Started in November 2008, Groupon puts the social media in savings.
On their About Us page, Groupon says "We sell stuff we want to buy."
If you've wondered what it was all about, the Groupon concept is ingeniously simple. Here's a "nutshell" explanation of how it works...
The group gets coupons (savings, discounts, deals) on products and/or services offered by online and offline vendors in different parts of the country. Some deals are region specific, while other deals are not.
Groupon has been featured on all the major networks: ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. They've also been featured on shows like Good Morning America and Today, and they've even had a consistent presence on Reuters.
Groupon deals are available in the following categories: Food & Drink, Events & Activities, Beauty & Spa, Fitness, Health, Home & Auto, Shopping and Education.
Some of the Groupon categories are:
Groupon even has mobile apps for Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone and Windows Mobile.
Keep in mind that you only have a limited time to snag your Groupons.
So...
Go ahead and get your Groupon on! The deals in this article's list expire on 12 February 2013!
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