For those of you new to online coupons, and coupon codes you may not know what to do or how they work. The discount process is simple when you follow the steps outlined below:

1. Click the link describing the online coupon offer to go to the given online merchant. This is extremely important since many online discounts are on special promotion pages and may not work if the coupon isn't properly clicked through.

2. Browse the online store and shop as usual adding what you want to purchase to your shopping cart. When you are finished shopping you can click on the checkout link to begin the checkout process. Now take a look to see if the online discount is already applied to your total before you finalize any order. If it is then you can complete your purchase.

3. If there is an online coupon code or promotion code box, you must enter it in the appropriate form (which is usually sometime during the checkout process) to get your online coupon discount or rebates. If this has not worked, make sure to double check that you entered the coupon code correctly and try other coupon codes if at all available. Only when the discount you are looking for has been credited should you ever submit your discount order.

4. Lastly, you must always remember that coupon codes can end unexpectedly and always be sure that the promotion has been applied to your purchase before you submit or confirm any purchase you are making. Coupons are not valid towards shipping and handling unless specifically told so. If that is the case the minimum purchase price if listed is the total before shipping and handling is applied.