Using Shutterfly Coupon Codes Can Save You a Lot of Money on Photo Printing Projects

My motto is to never pay full price and one of my secrets to saving is to use Shutterfly coupon codes to reduce my costs when making photo books, cards, calendars and other projects. Most of us have clipped grocery coupons, but some people don't realize they can also save a lot of money by using discount codes and coupons at online photo services. By using promo codes from photo companies such as Shutterfly I can save substantially, which enables me to print more photo books and order more photo gifts than I otherwise would be able to afford.

Creating custom photo books and other projects is a popular hobbyist activity, however, it can be pricey. The solution to making it affordable is to make a habit of using coupon codes for everything you order You will find that it really pays off. Virtually all of the main digital photo printers, not just Shutterfly, feature frequent coupon offers for discounts on products. Often you may receive 20-30% or sometimes as much as a 50 percent discount, which varies per the promotion.

Bargain hunters will be on the lookout for the occasional buy 1, get 1 free promo popularly known as a "BOGO." Getting one of these deals is a real coup and they most prevalent around holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day, and Christmas. A personal favorite is the no-cost shipping offer. Shipping fees are often calculated based on the number of items or cost of the products ordered, so large orders can incur rather large shipping costs. To get a shipping deal there is usual a minimum order involved, typically $30-$50, maybe more depending on the company. I frequently find Shutterfly coupon codes for free shipping offers.

Where to Find Shutterfly Coupon Codes

So where do you get Shutterfly coupon codes or discounts for other online photo services? Frequently promo codes are listed prominently on the company's website on the homepage or a special promo page, as they are with Shutterfly and some of the other major companies. However, the trick is that there may be even better deals that are not shown on the site. Occasionally you'll uncover more discount codes by conducting a web search for "Shutterfly coupon code." There are a number of sites that list promotional codes for photo companies as well as a myriad of other products.

Getting the Best Deals

A good way to be sure you get the best deals is to subscribe to a photo company's web newsletter. You'll get emails with coupons and promos. Be aware that sometimes they are only short time offers so you may need to jump on them quickly. When I'm not in a hurry, I like to have my photo book or other project already designed and ready, then when a promo hits I just put it in my cart, type in the coupon code and enjoy the savings.

How to Use Discount Codes

It's easy to take advantage Shutterfly coupon codes. All you need to do is enter the code when you check out and the savings will automatically be applied to your order. I always get a little boost when I see that discount applied and see how much I have saved. Recently I saved more than $100 when I ordered a bunch of wall calendars from Shutterfly using a coupon code for buy one at regular price and get additional calendars at 50% off. Since I made more than a dozen calendars, that was a big savings!

The bottom line is, there is no need to pay retail price when creating photo gifts online. Use these tips and enjoy the freedom from paying the full rate on all your photo projects.

Valerie Goettsch operates the website Digital Photos 101 and loves saving money with Shutterfly coupon codes.