Here's a quick and easy tip that you can do right now: Find your favorite brands on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ and "like" / follow / circle them.
It's no secret that businesses are embracing social media, and a lot of them are offering exclusive deals to their online fans and followers. That's why following the updates of your favorite brands on social sites is a great new way to find bargains.
Being a social media fan is also a far more convenient way to find savings. Instead of checking all the company websites one by one to see if they're having a sale, you can simply keep an eye out on your News Feed or social stream to get updates.
QUICK TIP: When liking Pages on Facebook, be sure to frequently interact with those Pages' posts by liking or commenting on their updates. These actions will tell Facebook to display more of those Pages' updates on your News Feed, thus ensuring that you won't miss any posts or deals.
Find exclusive coupons
Companies often post special "fan only" coupons on their Facebook and Google+ pages, so being a fan gives you a chance to access those deals. Sometimes, you can even get a deal simply by hitting the "Like"button or by telling your friends, so don't skimp on the social love.
Get sale alerts
Aside from special deals, following your favorite brands online also has a huge advantage: Online fans are usually the first to know about sales--even the public ones. Brands often announce their sales FIRST on social sites, so being a fan ensures that you won't miss the boat on sale events and limited-time specials.
Get lucky!
Aside from fan-exclusive coupons, brands are also fond of holding fan-only contests! Being a friend, fan, or follower of companies online doesn't just increase your chances of finding bargains, it also boosts your opportunities to win great prizes.
Brands also love giving out freebies to their online fans, so even if you don't win huge prizes from contests, you're bound to pick up a swag, freebies, or samples simply by being a fan.
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