Local social shopping site LivingSocial, launched today in Bellevue, WA, further expanding the Daily Deals service in the Pacific Northwest. LivingSocial is now live in 90 markets and three countries since launching its first market in July 2009.
“Now Bellevue residents and visitors don’t have to drive or take the ferry to Seattle every time they want to use a LivingSocial Deal,” said Tim O’Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial. “We’re thrilled to be working with so many local businesses to bring more targeted deals to Bellevue foodies, shoppers, adventurers and anyone who want to explore their community.”
What is Does
LivingSocial lets anyone find restaurants, shops, activities and services popular in their area. The company has dedicated area experts on the ground in every market, constantly researching the best in local attractions to bring a savings of up to 90% to consumers.
How to Use
The LivingSocial site offers a new promotion every morning, announced via its website, newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, iPhone or Android app. Live for 24 hours, the Deal is available to anyone who clicks on it. Additionally, LivingSocial’s referral model gives users their Deal for free if they refer three friends who also participate. With an extensive user base, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience.
