The 5 Best Online Industries for Giveaways and Coupons

We are living in a digital world… and it’s getting competitive. No matter what industry you look at, there’s always someone new trying to get a piece of the online action, because that’s where most people spend their money these days.

In order to get their foot in the door… and stay there, most online sites offer various giveaways and coupons to attract and keep their customers. But some do it a lot better than others. Here, we’re going to look at the five best industries for getting the very best online deals!

Online Shopping

Let’s face it, we’re always looking for new coupons and voucher codes to add to our basket when we checkout - and there are usually plenty. From 20% off to free shipping - and just day to day promos. Sites like Amazon, eBay, and various other Shopify-powered stores are always advertising promo codes, and flash sales to get you shopping!

• Leaving Your Shopping Cart Full: Sometimes, even when there’s no offer to be had, if you leave your shopping cart full they might tempt you to come back and complete the purchase with a 10-15% discount.
• Subscriptions: Sites like Amazon offer 5% to 15% discounts simply for subscribing to an item - and you can delay and even skip the subscription as much as you like.
• Mailing Lists: You can get discounts for signing up to an email mailing list or phone mailing list.
• Social media promotions: Some even offer social media giveaways for gift cards and discounts!

There are all sorts of ways - from paying for a VIP level service (like Amazon Prime), to scouting online for special discount codes, there’s always a way to get money off!

Online Casinos

Online casinos and gaming sites are also renowned for giving away bonuses and promotions:

• Welcome bonuses: A sign up bonus for slots is the perfect welcome for new players - and can be well worth a look, particularly if you can nab a no-deposit bonus!
• Loyalty rewards: They also offer various other ongoing promotions for existing players who come back regularly - like cashback deals, free spins and more.
• Seasonal giveaways: You might even get a few special holiday goodies at Christmas, New Year, Halloween… and even on your birthday if you sign up.

Online casinos are always trying to compete with each other, so there are always deals to be had!

Subscription Services

Subscription-based businesses - like streaming businesses (Spotify, Apple TV etc) and subscription boxes (like HelloFresh etc), are always giving away discounts and giveaways to get people to sign up and stay. 

• Free trials: I’m sure we’ve all tried 1 month (or even 3 months) free on sites like Netflix, Apple and Disney+!
• Discounted first month: Some also offer a discounted rate if you sign up for a minimum of 6 months, etc. 
• Referral programs: Companies like HelloFresh and Butternut Box reward you for referring friends to sign up.

These businesses are always drumming up ways to get new people signing up - and if you’re savvy, you can get a lot of free TV and music!

Travel and Hospitality

These guys are always offering giveaways and coupons to get you to book trips and accommodations, etc:

• Flight and hotel discounts: Sites like Booking.com often offer discounts - especially if you book several services together.
• Loyalty programs: Airlines and hotels often have a points systems so you can earn points and redeem them for various rewards like free stays, upgrades or flights.
• Contests: Some even run giveaways for free holidays, etc - to encourage people to sign up for communication.

These not only get people booking, but they are great for companies looking to get their name out there.

Online Health and Fitness

Finally, the health and fitness industry is now massive online - and is another top performer when it comes to dishing out promotional offers.

• Discounted memberships: Online classes and fitness apps like Peloton and MyFitnessPal often offer cheaper rates for new subscribers.
• Free samples: Nutrition supplements might even post out free samples to tempt you to make bigger purchases.
• Big bundles: You’ll often find discounted rates if you buy big bundles of fitness goodies.

People like the idea of exercising from home and being able to work out as and when they want. These companies are there to get you to choose them… sign up and stay with them!

Ultimately, there are all sorts of ways to get discounts online - you just need to know how - and where to look