Groupon UK

Launched in 2009, Groupon UK features a daily deal on the best things to do, see, eat and buy in a variety of cities across the UK.

HUGE SAVINGS

Each deal is offered for one day only, but represents a much larger saving than you would get if it was a longer running offer. For example, in London, at the time of writing this review, the offer of the day is a voucher, valid at redchat spas in Richmond and Chiswick locations, giving you a discount of £97.50 on a £125 cut, style and intense conditioning treatment, head and hand massage and make-up makeover. Birmingham meanwhile, is offering a deal of £10 for £25 worth of food and cocktails at Nuvo Bar. Big savings and the immediacy of the offer make the process all the more exciting, and with past partnerships including, Streetcar, Sunglasses Shop, Viagogo and Cineworld, you can count on quality every time.

DAILY DEALS

Visitors can browse by city down the right hand side of the site. Each deal features a timer which counts down in real time how many minutes are left before the offer expires. Another box tells you how many people have taken it up so far. There is detailed information about Groupon UK and the companies making an offer, with each offer page featuring information about the company including the address, telephone number and website, plus a google map of the area.

RECOMMEND TO GAIN CREDIT

In addition, visitors to the site can email, tweet or 'like' on Facebook each deal, thereby sharing it with others. Those who register on Groupon UK, can earn themselves £6 of credit on future purchases by recommending to a friend who then takes the offer up. To find out more about how it all works, just visit the site. Meanwhile, keep your eyes peeled for the next daily deal in your city.

16 June 2010