Q: What is a Flash Deal?
Q: How do I signup for Flash Deals?
Q: What if I can’t use a Flash Deal?
Q: How do I search on TipCity?
Q: Who uses TipCity?
Q: Is this a free service?
Q: Do I have to be a member to take advantage of this free service?
Q: Do I need a coupon?
Q: What information is included on the web deals?
Q: What information is included on the mobile deals?
Q: How long are deals good for?
Q: Why are the deal messages so short?
Q: Why do you only have deals in San Diego?
Q: I want to use TipCity, how do I get started?
Q: Why should I become a member?
Q: How do I get deals on my mobile phone?
Q: What does “Follow Us on Twitter” mean?
Q: Why does TipCity use Twitter?
Q: Do I need a Twitter account to use TipCity’s services?
Q: What is TipCity?
A: The home of
the Flash Deal, TipCity connects to great restaurant deals. TipCity is a free web
and mobile service that provides the most reliable and extensive last minute restaurant
deals. Anytime. Anywhere. On-Demand.
Q: What is a Flash Deal?
A: Flash Deals
are deeply discounted, instant and time sensitive deals sent to your twitter, email
or phone. By selecting restaurants, neighborhoods and cuisines you like, TipCity
will notify you when there is a Flash Deal that might interest you.
Q; How do I sign-up for Flash Deals?
A: Simply go
to www.TipCity.com and click on the Sign-Up now button.
Q: What if I can’t use a Flash Deal?
A: Can’t take
advantage of a Flash Deal, that is ok, TipCity.com
has the largest database of restaurant deals in San Diego. With more than 1,000
different restaurant deals, promotions and happy hours, we are sure you can find
a deal to satisfy your craving for saving.
Q: How do I use search for deals on TipCity
A: To search
for deals on TipCity, just go to our web page at www.TipCity.com
and use the search box to type in what you are looking for.
You can also search on Twitter, Tweet @TipCity with the area and cuisine type to
request and we will send you back the deals that best meet your needs. You can follow
us on Twitter or Tweet @TipCity a request for deals on Twitter.
Q: Who uses TipCity?
A: TipCity is
for anyone looking for restaurant deals.
Q: Is this a free service?
A: Yes, this
is a free service. Discover promotional and last second deals from local restaurants
for free.
Q: Do I have to be a member to take advantage of this free service?
A: No, you do
not have to be a member to take advantage of our free service. Search for great
restaurant deals on our home page (TipCity.com).
However, to receive our Flash Deals and other personalized deals on the web or while
on the go, you do need to sign-up.
Q: Do I need a coupon?
A: Flash Deals
had a coupon code that you will need to present at the time of ordering. Most of
our other deals do not require coupons. However, some restaurants require a printed
coupon or coupon code. Make sure to check whether a deal requires a coupon or a
coupon code. Look for the words Coupon Required, Coupon Req, or Coupon Code.
Q: What information is included on the web deals?
A: Each deal
contains the following information:
$ Range, Restaurant Name, Restaurant Address, Phone Number, Location on a Map, Deal
Details, Effective Date, Expiration Date, Cuisine, and Coupon Information (Code/Link/File),
if applicable.
| $ Range: | $ less than $10 |
| $$ between $10 and $25 | |
| $$$ between $25 and $50 | |
| $$$$ more than $50 |
Q: What information is included on the mobile deals?
A: Each deal
contains the following information: Restaurant Name, $ Range, Cuisine, Deal Details,
Effective Period, Location City, Telephone Number, Expiration Date, and Coupon Information
(Code/Link/File), if applicable.
| $ Range: | $ less than $10 |
| $$ between $10 and $25 | |
| $$$ between $25 and $50 | |
| $$$$ more than $50 |
Q: How long are deals good for?
A: Some deals
are last minute deals that can expire on the same day while other deals can last
up to 30 days. Some Happy Hour Deals do not have expiration dates. Check the expiration
date on the deal message.
Q: Why are the deal messages so short?
A: We want to
keep deals short and simple for diners to use. We limit the entire deal message
to 140 characters so that diners can conveniently receive deals on their mobile
phones. The deal message will also include any applicable coupon information.
Q: Why do you only have deals in San Diego?
A: We are a local
San Diego business. You can email your suggestions to
info@tipcity.com.
Q: I want to use TipCity, how do I get started?
A: Members and
non-members can both look for deals on the home page.
Q: Why should I become a member?
A: To receive
Flash Deal notifications from your favorite restaurants. Members can save their
deal preferences and favorite restaurants so they can always get deals that they
like on the web and on their mobile phone. Members can also receive favorite restaurant
and preferred deals on Twitter. A member requesting deals on Twitter and on their
mobile phone will more likely receive deals of their preference and favorite restaurants
because we know you.
Q: How do I get deals on my mobile phone?
A: To receive
SMS deals on your mobile phone, set your Twitter account to receive mobile updates
from @TipCity. (Standard text messaging rates may apply.)
Q: What does “Follow Us on Twitter” mean?
A: When you follow
@TipCity and @TCSanDiego on Twitter you will receive message updates from these
accounts.
- Follow @TCSanDiego to receive Deal Tweets for San Diego restaurants.
- Follow @TipCity to request the latest restaurant deals sent to your Twitter account.
Q: Why does TipCity use Twitter?
A: Twitter is
a free mobile service where you can receive updates of the latest restaurant deals.
If you plan to use your mobile phone to receive deals from TipCity, we recommend
that you become a member of Twitter to take advantage of the mobile services (www.twitter.com).
Q: Do I need a Twitter account to use TipCity’s services?
A: No, you do
not need a Twitter account to use these services. Having a Twitter account will
allow you to receive and ask for customized deals on your mobile phone via Twitter’s
free text messaging.
FAQ For Restaurant Owners
Q: What is a Flash Deal?
Q: Who uses TipCity?
Q: How do I use TipCity?
Q: Is this a free service?
Q: How does TipCity send deals to mobile users?
Q: Can I have one account for multiple restaurants?
Q: Do you offer another way to create deals besides using the web?
Q: TipCity provides services in which cities?
Q: I am a restaurant owner/manager. How do I get started?
Q: What is TipCity?
A: TipCity is
a free web and mobile service that provides the most reliable and extensive last
minute restaurant deals. Anytime. Anywhere. On-Demand.
Q: What is a Flash Deal?
A: Flash Deals
are instant, time sensitive promotions sent directly to interested customers. Unpredictably
slow on a Tuesday afternoon, use to TipCity and set up a Flash Deal to alert our
members of your promotion. Manage your slow time, inventory and drive traffic in
using Flash Deals!
Q: Who uses TipCity?
A: TipCity is
for restaurant owners that are looking for a more effective, targeted and affordable
way to advertise their business on the Internet and Twitter.
Q: How do I use TipCity?
A: While you
can use Flash Deals to instantly promote your restaurant, owners can also post other
promotions, happy hours and other information to our site.
Q: Is this a free service?
A: Yes, our service
is free. Other services may have fees, please contact
info@tipcity.com for more information.
Q: How does TipCity send deals to mobile users?
A: Mobile user
can request and receive deals from TipCity using SMS or any mobile Twitter application.
Q: Can I have one account for multiple restaurants?
A: Yes you only
need one account to manage multiple restaurants.
Q: Do you offer another way to create deals besides using the web?
A: Yes you can
fax your deals to us and we will create them for you.
Q: TipCity provides services in which cities?
A: We currently
serve San Diego.
Q: I am a restaurant owner/manager. How do I get started?
A: Restaurant
owners and managers can quickly setup a business account and create deals for their
restaurant by clicking here:
Sign up for free