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Website of the Day: FatWallet

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:25:56 -0700

I'm a super saver. Not only do I check out Retail Me Not before any big purchase, but I also have my eyes peeled for new coupon websites. Ebates, anyone? So naturally, I was stoked to find FatWallet, which can be added to your list of money-saving meccas online.

FatWallet can save you money not only by giving you access to thousands of coupons and codes, but it also has a cash-back program. Shop at a participating retailer (which shouldn't be hard since Bloomingdale's, Blue Nile, and eBay are on the list), and get a percentage of your purchase back every time you shop. Can't go wrong there, folks.

Website of the Day: Retail Me Not

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:06:56 -0700

You know when you're shopping online and you see a box on the checkout page that tells you to enter a discount code, coupon number or promotional code? You can actually obtain those money saving codes and digits from Retail Me Not, a website that lists online coupon codes for stores like J Crew, Amazon, Victoria Secret, Starbucks and Avis. The website gets all of its discount codes from user-submissions, so there's no guarantee that each code will work 100 percent, but it's definitely worth a try. Just enter at the checkout page and give them a whirl, you never know what goodies you'll get at a fraction of the regular cost!

To learn how to post your favorite sites to the Website of the Day group, just read more

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group
Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
Choose "Blog"
Give your photo a Title
Leave the category as "general"
Change the channel to "technology and gadgets"
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day")
Click on the "Add Image" link below the "body" box
A popup window will happen - click on "Browse" to find your image on your computer
Once you have the image chosen, click "Submit"
The popup will show you your image, choose size: "normal" - if you want, you can give it a title (which will show up as a caption)
Click "Insert" and the popup will go away
Your "body" box will now have some text in it. Leave it as is. If you want to add some text before the picture telling me why you love the website, do it before the code that has appeared.
Click Submit

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all of your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Website of the Day: Offers.com

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:45:23 -0800

If you're a regular online shopper and you want to make sure you're getting the biggest bang for your buck, Offers.com is sure to save you both time and money. Similar to Retail Me Not, Offers.com aggregates all of the best promos and deals from around the web - organizing coupons and promo codes by category and store.

I not only like the fact that the site makes sure to verify each offer before posting it, but that they also have a travel section, so you can easily search for vacation deals. And if you want to get "watch" offers or updates, you can sign up for the My Offers Locker which can send you daily or weekly emails to let you know when your favorite stores have special offers.

Have an interesting website you want to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
Click "Create Post" to submit content.

Website of the Day: Grechen's Codes

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:05:56 -0700

Good economy or bad economy, everyone loves getting a discount, and I can safely say that every purchase I have made in the last few months online has not been without a coupon code.

I usually use Retail Me Not, but I discovered a new coupon site that focuses on women's clothing and accessories, and I'm a little unhealthily obsessed with it: Grechen's Codes.

Who's Grechen? I don't know, but she's some sort of guardian angel. The site makes it really easy to find codes for the sites I'm looking at, and I've even (dangerously) signed up for their emails, so that even if I'm not shopping, I'm alerted to good deals going on.

To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and "Regular Post."
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click "Next."
Choose the audience for your story to "Website of the Day" in the dropdown menu.
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to "Technology and Gadgets."
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click "I’m done" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Website of the Day: Coupon Chief

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:36 -0800

Finding deals and discounts for last-minute gifts is crucial at this time of the year, especially when we're all trying to pinch our pennies.

Similar to Retail Me Not, in that you enter websites to find coupon codes and promo deals, Coupon Chief is another site that aggregates coupons from across the web. What I love about it is the fact that it immediately takes down coupons that have expired or don't work, so you don't get stuck with any false hope. To use, just enter the URL of the site you're shopping on to see if there are any coupons available!

And don't forget if you're looking for a bargain, you can always check out ShopStyle's Sale Habit, where you'll find tons of deals from all across the Internet!

To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and "Regular Post."
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click "Next."
Choose the audience for your story to "Website of the Day" in the dropdown menu.
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to "Technology and Gadgets."
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click "I’m done" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Website Alice Shops For All Your Home Essentials For You

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700

I won't bore you with tales of how busy I am these days, because come on - aren't we all?

Everyone around me seems to always be swamped, and rarely has time to shop for stuff that's essentials (not shoes, bags, and clothes. Somehow I always make time for that). I mean toilet paper, toothpaste, dish-washing soap - stuff you have to buy but hate schlepping to the store for.

