Introducing the Frugal Map

by Briana Carter on January 18, 2010

Frugal Map 300 Introducing the Frugal Map

I’m pleased to announce my latest project,  The Frugal Map. This has been several months in the process!

So what is The Frugal Map?

The Frugal Map was created* to help readers find their perfect blog match. Whether the perfect blog match is by category, store, location, there is a blog out there for your particular style.

At launch, there is 35 bloggers on the map. I would love to get the map filled out as much as possible with bloggers all over the country! If you aren’t included on the map, please read submission guidelines along with the form here.

The Frugal Map has some unique features:

  • Frugal Map Function: Allows users to find a blogger near their location in an interactive map format.
  • Search Function: Allows users to search multiple blogs across the Frugal Map Network.
  • Hottest Deal RSS Feed: Gives users the most recent hot deals from the bloggers in the Frugal Map Network.
  • Specific Store Landing Pages: Allows users a one stop resource for for store deals including blogger store deal links, resources, and FAQ for the particular store.
  • Specific Blogger Landing Pages: Allows users to read more about their favorite blogs and connect with them via Twitter, Facebook, RSS, and specific store deal links.
  • Embeddable iFrame: Embed The Frugal Map on your blog as a resource for your readers.

I feel these features will make it beneficial to both readers and bloggers. There is no link back to The Frugal Map or a blog button required. It is highly appreciated to link to The Frugal Map, embed it on your own site, or grab a button but not required.

Head over to The Frugal Map for special “Grand Opening” giveaways!

*Local designer, Brad, 4tunate-design.com, created my map. Check out his site for affordable, creative, and effective design options for all of your marketing needs.

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  • Katie @ Frugal Femina - January 18, 2010 @ 2:02 am 1
    It is absolutely perfect, Briana! You worked so hard. Congrats! :-) Katie
  • Christy - January 18, 2010 @ 9:15 am 2
    Great idea!
    .-= Christy´s last blog ..16 Pepsi 2-liters for $1 TOTAL @ CVS =-.
    • Christy - January 18, 2010 @ 1:55 pm 2.1
      I should have posted that I’ll be embedding the Frugal Map once I have my blog fully up and running. Thanks so much for putting this together.
      .-= Christy´s last blog ..More AWESOME CVS Deals this Week =-.
  • Chrissy G - January 18, 2010 @ 11:48 am 3
    Such a great idea! Thanks!!!
  • Niki Cheapskate - January 18, 2010 @ 12:54 pm 4
    great idea! what about frugal fashion blogs, can those be considered on the frugal map?
    .-= Niki Cheapskate´s last blog ..50% off clearance @ Old Navy! =-.
  • Budgets are the New Black - January 18, 2010 @ 1:18 pm 5
    You are amazing! I’m going to see if I can’t embed this on my blog…
    .-= Budgets are the New Black´s last blog ..Good Read$ for the Weekend =-.
  • Abbygail - January 18, 2010 @ 1:49 pm 6
    WOW how awesome! Luckily I’ve already found my blog match- YOU! Thanks for all your posts and I’m sure this map will help so many!
  • lynn - January 18, 2010 @ 1:57 pm 7
    CONGRATULATIONS!! looks great!
  • The Domestic Contessaa - January 18, 2010 @ 2:29 pm 8
    THANK YOU! Way to see a need and fill it – all of your work to put this together is really appreciated!
  • Money Savin' Momma - January 18, 2010 @ 3:08 pm 9
    What a fabulous idea! The design is rockin’! Thanks for all the time you put in developing this great resource!! It will become invaluable to those looking for great frugal deals!
    .-= Money Savin’ Momma´s last blog ..Just Dance Wii Deal + Free $5 Amazon credit =-.
  • Emily - January 18, 2010 @ 3:22 pm 10
    Very cool idea! I’m a brand new blog but I can’t wait until I’m 3 months old so I can join your map. :)
  • Barbara - January 18, 2010 @ 3:26 pm 11
    thank you
  • shannon - January 18, 2010 @ 3:35 pm 12
    Great job, and wonderful idea. I submitted my blog for OKlahoma! Thanks again for all your hard work.
    .-= shannon´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday =-.
  • Bethany - January 18, 2010 @ 3:39 pm 13
    You are BRILLIANT. Thank you. And perfect timing for me, as 2 weeks ago, I moved from Texas (where I knew ALL my coupon gals), to the Pacific Northwest, where now I don’t know who covers the stores near me! :) So THANK YOU!
  • Heidi - January 18, 2010 @ 3:41 pm 14
    My husband and I were just talking about how a feature like this would be great – and here it is! Nice work!
  • Tanya - January 18, 2010 @ 6:21 pm 15
    What a great idea and a perfect way to find other frugal bloggers in our areas :)
    .-= Tanya´s last blog ..CVS – Taking Advantage of Two Weeks Worth of Sales =-.
  • Elsbeth - January 18, 2010 @ 8:29 pm 16
    What a GREAT idea! I live in the “Land of No Doubles” but read all blogs from out of state. I probably still will….y’all are great, but a blog targeted to a person’s own area is all the more useful! :)

    Thanks!

  • Kelly - January 18, 2010 @ 11:38 pm 17
    This is amazing, and really has a nice look to it! Well done!! I hope some Oregon bloggers add their sites to your map, so far I only know of one blog in this state.
  • Renee - January 19, 2010 @ 7:41 am 18
    My state isn’t included on the Frugal Map but I can alert my friends who live elsewhere!
  • Sharon - January 19, 2010 @ 8:52 am 19
    I get this blankish page with “Mobile Theme On/Off” in the middle of the page. Do I need to change some settings?
  • Sharon - January 19, 2010 @ 8:54 am 20
    Figured out I needed to click in the upper left hand corner on Frugal Map…love it…thanks! This will be very useful!
  • Kris - January 20, 2010 @ 7:57 pm 21
    What a marvelous idea! I have been looking for something like this for so long so I could find blogs relevant to my area of the country! Thanks for all your hard work!
  • Tiffany - July 19, 2010 @ 12:03 pm 22
    Briana, I just came across your site and I LOVE it! I am featuring it on my Blog in the Spotlight on by Facebook Page! You and I share the same thoughts about Coupon Organization! I am anti binder, for sure!!!

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