Before I attended the savings.com Save Up ’09 Event in San Francisco last fall (video | post), I’ll admit I only had a vague inclination of what Twitter is all about. Very few friends use it. For the most part, I was relying on the Sunday paper insert and blogs for the source of my coupons. Now, I realize the value of social media in saving money! Here’s my two cents:
Facebook:
Go directly to the source! A company’s Facebook page gives you direct access to coupons, promotion codes, and free samples. Get their updates in your news feed. Become a fan of Savvy Chic Savings while you’re there to get real-time updates.
Twitter:
Real-time deals here, too. Some coupons or sample freebies run out quickly due to the volume of readers in the frugal blogosphere. Follow your favorite companies for immediate access to coupons, promos, and giveaways. Of course, you’ll want to follow SavvyChicSaving on Twitter, too!
If you’re not quite ready to jump on the Twitter Wagon, watch the “Recent Tweets” widget in the widget in my footer. You’ll find my 5 most recent tweets. Sometimes I don’t have time to write up a full post about a deal, so I’ll retweet someone else’s post. Simply click on the link and go straight to their deal!
Email:
I know for some of you, this “social media” just isn’t your bag and never will be. If that’s the case, just subscribe to my once-daily emails so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your inbox to get all the deals. You don’t have to use your “coupon email” for this, I like to be delivered to the personal account. ;-)
How do you feel about social media? Do you find Facebook or Twitter more helpful in saving money? Share your thoughts…
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