Cyber Monday is a marketing term that refers to the Monday after Thanksgiving. It was created to persuade shoppers to buy online. On November 25, Adobe Systems confirmed that online sales are expected to reach $6.6 billion for Cyber Monday.

According to Reuters, Black Friday projections equaled $7.9 billion for online transactions. The total was calculated from the sales made between Thanksgiving and Black Friday. These impressive numbers could serve as a preview of what Cyber Monday will be like.

What to look for on Cyber Monday

Large retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kohl's, Amazon and others had plenty of giveaways on Black Friday.

Apple products (iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus) purchased at authorized resellers rewarded buyers with gift cards and instant savings when acquiring an iOS device or Macintosh computer.

So, what are the deal breakers available on Monday? CBS News confirmed the following categories to shop from: laptops, travel, kitchen, and shoes.

When it comes to laptops, Black Friday saw substantial deals on bargain-build machines. On the other hand, Cyber Monday will feature mid-tier models with huge savings, and worth a look to complete your Chrismas shopping early.

The CBS report goes on to explain the benefits of shopping for travel discounts. If you have not booked your vacation chances are you will find great offers on hotels, vacation packages, and flights.

Small kitchen appliances will double up on offers. Ensure to research availability of the product, and verify pricing to find the best online promotions. Also, another big seller will be casual styles of shoes. As stated by CBS, approximately 54 percent of the shoe deals on Cyber Monday were for sneakers or athletic shoes.

Best Black Friday buying guide and stores with the best online deals

The website known as BestBlackFriday dot com compiled a complete buying guide for Cyber Monday. It features live ads and the top 2017 deals from retailers like Amazon, Toys R Us, Kohl's Groupon and Samsung.

BestBlackFriday confirmed that based on research and analysis, it is projected that shoppers will spend $3.81 billion this year on Cyber Monday, which is up from $3.45 billion last year.

As you might have expected, the large online retailer, Amazon, will be driving online deals from across different products.

You can anticipate savings on everything from electronics to clothes.

Included as a store with the best deals is the Minneapolis-based retailer Best Buy. You will find great prices on smartphones, video games and consoles, and home automation, per DealNews dot com.

The digital and electronics outlet of USA111, iRULU, has online offers from smartphones to portable computers, tablets, projectors, and more.

Cole Haan last year offered 40 percent off sitewide on shoes with free shipping included. Look for amazing deals once again. Furthermore, Foot Locker discounted 20 percent off in 2016 and with no minimum purchase.

Takeaways

If you missed the offers and promotions for Black Friday, there is no excuse for skipping out on Cyber Monday.

You can still get most of your Christmas holiday shopping conveniently online. Also, you can bypass the long lines and the mayhem with just browsing the deals on your handheld device. Enjoy your holiday shopping spree!
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