How to Use Coupon Codes

Coupon codes and promotions are essential to making sure you are getting the absolute best deal on whatever you're after. Today, we will take a look at the different types of coupon codes and how to use them.

Types of Coupon Codes and Promotions

• Promotional Links - A promo link will simply look like a text link describing an offer. All you need to do when you see these is click on the link. You will be directed to the website and you will see that the offer is active when you add items to your cart.

Example for Drugstore.com: Free Shipping on orders of $25.00 or more! New Customers Only. See site for details.

• Coupon Codes - Also known as promo code or offer code, these "codes" are the key to big savings a popular online retailers. In most cases, coupon codes are entered during the checkout processes and are reflected in your cart once you hit the update button.

Example: Get $10 of $15 at Gaiam.com (exp unknown) = CSDJ

1. Shop the site. Add the desired items to your cart. Click Checkout.


2. During "Step 1" of the checkout process, you will see a field for "Key Code/Web Code". Enter your code here.
3. Click the continue button. Before you enter your credit card info, click back on the "Shopping Cart" button to make sure your code was processed.
   
4. Now that your discount as been applied, check out and enjoy your savings!