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Do you mind using coupons during directory special offers and discounts?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by pipes, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi everyone, could you tell me please if you mind putting in coupon details and going through that process if your taking advantage of a special on a directory?

    Or do you just prefer when the price is altered for the duration of the offer and without the need to enter a coupon?

    Just trying to get a feel for what people may prefer.
     
    pipes, Dec 22, 2007 IP
  2. humm

    humm बहादुर बच्चा

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    I'l prefer to enter a coupon code. The coupon makes you feel privileged. ;)
     
    humm, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    Yes, coupons would be a good deal than changing the price. :)
    Previous submitters dont feel bad :D
     
    MeetHere, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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  4. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Interesting responses, im expecting people to say that they cant be bothered with entering a coupon, but im pleased that so far yourselves are happy enough with using them.
     
    pipes, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    yourihost Well-Known Member

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    Coupon is good so you can hide it from others and use heavily yourself.
     
    yourihost, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    WatchOut Guest

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    #6
    I think coupons are a great way to attract users, and as users stated, it makes you feel special, however I don't believe these coupons come in good use, from my past experience submitters usually don't bother to use the coupon codes.

    Meti
     
    WatchOut, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    DownUnder Well-Known Member

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    Using different coupon codes could also be used as an indicator as to what advertising campaign is working ( one for each ). studies show people will buy more when confronted with a saving.

    i.e Save $10 Limited to Jan 08 only / use CC Jan08123
     
    DownUnder, Dec 22, 2007 IP
  8. NeoGen

    NeoGen Writer

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    #8
    Even as directory owner I would like to provide coupons than reducing the price.. coupon makes you feel privileged :D
     
    NeoGen, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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  9. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    humm, MeetHere, yourihost, WatchOut, DownUnder, NeoGen thanks very much for your replies.

    I totally expected the opposite response, im pleased you all see coupons and more so the use of them as good, and not an annoyance or time consumer.

    WatchOut
    , i had someone in the past submit 15 sites, and didn't use the $1 of coupon at the time for each submissions, possibly the submitter was in a hurry, because of the 15 submissions i just sent the funds to their paypal out of decency as they were entitled to the saving.

    But yeah, in other cases i think that some may not bother taking advantage of the saving for whatever reason.

    DownUnder
    , yes, it could be a good way to find out what is working.
     
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    lpstong Notable Member

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    Agreed. I also like getting updates with new features and with coupon codes. I use this feature with Godaddy. I like the idea of the coupon code with directories.
     
    lpstong, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    sizzler_chetan Prominent Member

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    I might be smashed with all of you here, but i don't prefer coupons..

    I would just announce the discounts in the forums. Am not sure why, but i just don't prefer coupons.
    And for discounts, i just see the forums and go through the offers but not the coupon codes usually.
     
    sizzler_chetan, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    I knew there had to be one ;) so what do you do sizzler_chetan, usually alter the price and then just change back after the promo is finished?
     
    pipes, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    sizzler_chetan Prominent Member

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    Yes, change back when it's finished..
    It's like a festive offer or something! :cool:
     
    sizzler_chetan, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    Cool, a simple enough alternative, whatever works for you and your setup and time.
     
    pipes, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    That is a very kind thing to do pipes, I am sure the submitter will recommend your directory -- I would :)

    Meti
     
    WatchOut, Dec 22, 2007 IP
  16. humm

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    #16
    I may sound out of topic... but where is a coupon mod available for phpld? :D :p

    Thanks to pipes I am thinking to get one.
     
    humm, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    sizzler_chetan Prominent Member

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    sizzler_chetan, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    Hopefully :)

    I got my coupon mod from http://wesece.com/forum/ http://wesece.com/forum/index.php/board,4.0.html a one time payment for lifetime membership at that guys forum gives you access to the coupon mod and others, he also has free mods.

    I have that coupon mod installed at http://www.pulsedirectory.com/submit.php it does the trick, hes a cool guy, creates the mods himself and gives support too, if your struggling with installation he helps.

    There is a least one other coupon mod that someone else provides, more expensive but depends what you need, maybe worth checking out either, to compare.
     
    pipes, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    As sizzler_chetan points out, thats the other guy i was trying to recall, remember seeing info about YIAM's on phpld forums i think.
     
    pipes, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #20
    Coupons DO

    - allow your firends/DP buddies to take advantage of your offers.
    - generate links/buzz - people blog about coupons and it could gain you a few backlinks

    However, people who have a life away from DP will not know about your discount and may not submit. If you run a low profile directories the price of a coupon mod may not outweigh the revenue generated from offering them.
     
    mikey1090, Dec 22, 2007 IP