Cities on the Cheap is Back Up
Apologies. As you may have noticed, we had a major tech glitch today, and several websites merged together. Since it happened around the time email updates went out, yours likely contained a mix of deals from Atlanta on the Cheap, Cities on the Cheap, & RVA on the Cheap. Things appear to be working again, [...]
PSA: Digital Doorstep + Pinterest
I’ve got good news & bad news: Bad news: Thanks to Stephanie, I’m now aware that Digital Doorstep declared bankruptcy. I know that several of the daily deal sites partnered with Digital Doorstep & that some of you may have purchased deals. Some of you likely redeemed your deals prior to the bankruptcy; others may [...]
Facebook Issue, Google+ Page, & Shameless “Spread the Word” Request for Cities on the Cheap
Because I can see stats, I know that Cities on the Cheap’s Facebook page is caught in Facebook’s “everything must go” filter–I’ve changed everything I can change on my side, and impressions are still 1/10 of what they were prior to the switch. Facebook’s new algorithm seems to favor pages you interact with. If you [...]
PSA: Getting Cities on the Cheap Back in Your Facebook Feed
Unless you only check your Facebook page via a mobile device, you’ve likely noticed that Facebook has changed what posts show in your feed. Since the change, my feed is filled with cat pics & quotes, and the updates from pages I “like” + those from quite a few of my friends have all but [...]
Site Update RE: Today’s Outages
Update: The sites survived today’s updates, and the specs look good, so I’m hopeful we hit a solid number. We’ll keep an eye on it & adjust as necessary. Thanks for your patience. ~Jenn — If you had difficulty accessing Cities on the Cheap today, I apologize. Here’s the short version of what happened: Over [...]
A Few Cities on the Cheap Updates…
I’ve got good news & bad news. Bad news first: We’ve outgrown our current host. And if you’ve experienced technical glitches, like the site hanging when you try to visit it, that’s why. But really, that’s good news. It’s just not fixable overnight. Over the next week or so, I’ll be looking into moving the [...]
Baltimore on the Cheap Now Part of Cities on the Cheap
For those of you who live in Baltimore or know people who do, heads up: Baltimore on the Cheap is now part of the Cities on the Cheap network of sites. Check it out, and please spread the word. I’ll be up in the Baltimore area later this summer, so I’ll definitely be using it [...]
Chicago, Pikes Peak, Northern Colorado, & Austin Now Part of Cities on the Cheap
Spread the word: Cities on the Cheap now has “on the cheap” sites in Chicago (CheapWindyCity.com), Pikes Peak (PikesPeakOnTheCheap.com), Northern Colorado (NoCoOnTheCheap.com), and Austin (AustinTXOnTheCheap.com). And remember to check the “Find Your City” page for links to other “on the cheap” sites. You’ll find sites in cities across the U.S. & Canada, as well as [...]
Cities on the Cheap’s Facebook Page
It’s official: Cities on the Cheap now has a Facebook page. Want to become a fan? Go to Facebook.com/CitiesOnTheCheap. As always, thanks for reading Cities on the Cheap. –Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap
Haiti: How to Help
I’ve tried to post about Haiti several times now, but words fail me. Instead, I’ll focus on what I can talk about: How to help. Food & clothing drives are nice, but they’re nowhere near as effective as cash when dealing with this level of devastation. There are quite a few worthy organizations out there. [...]
