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The future of coupons is filled with flying cars, golden unicorns and instant rebates

Alright recession-istas, Groupon groupies or whatever else you money saving hounds want to call yourself. There’s a new service on the block and its taking couponing to a whole ‘nother level. It goes by the name of Offermatic and it automatically ads the savings to your bank account when you make a qualifying purchase. No more clipping or deal-a-daying.

So here’s what you need to do to get in on some of this sweet action. Go to Offermatic and register your credit or debit card. Offermatic will automagically scan your purchase history and present you with offers and coupons based on your purchasing history*. As an example, I spent a certain amount on Entertainment over the past month. Offermatic went in, saw that and hooked me up with an offer for $12 worth of movie tickets from Fandango for $6. If I want the deal, I simply press “activate” and add it to my card. Once I make that purchase in the future, Offermatic will see that transaction on my card and rebate me back the $6. Offers are good for 30 or 60 days usually.

You also get points for completing reviews, referring your friends, etc which can add up to gift cards and freebies. If you sign up through one of the link on this page, I get one step close to a $25 Amazon gift certificate.

Go check it out.

*It only takes an email address, password and zip code to get an Offermatic account. Your bank login and credentials never reach Offermatic. Just go try it and you’ll see what I mean or check out their FAQ.

Online Marketing Articles I’m Reading This Week

I apologize for being away for a while, lots of new and exciting things going on in my personal life including an upcoming wedding as well as a new job.  I’ll do my best to get new and fresh content on the site in the coming weeks, but it could be pretty sparse.  In the meantime, why not check out my shared article feed or find me on twitter?

Here are a few article that have caught my eye recently.

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Google Launches Mobile Coupons

Google just made it even better for local businesses to advertise their services and for mobile users to take advantage and redeem coupons/offers without the hassle of cutting tiny squares out of the Sunday newspaper.  Here’s how it works;

  • If you’re a local business, spend 5 minutes on Google Local Business Center and create a listing (even if you don’t intend to offer a coupon, you should do this).
  • Once you’re in, click on the Coupons tab at the top of the page.
  • Coupons_tab_Google_Local_Business_CenterFill in the gritty details of your coupon and make sure you select ‘Mobile’ as your method of distribution.
  • Mobile_coupon_googleUsers that search for your business via their mobile device will be presented with your businesses’ Place Page (just go to google.com in your mobile browser).  They will then be able to view and present the mobile coupon upon their arrival. No scissors necessary.

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Why not try and make something exclusive for mobile users, like a super-secret offer that only those users would know about?  Measure your success and try to capitalize on those users using mobile as a primary means of communication.

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