Comments for Blog - Altima Interactive Australia http://blog.altima.net.au Helping your business to groWWW! Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:04:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Australian group buying web sites comparative analysis report is published by Koopz http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/-5mawB3-FOs/ Koopz Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:04:06 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=133#comment-14136 I too im starting a website http://www.koopz.com.au and it seems the gap for new commers is closing fast as the big sites gain more momentum through 2011 Interesting to see what happens in the near future and how consumers deal with the growing number of sites. I too im starting a website http://www.koopz.com.au and it seems the gap for new commers is closing fast as the big sites gain more momentum through 2011

Interesting to see what happens in the near future and how consumers deal with the growing number of sites.

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/spreets-scoopon-and-jumponit_leading_group_buying_web_sites/#comment-14136 Comment on GroupOn came to Australia as StarDeals.Com.Au? by Mags Hawley http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/SKrzmZoxFvk/ Mags Hawley Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:26:23 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=180#comment-14125 I have similar issue. I purchased a voucher for a meal at a restaurant in Surry Hills, when I wanted to book my dinner I've been informed that restaurant is under new management and they don't accept the voucher and I should contact Groupon reg refund. I've send couple of e-mails to Groupon with no reply! Tried to call but the waiting time was over 30 min! Finally today I got through. They've said that they've had few complains about that merchant but haven't made the decision regarding the refund as yet! I've been issued a ticket number and have to wait for an e-mail! And the refund will take up to 10 days! I will alsothink twice before using Groupon again! I have similar issue. I purchased a voucher for a meal at a restaurant in Surry Hills, when I wanted to book my dinner I’ve been informed that restaurant is under new management and they don’t accept the voucher and I should contact Groupon reg refund. I’ve send couple of e-mails to Groupon with no reply! Tried to call but the waiting time was over 30 min! Finally today I got through. They’ve said that they’ve had few complains about that merchant but haven’t made the decision regarding the refund as yet! I’ve been issued a ticket number and have to wait for an e-mail! And the refund will take up to 10 days! I will alsothink twice before using Groupon again!

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/groupon-came-to-australia-as-stardeal-com-au/#comment-14125 Comment on GroupOn came to Australia as StarDeals.Com.Au? by Trevor Bell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/PweHqTmwvsE/ Trevor Bell Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:55:29 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=180#comment-11871 Groupon. My experience with Groupon via Stardeals has been far from satisfactory. I purchased a voucher for a meal at a Gold Coast restaurant and then received an email stating that the restaurant had closed however my money would be refunded. As no credit appeared on my credit card statement I phoned Groupon to enquire its status. I was informed that unless I phoned to specifically request a credit nothing would be processed. I was then informed that a credit would now be processed and I should have it within 5 to 7 days. I now wait to see it Groupon is good to its word. I will think twice before using Groupon again. Groupon.
My experience with Groupon via Stardeals has been far from satisfactory.
I purchased a voucher for a meal at a Gold Coast restaurant and then received an email stating that the restaurant had closed however my money would be refunded.
As no credit appeared on my credit card statement I phoned Groupon to enquire its status.
I was informed that unless I phoned to specifically request a credit nothing would be processed. I was then informed that a credit would now be processed and I should have it within 5 to 7 days.
I now wait to see it Groupon is good to its word.
I will think twice before using Groupon again.

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/groupon-came-to-australia-as-stardeal-com-au/#comment-11871 Comment on Cudo accuses Buyii in copyright infringement by Hayden Adams http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/dJC8lGDoZQ0/ Hayden Adams Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:39:41 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=229#comment-11825 This might be a late reply to the above.. but I think buyii is/was the ultimate winner... taking that letter to the media was a very smart move to gain free marketing and publicity... I think most aggregators including us (http://restaurantdeals.com.au) would live free exposure like this.. This might be a late reply to the above.. but I think buyii is/was the ultimate winner… taking that letter to the media was a very smart move to gain free marketing and publicity…
I think most aggregators including us (http://restaurantdeals.com.au) would live free exposure like this..

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/cudo-accuses-buyii-in-copyright-infringement/#comment-11825 Comment on Cudo accuses Buyii in copyright infringement by Hot Deals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/s7Gwn0sd_Uw/ Hot Deals Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:06:11 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=229#comment-10748 I know this is an old post, but it's pretty funny to see the bickering. Buyii is a clear leader in AU for daily deal aggregating. Good on them for using the Cudo letter to their advantage. Looking around the web, it's clear to see they benefited greatly from it! I know this is an old post, but it’s pretty funny to see the bickering.

Buyii is a clear leader in AU for daily deal aggregating. Good on them for using the Cudo letter to their advantage. Looking around the web, it’s clear to see they benefited greatly from it!

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/cudo-accuses-buyii-in-copyright-infringement/#comment-10748 Comment on Group buying industry future looks not so cloudless by The Dealer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/YOJ-U2ez2Pk/ The Dealer Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:10:44 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=314#comment-8976 Alex, as I wrote on FlyingSolo in response to your comment, I think the industry is 'finding its feet'. A lot of the figures you quoted are likely to improve as businesses work out that deals aren't for everyone. We've written a comprehensive guide to running a deal here: http://thedealer.com.au/deals-blog/commentary/should-you-run-a-daily-deal-for-your-business/ I'd be keen to hear your feedback on it. Alex, as I wrote on FlyingSolo in response to your comment, I think the industry is ‘finding its feet’. A lot of the figures you quoted are likely to improve as businesses work out that deals aren’t for everyone.

