As much as I love to shop, I’m not always an active participant in the things that make it possible for me to do so. That’s why I’ve come up with a list of sneaky tricks that can help you save money online shopping without sacrificing your current habits—you just need to be willing to get out there and try them.
Tips To Save Money Online Shopping
To save money online shopping, you need to be creative and not rely on comparison sites alone. This is because they are often biased towards the biggest retailers, which are usually the most expensive.
Check for coupon codes before you buy.
You can find coupon codes on a store’s site, as well as on coupon websites and social media. Searching for a specific item and scrolling down to the comments may reveal some helpful tips from other shoppers. Retailers often post coupons on message boards, blogs, and even their own Facebook pages—so don’t forget to check those out!
If you happen to see an expired or hard-to-find coupon code online (or in person), don’t hesitate to ask the salesperson if he or she can honor it instead of wasting it. The worst thing that could happen is that it won’t be accepted—but if there’s no harm done and you end up saving money anyway? That’s definitely worth trying!
Use a cashback site to get money back from your purchases.
Cashback sites offer money back on purchases you make, so they’re a great way to save money online. These sites give you cashback in the form of gift cards or cash that you can use to purchase more products online!
You can use cashback sites on almost any type of product. You can get cashback for groceries, travel, clothing and more! You can even earn money back when shopping with your mobile device!
How much should I expect to get from a cashback site? That’s up to each provider—but it’s often around 5% per purchase or $2-5 per click. It all depends on how much the retailer pays out.
Make sure you’re using a private browser.
If you’re worried about your credit card information, the best way to protect yourself is to make sure that you only buy from websites with a solid reputation. Again, this will take more time than just clicking on whatever link happens to appear in your Facebook feed or Twitter timeline. But if you feel like it’s worth the hassle to avoid having your identity stolen and being screwed over by shady vendors and scammers, then go for it!
Here are some things you can do:
- Use private browsing mode or incognito mode when shopping online (depending on which browser you use). When using these functions of your browser, all history associated with that session is deleted after closing out of it—meaning no one can see what sites were visited during that time period. This also means they won’t be able to see any cookies left behind by those sites either!
- Use a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN encrypts all data being sent between its user and their destination website so no one else can access it—not even ISPs or hackers trying to steal personal information while they’re in transit through open Wi-Fi spots at cafes around town (which is another reason why buying stuff from reputable retailers instead of shady ones helps protect us from fraudsters).
Install an extension that alerts you about coupon codes.
Extensions are a great way to help you find coupon codes and the best deals online. For example, using an extension like Honey will allow you to easily install a tool in your browser that alerts you about coupon codes for any product or store. Another extension called Invisible Hand helps users find the best deals on different products by monitoring price changes in real time across thousands of websites.
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Cookies are tiny files that store information about your browsing activity. They can be used to track your browsing activity, and they can be used by advertisers to target you with ads based on what they know about you. You can also see where this is going: Cookies are bad news in terms of online security, since they can be used by hackers to steal your information (including passwords).
The good news is that cookies won’t harm your computer if you delete them after every session—and it’s easy enough to set up your browser so that’s what happens automatically. Just head into the settings of your browser, find the “privacy” tab and make sure “cookie history” is turned off or deleted whenever possible (if only some browsers were more user-friendly!).
The shipping costs of a purchase can often be a big part of the total cost, so it’s important to check this before you buy. If you’re buying several items, look for free shipping as an option and make sure that the site offers free returns if there are any issues with your purchase.
If you’re buying one item, look for free shipping on that item (or at least get an email alert if the cost will go up). In many cases, Amazon will tell me that my shipping cost is going down after I’ve added in my payment details because I’ve found something else I want to buy—so don’t click “Buy” until everything looks like it’s set at its lowest price possible!
Check if the item is available locally or from another retailer nearby—many times there are stores within walking distance (or even your workplace!) offering similar products for less than what we’d pay online.
Signing up for your favorite stores’ email lists and social media accounts can help you save money online. You’ll get notifications about discounts, new products, and delivery options that you might not otherwise see.
- Many retailers offer exclusive promotions via email alerts. They’re a good way to save money on products or services without having to hunt down a coupon code or wait for an in-store sale.
- You should also follow your favorite stores on social media (and share their posts!) because they often announce deals and sales through posts on Facebook or Twitter—and they’ll want their fans to know about them!
Save Money Online Shopping: Conclusion
There are a lot of ways to save money when shopping online, but it’s important to remember that there are also some risks involved. If you’re not careful with how much information you give away or what sites you visit, then someone else might be able to steal your identity or get access to other personal data. With that said, the tips listed above should help keep your personal information safe while making sure that you spend less money on purchases overall!
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