Group Buying Sites- A Delight for Bargain-Hunters and Savvy Advertisers Alike
By Jocelyn Chavez
Getting a bargain and the sense of urgency that limited inventory and short-lived sales create is fundamental to consumerism. So, it’s easy to see why group buying sites that create a sense of urgency- by offering limited-time offers, like daily deals and flash sales, to a limited number of individuals- and deliver deep discounts for consumers, as well as a measurable, effective marketing strategy for advertisers, are wildly popular among bargain-hunters and enterprising business owners alike. In fact, according to Experian Hitwise, a global information services company, visits to a sample of group buying websites and aggregators increased 610 percent between August 2009 and August 2010. And a recent study by daily deal aggregator, Local Offer Network, projects that the U.S. group buying industry will expand by 138 percent in 2011 to $2.66 billion.
With retailers, restaurants, spas, entertainment venues and other businesses vying for consumers in an increasingly competitive marketplace, group buying campaigns offer a surefire strategy for getting customers in the door. Group buying offers can generate an influx of business for advertisers; resulting in waiting lists for everything from restaurant reservations, to salon and spa appointments, and translating into a boon for participating businesses.
In addition to playing an integral role in advertisers’ marketing campaigns, social media also figures prominently in people’s lives. Whether keeping in touch with friends and family, or keeping tabs on deals offered by their favorite businesses, social media has transformed how people connect with one another- and shop. Thanks to social media sites and mobile devices like smart phones, savvy, cost-conscious consumers, are often just a few clicks away from taking advantage of offers that allow them to stretch their budgets.
Fortunately, you don’t have to be a tech guru to tap into the demand for Internet marketing and social media commerce. Established social media franchises, group buying business opportunities and Internet concepts enable you to become part of this powerful industry, and previous industry experience typically is not necessary. Plus, many of the franchises and business opportunities in this sector can be run from a home office, which provides you with the advantages of owning a home-based concept that features low overhead and reduced operating expenses.
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