How to show City Deals at the shop
Customers show the City Deals offer on their phone at your shop. They scan the DEAL code in the magazine to open the offer page.
- Customers scan the DEAL code with a phone camera.
- The offer page shows the discount and a button for maps.
- Staff check the phone screen to verify the deal.
- The magazine is mailed to about 10,000 homes in each area.
- No special app is needed to use the QR codes.
Who this is for: Business owners and shop staff
Customers use the City Deals magazine to find your shop. They scan the DEAL code on your ad with a phone camera. This opens a webpage on their phone. They show you this screen to get the discount at the register.
How the customer opens the deal
Every ad has a QR code labeled DEAL. The customer does not need a special City Deals app. They just use their normal phone camera. The code takes them to a page with your offer and buttons for your phone number and location.
Steps for your staff
Your staff should know what the deal looks like on a phone. When a customer arrives, they will show their screen. You can ask to see the specific offer page to make sure it matches your ad.
- Scan
The customer scans the DEAL code in the magazine.
- Show
The customer shows the offer page on their phone screen to the staff.
- Apply
The staff applies the discount to the sale at the register.
Checking the magazine areas
We mail these magazines to Kendall, Westchester, and Miami Lakes. About 10,000 homes is the number we advertise for each area. You can contact us to see which area fits your shop best.
- Identify the City Deals logo on the phone screen
- Check the offer details (Example only: 10% off)
- Confirm the shop name is correct on the screen
- Apply the discount as written in your offer terms
Tracking your results
You can keep a simple log at the register to track how many people show the code. Ask us what reporting is available for your issue. Your counter log is still the record of who showed the code. Use the table below as a guide for your staff to record scans manually.
| Date | Customer Name | Offer Used | Staff Initial |
|---|---|---|---|
Frequently asked questions
Do customers need to download an app?
No. A City Deals app is not available yet. Customers use their phone camera to scan the code.
What if the code does not work?
The customer should check their internet connection. Tell staff which other ways of showing the offer your shop accepts.
Can I change the offer after the magazine is mailed?
The printed ad cannot change. Ask us what can be changed behind the DEAL code, when, and under what terms. Call +1 786 591 1017 to ask if a change is possible.
Put your shop in the City Deals magazine.
One printed page. Two codes. People open it on the phone.
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