Top 5 Online Shopping Hacks for Black Friday 2025 You Need to Know

Black Friday 2025, November 28, is only a few weeks away. Here are 5 shopping tips to help you make the most of it.

Black Friday is often the busiest shopping day of the year and can be both a shopper’s dream and a nightmare.

However, these five great tips can get Black Friday 2025 right.

If you already have your gift list for the year and want to complete it as soon as possible, Black Friday may be the time to grab some excellent bargains.

Black Friday is mostly a North American activity, but many other countries participate by offering deals locally.

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Usually, on Black Friday, stores open at 5 a.m. (or earlier!) to allow shoppers to get great deals on the season’s hottest gifts.

Millions of people brave the cold of the early morning to stand in line outside their favorite store, just waiting for the doors to open.

However, with the explosion of online shopping during the pandemic, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t do all your Black Friday shopping online.

Whether you are a well-seasoned Black Friday shopper or just getting into it, there are several things you can do to prepare for the day.

The following tips will help you outline a game plan that will keep you from getting lost in the deals and focus on getting the most important items on your cart or wish list.

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1. Know What You Want – Create a List

Get organized by doing your homework and creating a shopping list. You can use the 365 Gift Guide Organizer for this.

Scan the early ads for all of the big stores opening early on Black Friday and pick out the items you want to focus on.

Add them to your list and note their prices, bookmark them, or add items to your list on the websites.

2. Outline a Plan of Attack

In addition to creating a list of items you want to shop for, decide which stores you are going to shop in first.

Many stores will advertise certain prices in conjunction with certain time restraints.

For example, the lowest price may only be available until 9 or 10 a.m. – after that time, the price may be different.

Cross-reference your shopping list with the sales emails and online advertising to decide which stores you should get on first.

3. Be Prepared – Make a Black Friday Survival Kit

If you have a long shopping list, then you might be spending almost the entire day online.

Think through your Black Friday plan ahead of time. Do you need to get up early to feed your pets or your kids?

Maybe you have some other activities scheduled. Outline how you’re going to get that out of the way ASAP so you can log on to access the deals.

If you decide you must go in-store to get something, be sure to dress warmly and bring a thermos of hot coffee to keep you warm (and awake).

You should also bring a few bottles of water and some snacks or a lunch bag. And don’t forget the hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.

4. Screenshot the Ads and Keep Handy on Black Friday

To be sure you are getting the correct Black Friday prices, screenshot any ads you see and keep it handy.

If the prices are different, you can send an email to the store or chat with a customer service person online.

Stores that offer a “lowest-price” guarantee will match the advertised price.

The same thing applies if you decide to go in-store.

5. Avoid the Crowds – Shop Online

Really, the best way to take advantage of Black Friday deals in 2025 is to shop online.

You’ll stay safe in the comfort of your home and you don’t have to deal with all the crowds.

Many retailers offer Night Owl discounts starting at midnight on Thanksgiving.

Additionally, some stores offer Black Friday prices throughout the day after Thanksgiving.

Save yourself the stress by staying home for your Black Friday shopping this year.

Whether you do it every year or are thinking about trying it for the first time, Black Friday is a shopping experience you will not soon forget.

To make Black Friday 2025 a success for you and your wallet, do some research and planning before the day arrives.

If you know what you want and where you are going to get it, then Black Friday will go a lot more smoothly.

Happy Holidays!

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