Local Deals Sites

[writtenword]

Has anyone here taken advantage of Local Deals sites (Groupon, LivingSocial, LifeBooker, or even the less popular ones)? How did it help or hurt your business? Did it make a difference at all? I am considering offering a volume order deal, but I'm trying to match it to my services in a way that makes sense. I have also heard that these sites can backfire if you haven't planned for production costs of large orders.

[Waynefire]

I have never taken advantage of these sites before. For me some of these sites are nothing more then a way to waste money because I spend more then I get on returns.

[tetutato]

I've taken advantage of some AU based ones. They surely do boost my sales

[Parker]

I haven't taken advantage of the local deals sites because my business is business-to-business. I have been thinking about starting a business and using the local deal sites to kick start the business. I think the key to making these sites work for you is to convert some of the deal buyers to long term customers.

[oliviasidle]

I really think if you try them out, you'll like them Enjoy!

[Isabellas2007]

I work as a freelance writer and web designer so these would not work for me. However, it is interesting that the local advertisements would help pull up a ton of extra sales for people!

[writtenword]

I haven't taken advantage of the local deals sites because my business is business-to-business. I have been thinking about starting a business and using the local deal sites to kick start the business. I think the key to making these sites work for you is to convert some of the deal buyers to long term customers.

I think long term customers is key, too. I know that some people appreciate the sudden boost, but it seems like it's great for a type of business that keeps people coming back.

[1ncentives]

Well you could achieve the same outcome for FREE!...Vouchers work!! you only have to look at people like M&S..or many of the Other High Street Names..Argos..etc!

[Cole]

It is said that Groupon is a not bad. All in all I'm prejudiced against such sites.

[johnRcamp]

Well i have never taken advantage of these kind of sites but i m thinking on it !
Thanks for the topic.