{"id":46752,"date":"2023-04-26T07:38:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/?p=46752"},"modified":"2024-02-02T12:38:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T20:38:46","slug":"referral-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/referral-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Referral link: What? Why? How?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You probably remember receiving an email from a friend saying, \u201cUse my link for a discount!\u201d And they shared a link with you from a shop or brand they want you to try. That link is what\u2019s called a referral link. It&#8217;s a special URL created exclusively for that one person to share with their friends via email, social media, text, and other channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/referral-marketing\/\">Referral marketing <\/a>links are one of the most powerful ways to boost brand awareness and attract new customers. But to know what it is and how your business can use it requires a little more guidance. In this blog post, you\u2019ll learn all about the what, the why, and the how of creating and sharing referral links to take your business to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/resources\/guides\/7-ways-to-design-a-referral-marketing-program\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Narrow-NEW-7-ways-to-design-a-referral-marketing-program-Narrow.png\" alt=\"referral marketing program guide\" class=\"wp-image-46220\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-referral-link\" data-level=\"2\">What is a referral link?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-benefits-of-a-referral-program\" data-level=\"2\">Benefits of a referral program<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-easy-tracking-of-conversions\" data-level=\"3\">Easy tracking of conversions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sharing-referral-links\" data-level=\"2\">Sharing referral links<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-social-media\" data-level=\"3\">Social media<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-email\" data-level=\"3\">Email<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-websites\" data-level=\"3\">Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs-about-referral-links\" data-level=\"2\">FAQs about referral links<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wrapping-up-referral-links\" data-level=\"2\">Wrapping up referral links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-referral-link\">What is a referral link?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s go over what a referral link actually is. Businesses can create unique URLs to give to brand ambassadors, who are often already dedicated customers. These links typically offer a discount to whoever clicks on them. With this link, businesses can track where their new customers come from and gather insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing these links is part of a bigger <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/referral-marketing-strategies\/\">referral marketing strategy<\/a> where a business gets its customers to talk to friends and family about their products or services. This is also known as word-of-mouth marketing. So many businesses create referral programs specifically to get their most loyal customers to spread the word about their brand. And they then reward them for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-a-referral-program\">Benefits of a referral program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Benefits-1.png\" alt=\"List of the benefits of a referral program for a business.\" class=\"wp-image-46757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Benefits-1.png 576w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Benefits-1-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Benefits-1-375x195.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that people are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2013\/under-the-influence-consumer-trust-in-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">four times more likely to buy<\/a> something when it\u2019s referred by a friend, referral marketing can often be a lucrative marketing method for businesses. By setting up a referral program, you incentivize people to promote your brand by offering a reward in return. This sets up a mutually beneficial relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four main benefits that you\u2019ll see right away when you start sending out your links: brand awareness, higher conversion rates, increased sales, and return on investment (ROI) measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build brand awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Referral links work as advertising promoted by customers you know love your product. If one of your brand ambassadors posts your link on their <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/social-media-management\/\">social media<\/a>, your brand, products, and services can enjoy increased reach and awareness to a broader audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even if the brand ambassador\u2019s followers don\u2019t immediately purchase from that link, you\u2019re still getting in front of people who may not be within your reach. The same applies when a brand ambassador <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/referral-email\/\">shares your link via email<\/a> or text. Their network may be new to your business, but now someone they follow and trust is vouching on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-tracking-of-conversions\">Easy tracking of conversions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because each brand ambassador receives a unique referral link, tracking conversions from specific sources is easy. Whether you do that through <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/referrals\/\">referral marketing software<\/a> or simply by monitoring and updating a spreadsheet, you now have data on where your customers are coming from and how often your product is shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased sales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not just getting brand recognition when you send out links. You should also expect to see an increase in leads and sales from customers who clicked on that special link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It stands to reason that if a friend recommends a product, many people in their network will also likely make a purchase. And when the customer is rewarded for their referral, they are likely to share again and again. This increases the reach of your product exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measure ROI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also measure your ROI in a similar way. Suppose you offer an incentive to a customer for sharing your link. In that case, you can calculate the advertising cost versus the revenue generated by the new customer you acquired. Now, you can figure out your ROI and whether or not more resources should be allocated to this strategy or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you create a referral link?