Groupon is a daily deals website that was launched in 2008 and now operates in over 150 cities in North America and 23 other countries. As of July 2010, Groupon had roughly 3.3 million followers and had saved users $130 million total. Both pros and cons are discussed for Groupon's business model. The pros include saving users money on deals, social connectivity, and the ability for companies to profit. The cons include the "customer crush" some businesses experience, the fact that Groupon keeps 50% of revenue, and that there are no refunds for deals. Competitors to Groupon include LivingSocial, DealPop, Woot, and Tippr.