The MerchantCircle Blog

Big changes are coming (and we think you're going to like them)!

Our goal has always been to help busy people solve everyday problems.  Whether it’s helping local merchants promote their business online, or helping busy consumers get things done – we focus on connecting people with a vibrant network of local business owners who are eager to help. Our goal hasn’t changed, but the way we approach it certainly will.  In the coming weeks, we will be introducing a "beta" version of the new and improved MerchantCircle.

Most of the time, people need more than just online reviews to solve a problem.  Our network of 1.6 million local merchants makes MerchantCircle the one place to go to find trusted merchants, get great deals, find expert advice and get competitive quotes for real-life projects.  No more surfing the web for hours trying to find what you need – we have it all right here.

Here are some exciting new features being added to help both MerchantCircle Neighbors and our member merchants:

For MerchantCircle Neighbors:

• Deals - with enhanced search capabilities, promotions, coupons and offers will be easier to find
• Reviews - we're making changes to ensure that you get real reviews from people in your community
• Better search – find more relevant businesses and local advice

So stay tuned – we’re excited about the new direction and we hope you like what you see.

Labels: coupons, customer reviews, deals, support

posted by MerchantCircle Staff at 12/05/2011 06:46:00 PM , 2 comments,

Black Friday Deals

Alright, there's a reason the Friday after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year and that's because it's the best time to FIND a deal. Consumers know to expect some whopping price breaks this Friday, so make sure you keep up with the Big Box retailers by creating your own MerchantCircle sale here, promotions here, and coupons here, which can all be found on your listing and through the search engines. The best thing about it all? It's all free to do! Now that's what I call a deal ;). Happy Holidays and Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Community Relations

Labels: Black Friday, coupons, deals, holidays, Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, MerchantCircle.com, promotions, thanksgiving

posted by MerchantCircle Staff at 11/25/2009 04:16:00 PM , 1 comments,

Merchants Create Content + Consumers Create Profiles = Everybody Wins!

The amount of deals and coupons that MerchantCircle members create every single day far exceeds any other network, with more than 930,000 members dispersed in every state and almost every county in the U.S., consumers stand to benefit the most. Currently, more than 20 million consumers a month visit MerchantCircle listings. Those that create Neighbors Profiles get the benefit of following their favorite merchants and seeing all the latest LOCAL deals in real time, you'll also see any good LOCAL deals you've missed in a weekly newsletter! Below is a sample of what you'd get in your inbox. For merchants, this is added incentive to keep your deals fresh by creating new coupons and/or sales and promotions each week. You can create coupons here or start a sale here or create a promotion here. Consumers will also get the latest business reviews and uploaded pictures - so, don't forget to keep your listing up-to-date! As a consumer, be sure to join the neighborhood and create a Neighbors profile today here! Sincerely, Community Relations

Labels: consumers, coupons, deals, Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, MerchantCircle.com, Neighbors, promotions

posted by MerchantCircle Staff at 10/22/2009 11:46:00 AM , 0 comments,

BETA Launch of MerchantCircle 'Neighbors'

Greg Sterling, of Sterling Market Intelligence, recently profiled on his blog, Screenwerk, our "quiet" launch of MerchantCircle 'Neighbors' - which will allow consumers to create consumer profiles and 'follow' their favorite local merchants. This launch, which is still in BETA, gives our merchant base a stronger connection to offer deals directly to their customers. Sterling writes:

In much the same way that MerchantCircle has sought to create a social network of merchants, it has now begun that same work on the consumer side. But the object here is not so much to link consumers to one another as generate more interaction between consumers and merchants and stimulate demand, further activity and content creation. ..... If MerchantCircle is successful in getting consumers to join, create reviews, clip coupons and follow businesses, it will build considerable additional value for its merchants at no cost to itself.

Read the rest of Sterling's post here or create your Consumer Profile now! Click here to get started. Consumer profile features: My Coupon Book: Consumers can clip deals and coupons created by you! My Reviews: Consumers share their thoughts about the best businesses in town. My Merchants: Consumers can “follow” local businesses to get updated news and events. Tell us what you'd like to see or improve in our 'Neighbors' program, here, in our forums. Sincerely, Community Relations

Labels: Consumer Profiles, coupons, deals, Greg Sterling, Local, Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, MerchantCircle.com, Neighbors, Screenwerk

posted by MerchantCircle Staff at 6/18/2009 11:33:00 AM , 2 comments,