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to create a referral link is through referral marketing software. Often these programs come with a link generator, which saves you and your marketing teams the trouble of having to come up with a unique link every time. This will also help you monitor and measure the success of your referral program. Furthermore, if you are using a referral program with rewards for customers or influencers, these tools can manage that process as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sharing-referral-links\">Sharing referral links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share.png\" alt=\"List of ways people share referral links.\" class=\"wp-image-46758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share.png 576w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-375x195.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the most common channels used for sharing these links. Be sure to share these strategies with your brand ambassadors to help them drive more referral sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-media\">Social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Social.png\" alt=\"Social media example of a referral link.\" class=\"wp-image-46759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Social.png 576w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Social-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Social-375x195.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media is where referral links will most likely reach the most potential customers. If someone posts the link on TikTok or <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram\/\">Instagram<\/a>, encouraging people to click on it, they\u2019ll reach a much larger audience than they could reach with word of mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By encouraging your brand ambassadors to share your link on social media, you will raise brand awareness sooner rather than later. It\u2019s a great way to get started in making your brand recognizable to people outside of your established audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/social-media-management-software\/\">Birdeye Social<\/a> is a powerful tool that can help you publish in bulk, monitor your brand mentions, and report \u2013 all from a single, easy-to-use dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-email\">Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Email.png\" alt=\"Email example of a referral link.\" class=\"wp-image-46760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Email.png 576w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Email-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Email-375x195.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Daily Carnage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing referral links via email is also an excellent way to gain higher visibility. While it may not have the reach that social media does, emails are typically sent between people who know each other very well, including friends, family, and colleagues. If someone you know takes the time to send a link via email, you\u2019re more likely to trust the recipient and the link itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Texting links, much like email, is a more trusted channel. And because so many consumers and colleagues rely on text as a primary method of communication, it\u2019s a great venue for referral links. Text links make it easy for people to click and browse using their mobile devices, which is a familiar way to consume content and explore deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling to manage your business communication? With <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/messaging\/\">Birdeye Messaging<\/a>, you can reach all your customers across text, social, and webchat \u2013 all from a single inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-websites\">Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Website.png\" alt=\"Website example of a referral link.\" class=\"wp-image-46761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Website.png 576w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Website-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-Share-Website-375x195.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Rover.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your brand ambassadors have a well-trafficked website, then placing a referral link there can be a great way to increase your exposure and reward them for their efforts. Once a link is added to a website, it can remain there for an extended period of time, which increases the chances of someone coming across the link and using it to make a purchase or sign up for a service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogs, forums, and discussion boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider exploring Reddit discussions, industry forums, or blogs as additional channels for sharing your referral links. Be mindful of any community rules that apply before sharing. These communities can be a great method for reaching new prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-referral-links\">FAQs about referral links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682435770196\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you get a referral link?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To get a referral link, try signing up for a brand\u2019s newsletters, regularly leaving reviews, and engaging with your favorite brands on social media. These simple tasks can often result in a brand offering you a unique referral link.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682435791400\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make money from referral links?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some brands offer small payouts for promoting their links. More often, you\u2019ll receive discounts or other special offers once you share the link. Some withhold rewards until the link has been used.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682435801372\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which sites pay for referrals?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a few different sites that will pay you for your referrals, including big names like Amazon and Verizon. However, you\u2019ll need to look at the terms and conditions of each individual offer to get a full list of services that will pay for referrals.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682435825429\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are referral links and referral codes the same?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A referral link is a hyperlink that contains a unique identifier and is automatically linked to a specific brand ambassador. A referral code is a unique combination of numbers and\/or letters that a customer must manually type in at checkout in order for the brand ambassador to earn a reward or benefit.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrapping-up-referral-links\">Wrapping up referral links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve seen, referral links can lead to a big payoff in your advertising for very little investment. It\u2019s an excellent way to reward your most loyal customers and a reliable, measurable way to bring in new ones. 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