We’ve written a comprehensive guide to running a deal here: http://thedealer.com.au/deals-blog/commentary/should-you-run-a-daily-deal-for-your-business/

I’d be keen to hear your feedback on it.

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/group-buying-industry-future-looks-not-so-cloudless/#comment-8976 Comment on Australian group buying web sites comparative analysis report is published by The Dealer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/jN229PNmaYw/ The Dealer Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:14:36 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=133#comment-8974 Good wrapup. It'd be interesting to see updated figures as it's such a fast-moving industry. Good wrapup. It’d be interesting to see updated figures as it’s such a fast-moving industry.

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/spreets-scoopon-and-jumponit_leading_group_buying_web_sites/#comment-8974 Comment on Group buying industry future looks not so cloudless by alex http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/1Pa3m8pnfjE/ alex Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:30:46 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=314#comment-8927 Hi Alan, IMO, group buying websites used right indeed can benefit the business. Issue that not all small businesses have skills, knowledge and capacity to run their group campaign right, that's why half of them are not intended to repeat group buying campaign again. Next issue that low barriers to enter lead to increasing number of group buying deals providers. Taking in account these 2 factors and the low loyalty this will lead to more power for merchants and decrease of the margin for daily deals websites. I agree with your point about consumer apathy who are overwhelmed by number of deals available and just gave up to check all this newsletters regularly. It will be interesting to see how this industry develops. Regards, Alex Hi Alan,

IMO, group buying websites used right indeed can benefit the business. Issue that not all small businesses have skills, knowledge and capacity to run their group campaign right, that’s why half of them are not intended to repeat group buying campaign again.

Next issue that low barriers to enter lead to increasing number of group buying deals providers.

Taking in account these 2 factors and the low loyalty this will lead to more power for merchants and decrease of the margin for daily deals websites.

I agree with your point about consumer apathy who are overwhelmed by number of deals available and just gave up to check all this newsletters regularly.

It will be interesting to see how this industry develops.

Regards,

Alex

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/group-buying-industry-future-looks-not-so-cloudless/#comment-8927 Comment on Group buying industry future looks not so cloudless by Alan Donaldson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/zPEUyQcn1I8/ Alan Donaldson Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:08:36 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=314#comment-8924 Alex, I'm not quite sure I agree with the conclusions of the report and your opinion that the future is not very pleasant based on these survey results. From a business perspective I'm sure these numbers actually stack up really well compared with other forms of advertising. The report concludes that 20% become returning full price customers - surely this must be a win given that around 75% of business reported that it didn't cost them money and 80% of deal users were new customers. For me this is wow - what an opportunity! I agree that participating businesses need to be clever and manage their offers and relationship with the group buying companies (GBC) but if they do they can conduct an advertising program that costs them nothing and delivers new full paying customers. For me one of the contraints that the GBC's will have is that they really only have one offer per day hence 365 deals per year max (yes there are side offers etc but it is the daily deal that is the main offer) To say that they will have problems fulfilling this I think is wrong. That is 365 businesses per year and with the resources these companies have this should be easily achievable. There will just be a natural level reached to determine an area size depending on the demographics, business numbers/makeup and amount/strength of competitors. However, I believe the main issue with group buying will be future apathy and over saturation from the consumers point of view. I think aggregators will become more prevalent and the industry will have to adopt to a more pull than push approach. This is where networks such as Facebook may suddenly take the upper hand. One final thought, I find it strange that the industry has adopted the guise of 'Group Buying' and they have the notion that the discounts come from the effects of the group. For me this is just nonsense and is purely a marketing gimmick. Regards, Alan. Alex,

I’m not quite sure I agree with the conclusions of the report and your opinion that the future is not very pleasant based on these survey results.

From a business perspective I’m sure these numbers actually stack up really well compared with other forms of advertising.

The report concludes that 20% become returning full price customers – surely this must be a win given that around 75% of business reported that it didn’t cost them money and 80% of deal users were new customers. For me this is wow – what an opportunity!

I agree that participating businesses need to be clever and manage their offers and relationship with the group buying companies (GBC) but if they do they can conduct an advertising program that costs them nothing and delivers new full paying customers.

For me one of the contraints that the GBC’s will have is that they really only have one offer per day hence 365 deals per year max (yes there are side offers etc but it is the daily deal that is the main offer) To say that they will have problems fulfilling this I think is wrong. That is 365 businesses per year and with the resources these companies have this should be easily achievable. There will just be a natural level reached to determine an area size depending on the demographics, business numbers/makeup and amount/strength of competitors.

However, I believe the main issue with group buying will be future apathy and over saturation from the consumers point of view. I think aggregators will become more prevalent and the industry will have to adopt to a more pull than push approach. This is where networks such as Facebook may suddenly take the upper hand.

One final thought, I find it strange that the industry has adopted the guise of ‘Group Buying’ and they have the notion that the discounts come from the effects of the group. For me this is just nonsense and is purely a marketing gimmick.

Regards,

Alan.

]]> http://blog.altima.net.au/group-buying-industry-future-looks-not-so-cloudless/#comment-8924 Comment on Groupon/Stardeals started to sell in Australia by Caitlin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsAltimaInteractiveAustralia/~3/pmxegHbtye4/ Caitlin Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:07:52 +0000 http://blog.altima.net.au/?p=250#comment-5990 I think Groupon, aka Stardeals, will soon exceed all other group buying websites in Australia just because of how famous it is. Everyone here at Dealies Australia thinks so anyway! I think Groupon, aka Stardeals, will soon exceed all other group buying websites in Australia just because of how famous it is. Everyone here at Dealies Australia thinks so anyway!

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