This year’s Black Friday and holiday shopping season is in full swing! With so many great deals, so many ways to save, and hundreds of stores to choose from, planning can get pretty overwhelming. If you find that there’s just too many sales to keep track of, let’s check out a few of our tried and true tips to help you sort through the clutter without compromising your budget.

Tips For Shopping In Store

Tip #1 – Set a shopping budget and plan ahead 

The Flipp app is your #1 best friend for all things savings and deals. Flipp brings you thousands of weekly ads, making prep for your shopping trip an absolute breeze. By checking Flipp before you shop, you’ll know what’s on sale, where it’s on sale, and if a deal is available in-store, online, or both. To sort through the clutter and keep your search effective, we recommend filtering your search results by “online” and “in-store”, using the “Ways to Shop” filter.

Tip #2 – Shop early 

Black Friday deals are already here, and shoppers all over North America are finding amazing deals on their top picks. Be sure to regularly check your Flipp app. The bottom line is, don’t wait until November 29th to start crossing items off of your list. Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season! What better way to cross off your holiday shopping list than to get it done before December hits?

Tip #3 – Create your Watch List

Introducing one of our favorite features on Flipp – the Watch List feature. The watch list is basically a personal deals tracker! If you don’t find a deal you love right away, just add it to your Watch List and Flipp will do the work for you, by sending you notifications as soon as a deal comes up! Just tap the little bell icon so you’ll never miss a sale. 

Whether you’re Black Friday shopping for a new coffee machine, or holiday shopping for gifts, Flipp keeps you in-the-know by showing you the latest deals from different stores as they drop.

Tip #4 – Shop off-peak hours 

There’s no need to shop in chaos anymore. With deals being spread out across the entire season, we recommend that you shop off-peak hours to avoid large crowds and line-ups. If you have the flexibility, plan your trips during weekday mornings, which are usually quieter. Shopping off-peak hours helps keep your shopping decisions smarter, as you avoid the rush and chaos.

Tips For Shopping Online

Tip #1 – Use an app-integrated web browser like Shift

Not only does using a secure web browser minimize risk by protecting your personal information, but it can enhance organization during chaotic shopping seasons such as Black Friday!

Shift is a power browser that integrates all your web apps into one seamless experience, maximizing productivity by integrating essential tools into one single interface. Shift’s streamlined workspace allows you to access everything you need ahead of Black Friday (such as emails, calendars, and budgeting tools)! 

By integrating popular shopping apps and extensions like Flipp directly into Shift, you can track discounts, apply coupon codes, and earn cashback all in one window. If the hassle of switching between tabs and windows stresses you out, don’t fret – Shift delivers you a smooth, secure, and fast one-stop shopping experience!

Download the Shift desktop browser and centralize order confirmations, price alerts, and notifications to help yourself plan, track, and manage purchases without the Black Friday chaos.

Use an app-integrated web browser like Shift

Tip #2 – Create online accounts ahead of time

Most online stores require you to create an account to check out. You can check out as a visitor — which can take just as long. When competing for a deal, the faster you check out, the better. If you know you’ll be shopping at specific online stores, create all your accounts ahead of sale dates to save time once they begin.You might only be saving a minute or two, but it could be the difference between getting the items you want or being snubbed at the virtual check-out counter. If you’re using a web browser like Shift, you can save time with over 1500 app integrations, instead of navigating the “sea of tabs”.

Tip #3 – Don’t ignore Pre-Black Friday deals

Just because a deal isn’t labeled as a “Black Friday” deal, doesn’t mean that it’s not worth it. The holiday shopping season has already begun, so don’t be surprised if stores release typical “doorbuster” items well before Black Friday. Better yet, use the Flipp app and it’s Watch List feature to keep track of early Black Friday deals! 

Online, it’s much easier to compare prices at different stores from the comfort of your own home! The Flipp app lets you do this all in one, convenient app. Don’t miss out on snagging those ultimate Black Friday deals!

Tip #4 – Sign up for emails

Brands love rewarding their loyal customers with promo codes and exclusive offers, so if you’ve been filtering marketing emails straight to your spam folder, now is the time to bring them front and center. Sign up for your favorite stores’ emails, and check them regularly. There may just be some sweet deals waiting in your inbox at this very moment.

Tip #5 – Follow brands on social media

Don’t underestimate the power of social media. Most brands will announce sales on their social accounts first, so make sure you’re following your favorite stores to stay in the loop. Plus, many brands will have contests around the holiday season, giving their followers a chance to win some freebies, so make sure you’re following Flipp on Instagram and Facebook (wink)!

We wish you the best of luck finding jaw-dropping deals on your favorite items this Black Friday season. Share these tips with your friends and family to make sure you’re spreading the love for savings!

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