Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is a Shop.org-coined term for the Monday after Thanksgiving, which is seen by many retailers, shoppers and the media as the official kick-off to the online holiday shopping season. To stay up-to-speed on the best CyberMonday.com deals, sign up to receive our emails.

CyberMonday.com, Shop.org's online shopping mall, highlights countless offers and sales from over 700 retailers throughout the holiday season. Last year, CyberMonday.com had 15.8 million visits and generated over $6 million in sales on Cyber Monday alone. The site is powered by Cartera Commerce (formerly Mall Networks).

CyberMonday.com is open all year. Register to receive email offers from the site.

To receive information on how to have your company listed on the CyberMonday.com site, contact Marc Mazzone at mmazzone@carteracommerce.com.

Shop.org Ray M. Greenly Scholarship Fund

A portion of the proceeds from CyberMonday.com benefit the Ray M. Greenly Scholarship Fund. Ray Greenly was a Vice President of Research and Member Services at Shop.org until losing a battle with lung cancer in September 2005. The Fund was created in 2006 to provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in e-commerce. To date, CyberMonday.com has raised more than $1.5 million for the Scholarship Fund.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a merchant and want to get my company listed on CyberMonday.com. How do I do that?

Is Cyber Monday the biggest online shopping day of the year?

Was Cyber Monday “made up?”

Why are you encouraging consumers to shop through CyberMonday.com?

How are retailers encouraging people to shop online this year?

Do retailers get upset when consumers shop online rather than in stores?

Where can I find more information about the holiday season?

How do you know when I've made a purchase from the Shop.org Cyber Monday Mall?

Does the shopping area access my personal information?

Do I need a coupon code to take advantage of special offers?

How do I know how much has been contributed to the Scholarship fund from each purchase I make?

Why do I have to have Javascript enabled in my browser to use this shopping mall? Is it safe?

What retailers are participating in giveaways on your Facebook and Twitter pages this holiday season?

I am a merchant and want to get my company listed on CyberMonday.com. How do I do that? 
If your company has an active affiliate program with Linkshare, Commission Junction, the Google Affiliate Network, or the Pepperjam Network and is not already listed on the site, sign up by November 12th to be included in time for Cyber Monday. A $4,000 integration fee includes placement within the site listed in two categories along with a retailer description. To get your company listed on the site, contact Marc Mazzone at mmazzone@carteracommerce.com.

Is Cyber Monday the biggest online shopping day of the year?
No. Much like the day after Thanksgiving, Cyber Monday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year but is not the biggest. However, many retailers see Cyber Monday as the online equivalent to “Black Friday.” It is the kickoff to the online holiday shopping season, when retailers offer special promotions to bring customers to the web and introduce them to holiday merchandise.

Was Cyber Monday “made up?” The term “Cyber Monday” was coined in 2005 by Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation. However, the trend of Cyber Monday was initially recognized a number of years ago, when many retailers saw spikes in sales and traffic as consumers went back to work after the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Though Shop.org gave the Monday after Thanksgiving a name, it hardly created the trend.

Why are you encouraging consumers to shop through CyberMonday.com? 
CyberMonday.com is a one-stop shop for people to find the best Cyber Monday promotions. More than 700 well-known online retailers are promoting special savings and discounts for shoppers this year on the site. Also, a portion of the proceeds from money spent through CyberMonday.com will be donated to Shop.org's Ray M. Greenly Scholarship Fund, which helps students pursuing careers in eCommerce. Ray Greenly was a Vice President at Shop.org before passing away from cancer in 2005.

How are retailers encouraging people to shop online this year?
Shoppers will be able to find great deals throughout the Internet this holiday season. Most online retailers will be promoting some kind of free shipping offer during the holidays. Some companies will also be adding “early shopper” discounts and “first time buyer” discounts this year.

Companies also know that consumers use the web to look for gift ideas, compare prices and research products. As a result, websites are ramping up gift idea centers to help people get holiday ideas. Also, retailers are putting more information about specific products on the web, making it easier for customers to determine what they want to buy before heading to the store.

Do retailers get upset when consumers shop online rather than in stores?
Not at all. Retailers look at the Internet as another way for them to provide services and a shopping experience that their customers want. The Internet is another way for retailers to attract customers, sell merchandise and promote products. There is no question that the Internet has made the retail industry more competitive, but that ends up helping consumers in the long run with lower prices and better promotions.

Where can I find more information about the holiday season? 
The National Retail Federation, the world's largest retail trade group, has a variety of holiday information available. Visit NRF's Holiday Headquarters to read NRF's holiday press releases, download a copy of its Holiday Survival Kit, or read blog posts about what to expect this year.

How do you know when shoppers have made a purchase from CyberMonday.com?
We keep track of who you are by writing a "cookie" to your computer. Cookies are completely safe and do not contain any of your personal information. We pass an identification number to the merchant so they can tell us about your purchase.

Does the shopping area access my personal information?
No. We only keep track of where you shop, so we can properly credit the scholarship fund.

Do I need a coupon code to take advantage of special offers?
In some cases you do. The coupon code will be given to you along with the special offer.

How do I know how much has been contributed to the Scholarship fund from each purchase I make?
The Scholarship will receive a different contribution percentage from each merchant, depending on what you buy at that merchant's site. View the merchant's information page for specific details. Because we cannot guarantee a specific amount, the amount displayed is an estimate.

Why do I have to have Javascript enabled in my browser to use this shopping mall? Is it safe?
Javascript is a programming language that helps us display dynamic information on the site. CyberMonday.com will not function without it. You can be assured that our Javascript code is completely safe.