try and find these? Well, I’ll let you into a secret, before you even start heading on to the discount and cashback sites you’ll read about below, your first stop should be Google. Before you click on anything, take a look at the copy in the adverts at the top (they’ll say AD on the left-hand side). Often there are exclusive offers in these advertisements, inviting you as a customer to click and purchase. Just make sure you read the T&C’s so you know what’s eligible for the offer.
 

ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR A MONEY SAVING CODE

 
If the Google trick didn’t help too much, then it’s time to start taking a look at the key voucher sites. From Hot UK Deals to My Voucher Codes and Voucher Codes there are various sites for retailers to partner up with and offer exclusive offers to. Make sure to browse for the best deal that’s right for you before committing to a purchase. Plus, it’s worth following the saving sites on social media as they often post key deals which might catch your eye.
 

GET SOME MONEY BACK FROM YOUR PURCHASES

 
Lastly, don’t make a purchase without checking whether the brand is offering a cashback deal via the likes of Quidco or TopCashback. Quite simply, you’ll get some cash back everytime you shop with one of their partner brands. You just need to sign up and make an account and your cashback will be paid directly into your account. It’s as simple as that!
 
 
So, follow these simple steps and you’ll be sure to save some money next time you shop online.

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