shopkick Blog#12

                                   What is the shopkick App? 

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       Do you love to shop? If the answer to that question is yes then please exceed on to read this blog. This app is a rewards-based app that uses the GPS in your phone to give you points when you walk into one of the participating stores. You can get points from entering stores such as Target, Macy's, Best buy, Old Navy, American Eagle and Crate & Barrel. They app was founded in June 2009 by Cyriac Roeding, Jeff Sellinger, Aaron Emigh and also by Kleiner Perking's iFund, Greylock Patners and Reid Hoffman which are the founders of Linkedln. 

                       More Information: 

              This app has more than 5 million users who love to shopkick. You are able to receive points both at home and at stores. You are able to get more kicks (rewarded points) when you scan items and make purchases. This app also allows its users to find great products, discounts and deals in the app that you can browse from anywhere. This app is also 100% free. The kicks you obtain can be used at anytime and you can treat yourself with a free latte at Starbucks, gift cards at many stores, iTunes song downloads, even designed merchandise and trips. Lots of people love this app as they are able to get many bonuses such as discounts and even coupons by simply visiting stores they love. This learning took is accessible to everyone who owns a computer and it is also available in smartphones. However, it is necessary to have a smartphone while going to stores so you can get your kicks.

Personal Opinion: 

                 I really love this app because i love to shop. This app is amazing because you have nothing to loose and everything to gain by downloading this app. I love how you can receive many cool coupons, I mean who doesn't love to save money here and there? I love earning kicks and then later treating myself with something I love! I also love how this app is very simple to use, there are no complications. It is really great that you receive points while being at home and shopping online. This is great because sometimes I am too busy to actually go to a mall and shop. It is more convenient to stay home, shop online and at the same time obtain kick points! 

If you want to learn more about kickshop, visit this website! http://www.shopkick.com/