Welcome, Savvy Local! Your account is set up and you’re ready for the best part: finding and enjoying amazing local deals. This guide will turn you into a deal-finding pro in no time.
Section 1: Starting Your Search from the Homepage
Our homepage is your gateway to discovery. When you land on it, our site automatically pinpoints your location to show you relevant deals. You have several powerful ways to find exactly what you’re looking for:
- The Main Search Bar: Have something specific in mind? Type the name of your favorite local business or use fun keywords like “dessert,” “snack,” “sushi,” or “coffee” to see what’s available.
- Filter by Category: Looking for a certain type of experience? Select a category like “Food and Drinks” or “Health and Wellness” to narrow down the results.
- Search by Rating: Want to see the best of the best? Filter deals by their user rating to see what other Savvy Locals are loving.
Section 2: Explore the Map: A Visual Way to Discover
If you’re in the mood for an adventure and want to see what’s right around you, this is the tool for you.
- Click the big “Explore” button.
- This will pull up a full-screen map, centered on your current location.
- You’ll see deals represented by our fun map pins. Just click on any pin to get a quick preview of the amazing offer from that business.
Section 3: Found a Deal You Love? Here’s What to Do
When you find a deal that catches your eye, you have two simple options:
- Save it for Later: Not ready to commit just yet? Click the bookmark heart icon (♡). The deal will be saved to your account so you can easily find it later.
- Get the Deal: Ready to grab it? Click into the deal to see the full details. Select any required options (like size, color, or type) and proceed with the secure payment to add it to your account.
Section 4: Redeeming Your Deal: It’s QR Code Easy!
You’ve got your deal! Now it’s time to use it. The process is seamless.
- Navigate to your Dashboard in your Savvy Local account.
- Find your purchased deal. You will see a unique QR code associated with it.
- When you’re at the business, simply present this QR code to the business owner or staff. They will scan it to verify your purchase, and you’ll get your deal!
It’s that simple. And you can do this over and over again! We have new deals added weekly, so there’s always something new to discover.
Section 5: For Appointment-Based Deals: Check Your Booking Status
If you grabbed a Service-Based Deal that required you to book an appointment, you can always check on its status. Just head to your Dashboard to see if your booking is Pending or has been Confirmed by the business.
What’s Next? Getting Help & Sharing Your Ideas
You are now a certified deal-finding expert! That covers all the main features for using Savvy Local. Our final guide will explain how to get support if you need it and how you can help shape the future of the platform.
➡️ Next Step: Support and Feature Requests: The End of the User Guide