Today's website, Alice, wants to be the girl who makes your life easier. At heart, it's online shopping for those boring home essentials, but it's like a personal assistant for this stuff. Whatever you want, Alice hunts down coupon codes for and reminds you when it's about time to stock up on everything again. There's even free shipping, in addition to the already sweet deal of having your life saved.

To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and "Regular Post."
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click "Next."
Choose the audience for your story to "Website of the Day" in the dropdown menu.
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to "Technology and Gadgets."
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click "I’m done" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Shipping and Shopping Deals For Your Last Minute Gifts

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:30:37 -0800

I know how you're feeling right now: stressed, confused, and panicked. Stressed because you know you haven't finished your holiday shopping, confused as to what to get, and panicked because Christmas is a short little week away.

Not to freak you out even further, but if you are ordering gifts online, in most cases, today is the last day to ship your gifts in order to get them wrapped and under the tree by Christmas. But there is some good news to all this worry - a lot of times, you'll find that standard shipping is free!

Where do you find such wonderful deals? I'll tell you about them, and about some other sweet procrastination-friendly savings when you read more.

Shipping

Get free shipping from Amazon when you purchase over $25 dollars of items that are marked with Super Saver Shipping. Last day to ship free and receive by Christmas is today, December 18.
Walmart offers free shipping when you use their Site To Store feature - order your gifts online, and pick up at your nearest Walmart store. While you're there, you can get your wrapping paper.
Target is offering free shipping on select items or when you spend $50 or more. Last day to ship free and receive by Christmas is today, December 18.
Apple is offering free standard shipping on all orders. Last day to ship most items and receive by Christmas is Friday, December 19.
Overstock.com is offering free shipping on select items. Place your order by December 22 and select two day shipping to get your items by Christmas.

Last Minute Deals

Ebates is offering cash back on purchases when you use the available coupons. Sign up for a free Ebates account and get an automatic $5 credit.
MacMall is offering up to 75 percent off of select items, and free shipping when available. Get your shopping on now, cause the sale ends today!
The Blackberry Bold is 50 percent off at Amazon, and with a $100 rebate the price drops to $149 with a two-year service agreement.
Get last minute sale notifications from Sale Habit!
Insane electronics liquidation deals at Overstock.com - up to 50 percent off of some items.

Happy shopping!

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Websites to Help Save You Money

GeekSugar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:10:49 -0700

I hate to rain on anyone's Sunday parade, but the fact of the matter is the economy is in shambles right now. You can either take the laissez-faire approach and hope for the best, or you can be proactive by being a responsible spender! Saving cash seems to be the name of the game right now, so to help you penny-pinch a bit more, I've put together some of my financial-favorite websites. Check them out below!

Get Cash Back For Your Old Cell Phone With Flipswap	Read Books For Free With DailyLit	Find Affordable Car Repair Shops in Your Area With RepairPal
GasBuddy Helps You Find the Nearest Cheapest Gas Station	Manage Your Money Online For Free With Mint	Get Coupons and Cash Back By Shopping Online With Ebates

Daily Tech: Wal-Mart Caps Wii Limit at One Per Person

GeekSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:57 -0700

Looks like the Nintendo Wii is going to be in short supply this holiday season. Even two years after its launch, you can't purchase more than one at Wal-Mart. - Kotaku
Planning on traveling this Christmas? Unplggd has created a list of eight tips to keep your laptop safe on holiday travels. - Unplggd
The first screenshots of Windows 7 desktop have surfaced on the Internet. - Boing Boing
When purchasing products online, head on over to GotoDaily to find a list of discount codes and printable coupons! - Lifehacker
LAST DAY! It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Log in and participate in our geeky Halloween costume contest for your chances to win a Canon Rebel XSi SLR Digital Camera! - geeksugar

Geek Tip: RetailMeNot Adds Firefox Extension

GeekSugar — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:00:40 -0800

If you ever used RetailMeNot to find coupon codes for stores like Victoria's Secret, JCrew and American Eagle, there's now a RetailMeNot Firefox extension that makes online shopping that much more exciting. Discussed on lifehacker, this free extension will automatically check for coupons and provide you with a notification if a coupon is found for the site you are visiting. How great is that?!