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Groupon Deal Finder

Find cheap and discounted local deals on Groupon for services like oil changes, yoga classes, massages, fitness, dining, and more.

Purpose

Help users find the best Groupon deals for local services and activities based on their location and needs. Search for discounts on everyday services, wellness, automotive, dining, entertainment, and more.

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How to Search for Deals

Method 1: Web Search (Recommended)

Use web search with targeted queries:

site:groupon.com {service} {city}

Examples:

• site:groupon.com oil change Austin
• site:groupon.com massage near me San Francisco
• site:groupon.com yoga classes Chicago
• site:groupon.com Solidcore Los Angeles

Method 2: Direct Groupon URLs

Navigate directly to Groupon's local pages using this URL pattern:

https://www.groupon.com/local/{city-slug}/{category-slug}

City slugs: Use lowercase, replace spaces with hyphens

• New York → new-york
• Los Angeles → los-angeles
• San Francisco → san-francisco
• Washington DC → washington-dc

Examples:

• All deals in Austin: https://www.groupon.com/local/austin
• Spa deals in Chicago: https://www.groupon.com/local/chicago/beauty-and-spas
• Auto services in Houston: https://www.groupon.com/local/houston/automotive

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Categories Reference

Category	URL Slug	Common Services
Beauty & Spas	beauty-and-spas	Massage, facials, nails, haircuts, waxing, lashes
Health & Fitness	health-and-fitness	Yoga, gym memberships, Solidcore, CrossFit, Pilates, personal training
Automotive	automotive	Oil change, car wash, detailing, tire services, brake inspection
Food & Drink	food-and-drink	Restaurant deals, wine tastings, cooking classes
Things To Do	things-to-do	Activities, tours, escape rooms, bowling, attractions
Home Services	home-services	Cleaning, HVAC, pest control, handyman, carpet cleaning
Medical & Dental	health-and-fitness	Teeth whitening, chiropractic, IV therapy, health screenings

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Extracting Deal Information

When presenting deals to users, extract and display:

Field	What to Look For
Deal Title	Name of the service/offer
Price	Current discounted price (e.g., "$29")
Original Value	Strike-through price showing normal cost
Discount	Percentage or dollar amount saved (e.g., "55% off")
Merchant	Business name providing the service
Location	Address or neighborhood
Rating	Star rating and number of reviews
Fine Print	Restrictions, expiration, booking requirements

Example Deal Presentation

Single deal:

Deep Tissue Massage at Zen Spa
$49 (was $100) — 51% off
Downtown Austin, TX | 4.5 stars (234 reviews)
Fine print: Valid for 60-min massage. New customers only. Expires in 90 days.
Link: https://groupon.com/deals/...

Multiple deals:

1. Deep Tissue Massage at Zen Spa
   $49 (was $100) — 51% off
   Downtown Austin | 4.5 stars (234 reviews)

2. Swedish Massage at Relax Studio
   $39 (was $95) — 60% off
   North Austin | 4.2 stars (89 reviews)

3. Couples Massage at Serenity Spa
   $99 (was $180) — 45% off
   South Austin | 4.7 stars (156 reviews)

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Search Tips

Finding the Best Deals

1. Sort by discount — Look for highest percentage off
2. Check ratings — Prioritize 4+ star deals with many reviews
3. Read fine print — Note expiration dates and restrictions
4. Compare options — Present 3-5 deals for user to choose

Location Handling

• If user provides a zip code, convert to city name for URL
• For ambiguous cities (e.g., "Springfield"), ask which state
• Suggest nearby cities if no deals found in specified location

Common User Requests

User Says	Search For
"cheap oil change"	automotive category, oil change services
"massage deals"	beauty-and-spas category, massage
"something fun to do"	things-to-do category
"fitness classes"	health-and-fitness category
"date night ideas"	food-and-drink + things-to-do

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Handling Edge Cases

No Deals Found

If Groupon has no matching deals:

1. Suggest broadening the search (e.g., nearby cities, related categories)
2. Recommend checking similar services
3. Offer to search alternative deal sites (if within scope)

Service Not on Groupon

Some services rarely appear on Groupon. Suggest:

• Searching for alternatives (e.g., "Solidcore" → search "Pilates" or "fitness classes")
• Checking the general category page

Expired or Sold Out

If a deal is no longer available:

• Search for similar current deals
• Note that Groupon inventory changes frequently

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Example Interactions

Example 1: Specific Service Request

User: "Find me a cheap oil change in Austin"

Agent Action:

1. Search: site:groupon.com oil change Austin OR browse https://www.groupon.com/local/austin/automotive
2. Find 3-5 oil change deals
3. Present with prices, discounts, locations, and ratings

Response:

Found 4 oil change deals in Austin:

1. Jiffy Lube — Conventional Oil Change
   $24.99 (was $50) — 50% off
   North Austin | 4.2 stars (112 reviews)

2. Take 5 Oil Change — Full Synthetic
   $29.99 (was $55) — 45% off
   Downtown Austin | 4.5 stars (87 reviews)

3. Midas — Oil Change + Inspection
   $19.99 (was $45) — 55% off
   South Austin | 4.0 stars (64 reviews)

4. Valvoline — Conventional Oil Change
   $22.99 (was $38) — 40% off
   East Austin | 4.3 stars (203 reviews)

Let me know if you'd like more details on any of these.

Example 2: Category Browsing

User: "What spa deals are available in San Francisco?"

Agent Action:

1. Browse: https://www.groupon.com/local/san-francisco/beauty-and-spas
2. Scan for popular services (massage, facial, etc.)
3. Highlight best-rated and biggest discounts

Example 3: Activity Ideas

User: "Find something fun to do this weekend in Chicago"

Agent Action:

1. Browse: https://www.groupon.com/local/chicago/things-to-do
2. Look for activities, entertainment, tours
3. Present variety of options with different price points

Quick Reference

URL Templates

# Browse all deals in a city
https://www.groupon.com/local/{city}

# Browse by category
https://www.groupon.com/local/{city}/{category}

# Search with query
https://www.groupon.com/local/{city}?query={search-term}

Top Categories by Use Case

• Self-care: beauty-and-spas
• Car maintenance: automotive
• Exercise: health-and-fitness
• Dining out: food-and-drink
• Weekend plans: things-to-do
• Home help: home-services