The internet is ripe with deals, and you can save on everything from toilet paper to technology if you know where to look. Here’s a quick guide on how to use social media to find the best deals online, fast.
1. Your first step is to find a favorite frugal blogger or two. You’ll want to be pretty selective. The number of coupons and deals sites has exploded in the past few years. some of these sites run the same codes from a subscription service, and many are for stores you’d never think of shopping from – and that means it will take you some time to sort through and find the good deals.
The best blogs will have handpicked deals, coupons and even freebies that are handpicked by an actual person who doesn’t post every offer that comes along. If you’re looking for cheap baby items, you’ll probably want to follow a different set of frugal bloggers than does someone who’s looking for tech deals.
2. Find your favorite companies on Facebook. Because of its immediacy, Facebook has become a preferred way of broadcasting information about new freebies and deals, especially those offers that are valid for just a day or two.