Congratulations on creating your first deal! You’ve taken the most important step. Now, let’s talk about how to turn that deal into a powerful engine for growth.
This playbook is your guide to the next level. We’ll cover promotional strategies, best practices for success, and how we work together to make sure your deals are profitable and successful. Think of this as the insider’s guide to becoming a top-performing partner.
Section 1: 5 Steps to Success for New Partners
To start, here is a simple checklist to keep in mind as you grow with us:
- Create a Compelling Offer: A great deal provides undeniable value. Use high-quality photos and clear descriptions.
- Provide Excellent Service: The deal gets them in the door; your service turns them into a loyal customer. A great experience leads to great reviews.
- Engage with Feedback: Respond to reviews (both positive and negative) in your Partner Dashboard. It shows you care and builds trust.
- Stay Active: Regularly update your deals. A “Deal of the Week” or a seasonal special keeps customers coming back.
- Use Our Tools: We are your partners in this. Use the strategies and free features outlined below to maximize your visibility and success.
Section 2: Deal Strategies & Best Practices
A static deal is good, but a dynamic promotional strategy is great.
- Best Practices for Limited-Time Offers (e.g., Happy Hour): Create a sense of urgency! A deal that’s only available for a few hours or a single day encourages immediate action. This is perfect for driving traffic during your slower periods.
- How to Run a “Deal of the Week” Promotion: This is a powerful tool for building a following. Customers will get into the habit of checking your Savvy Local profile each week for a new, exciting offer. It’s a fantastic way to test new products or clear inventory.
Section 3: Understanding Your Profitability
Our goal is your success. That’s why our fee structure is simple and transparent, and why we provide you with tools to ensure every deal is profitable.
- How Our Commission Works: We operate on a performance-based model. We only make money when you do.
- 10% Standard Commission: Our standard, low rate for every sale made through your deal.
- 5% Special Offer / Early Adopter Commission: A special discounted rate for our foundational partners or for special promotions.
- Master Your Margins: Before you launch any deal, we encourage you to use our built-in tools:
- Margin Master: Helps you optimize your pricing strategy.
- Profit Pro: Your smart companion for calculating real profit margins after factoring in fees and costs, so you can make data-driven decisions.
Section 4: Our Marketing Commitment to You
This is a partnership, and we actively market your business to our growing community. If you don’t sell, we don’t succeed, so we work hard to make sure your deal gets seen.
To generate buzz for our platform and your deals, we use a comprehensive marketing strategy:
- Social Media: We are active on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn, constantly promoting the platform and its partners.
- Paid Advertising: We run paid ad campaigns to get your deals in front of a wider, targeted audience.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO): We work to ensure Savvy Local ranks high on Google, so customers looking for local deals find you.
- Community Engagement: We run a dedicated Facebook Group for your area to foster a community of savvy shoppers.
Section 5: How to Get Featured & Unlock Your Free Monthly Perks
We want to shine a spotlight on our best partners! High ratings and great deals are the best way to get noticed by our curation team. Additionally, we provide you with powerful tools to feature yourself.
For now, you get TWO free features per month! This includes:
- Featured Listing: Place your deal at the top of the search results and on our homepage.
- Push Notification: Send an alert about your deal directly to the phones of our mobile app users in your area.
- Email Marketing Blast: We will feature your deal in an email sent out to our local subscriber list.
- Dedicated Video: If a video hasn’t been made for your deal yet, you can use a feature credit to have our team come and shoot one for you.
To learn more or to use one of your monthly features, email us at support@mysavvylocal.com.
What’s Next? Policies, Support, and Community
You have the strategies, now it’s time for the final piece of the puzzle: understanding the platform’s rules, how to manage your community, and how to get help when you need it.
➡️ Next Step: The Complete Partner Guide: Policies, Support, and Community Management