Can a person really save money with Groupon? If you eat out, buy clothes, stay at hotels, go bowling, or do business using any method other than bartering fresh vegetables, you can save money using Groupon.

What is Groupon?

Groupon.com has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and many other news sources because of its ability to attract customers, promote businesses, and provide great bargains. The Web site promotes daily and weekly deals that customers can choose from, usually at significant discounts.

How does Groupon work?

Businesses go to Groupon.com and agree on a product or service they want to feature, when they want to run the promotion, and what type of deal they want to offer. The workers at Groupon then create an ad for the daily or weekly deal section. Customers can get on the Groupon Web site and check out deals available in their city. Groupon will also send out alerts via Twitter, Facebook, and email.

But how does Groupon save me money?

Groupon promotes itself as a discount deal site. Businesses that use the site to offer deals are looking for maximum exposure. Deals are typically 50-90% off regular price. Again, the businesses are not making lots of money, but considering most Groupon deals are purchased by hundreds of customers, the businesses are attracting attention and potential repeat customers.

What kind of deals can I find?

Groupon attracts a wide variety of businesses. On any given day you can find deals from restaurants, beauty shops, pet stores, clothing stores, and entertainment venues. The Web site also has a large section of getaway deals. These include hotels, lodges, and resorts all over the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Getaway deals may be for a discounted room or may include food and sightseeing, depending on the destination.

I’m ready to start!

Then go to Groupon.com. You’ll see a featured deal on the main page plus other deals to the side. You can navigate further using the buttons at the top of the page to find other deals and getaways. You can also sign up to receive alerts from Groupon. After filling out a short interest survey, Groupon will send you notices whenever a good or service that matches your profile is part of a deal. Or, if you own a business, get started by creating your own deal to attract customers. Groupon saves money because it is a massive platform bringing customers and businesses together. The customers know