It’s no coincidence that Cyber Monday follows Black Friday, its more established in-store equivalent. And a bonus? The parallel shopping holidays go perfectly where millions of bargain-hungry holiday shoppers swarm retail websites. On the Monday following Thanksgiving every year, shoppers take advantage of the limited-time incredible offers and discounts without batting an eyelid. So, here are a few hacks that will help you make the most of this shopping day with full enthusiasm!

Follow your favorite brand on social media
Following their Twitter and Instagram accounts allows you to keep up with upcoming sales that various brands may offer for Cyber Monday. Twitter is the best source for information about deals and limited-time offers on products or product categories. For highly targeted, presumably relevant offers, Facebook is preferable, whereas Instagram and Pinterest are excellent for visual buyers.

Shop in private mode
Use your browser’s private or incognito mode to conduct your actual shopping while remaining somewhat anonymous. Although it is not the ideal method, doing this can make you eligible for discounts that aren’t available to someone with your browsing or shopping history.

Set alarms
Few instances require being proactive since Cyber Monday frequently begins at erratic early hours. However, the truth is that many people wake up at these times, whether early or late. So, setting the alarm with labels is helpful.

Create accounts beforehand
Some companies reward customers with memberships or accounts with better and early bargains. If you know that a particular retailer offers deals on Cyber Monday, you can download their app directly to your phone and create an account beforehand. By doing so, you would be able to focus your buying, and other online advertisements won’t sidetrack you.

Avoid add-ons and upsells
Always keep your budget in mind. Shopping online successfully on Cyber Monday needs extreme discipline. Despite how alluring they may be, reject these unless you are already planning to buy add-ons or upsold products. The simplest method to stay under your predetermined holiday buying budget is to do this.

Make payments with credit cards
For online purchasing and security, it is always advised to use credit cards rather than debit cards because the former provides additional safety. There is a significant probability that your bank will swiftly compensate you if your credit card is used to make fraudulent purchases.

Shop early morning or late night
Most retailers run the Cyber Monday sale for at least a day. Many start them before Cyber Monday. You probably don’t need to get up at (or stay up till) 1 am to find the most fantastic prices if you’re shopping for typical products for which demand is measured. However, you should shop as early as possible if you’re concerned about things running out of stock.

Shop online instead of in-store
While there will be a few more in-store promotions on Black Friday this year than last, merchants will provide more of the same deals they do in-store and online. Online customers may also see increased free delivery offers and ship-to-store schemes with curbside collection.

Create a spreadsheet
Make a spreadsheet that includes site descriptions, links to intriguing products, price ranges, comparisons with competing merchants, discounts, and promotions (including Cyber Monday offers), shipping rules, etc. You should update it every time you come across a new shopping website.

Use loyalty programs
Loyalty programs frequently provide members with an early-bird access to coupons, deals, and promotions, allowing them to receive rewards based on their purchases. In some circumstances, you can find out whether the desired products are in stock or suitable for online purchase and in-store pickup, which can save you money on shipping.

While you may already be aware of hacks such as subscribing to brand emails and setting up Google Alerts for to-dos, you can try to follow a few more tactics like those listed above to ensure that you save as much as possible on Cyber Monday.