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A random coupon isn't cool. You know what's cool? Early invitations.

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http://ayowe.com/

We're working on making a hyper-local shopping deals/specials service that "just works." This service spawned out of our own desire for something better, and we have been developing and using it locally for a little more than a month. We're about to begin sending out private beta invites for several of the cities that we have been targeting.

I'd be happy to answer any additional questions at ryan@ayowe.com.

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Apologies if this doesn't come across as lucid as I'd like it to but I've had a few to drink; IMHO the best traction method for these deals and coupons types of services is to get a loose affiliate model off the ground where you allow people on the ground (read: early adopters) to attract new partner companies to sign up with your service. This way, you're marketing yourself in a dual channel medium (Affiliates gain new partners who'll promote the specials to grow their sales volumes & the affiliates themselves promote the new deals within their own social graphs to get bigger cuts from prospective deals). Your service wins either way.

I'm not sure if this would be applicable to you, although from the information on the landing page it may very well be. Just a use it or lose it piece of advice.

tl;dr This business model could use early adopters as affiliates to gain traction.

Thanks for the advice. We're very excited to show you what we've been working on. Stay tuned. :)

How does the service work? Figure out your area and then email you coupon codes? I'm located in the Bay Area, would love to check the beta out.

It's location-based, so your mobile device or browser reports your location for you. We're not using email, we're instantly showing you the deals around you. It's very intuitive, and it's going to be awesome. Thanks for showing your interest!

Clickable: http://ayowe.com/

Maybe we're working on something related, cuphon.com.

I guess we will have to see? :P

I'm open for discussion if you want - ryan@ayowe.com

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