{"id":29390,"date":"2021-09-07T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=29390"},"modified":"2022-06-10T10:37:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T08:37:45","slug":"how-to-create-referral-program-using-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-referral-program-using-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Referral Program Using WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a WordPress website owner or administrator, you\u2019ll never be lacking in ways to get people to visit your website and make a purchase, sign up, or perform any other action you want them to. There\u2019s resilient and still <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/email-marketing\/\">effective email marketing<\/a>. You can try your hand at <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/ultimate-guide-to-content-marketing\/\">content marketing<\/a>, too. Let\u2019s not forget <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/seo-basics\/\">search engine optimization<\/a> \u2013 and its <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-is-local-seo-and-how-to-do-it-right\/\">local variant<\/a> \u2013 as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/add-adsense-to-wordpress\/\">paid advertising<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Among all those methods of locating and attracting visitors and converting them into fans, followers, or customers is <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/add-adsense-to-wordpress\/\">affiliate marketing<\/a>. In this article, we\u2019ll deal with its close relative &#8211; referral programs. By the time you\u2019re done reading, you should be aware of a couple of options for setting up a referral program using WordPress.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We\u2019ll cover:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#the-difference-between-affiliate-and-referral-programs\">The Difference Between Affiliate and Referral Programs<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#how-to-create-referral-program-using-affiliate-plugin\">How to Create a Referral Program Using an Affiliate Plugin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#how-to-create-referral-program-using-customer-loyalty-plugin\">How to Create a Referral Program Using a Customer Loyalty Plugin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#how-to-create-referral-program-in-woocommerce\">How to Create a Referral Program in WooCommerce<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-seo-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"the-difference-between-affiliate-and-referral-programs\"><\/a>Affiliate vs Referral \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-vs-Referral-\u2013-Whats-the-Difference.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Affiliate vs Referral \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-vs-Referral-\u2013-Whats-the-Difference.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-vs-Referral-\u2013-Whats-the-Difference-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-vs-Referral-\u2013-Whats-the-Difference-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-vs-Referral-\u2013-Whats-the-Difference-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Affiliate and <a href=\"https:\/\/referralrock.com\/blog\/referral-programs-101-everything-you-need-to-build-a-referral-marketing-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">referral programs<\/a> are often lumped together and managed by the same kind of tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/affiliate-plugins-for-wordpress\/\">affiliate plugins<\/a>. There is some reason to it \u2013 <strong>both types of programs offer rewards to third parties if they successfully bring in new prospects, signups, or customers.<\/strong> That\u2019s the base of affiliate marketing, and it applies to referral programs, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The differences are in the type of relationship you have with those third parties and, to some extent, the types of incentives you offer to people who drum up business for you.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In affiliate programs, <strong>you\u2019re more likely to deal with marketers or people who have online assets such as blogs and other types of websites where they can display affiliate links and generate potentially significant traffic to your website.<\/strong> Often, you\u2019ll pay them a percentage of the money their referrals make you or using a flat rate per referral.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With referral programs, <strong>you\u2019re incentivizing word-of-mouth marketing<\/strong>. The people you work with will tend to be existing customers who might send their friends or family members your way in exchange for a discount, coupon, freebie, or possibly money payout.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Because there\u2019s an overlap between affiliate and referral programs, <strong>it\u2019s fairly common to use an affiliate program to manage referrals, especially if you already engage in affiliate marketing<\/strong>. However, we\u2019ll show you some other options you can use to set up referrals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"how-to-create-referral-program-using-affiliate-plugin\"><\/a>How to Create a Referral Program Using an Affiliate Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]First, let\u2019s look at what a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/affiliate-plugins-for-wordpress\/\">WordPress affiliate marketing plugin<\/a> might offer you in terms of creating a referral program. You might choose one that offers a free trial, a money-back guarantee, or a freemium payment structure just to be sure you have a way out if you\u2019re not happy with this type of solution. We\u2019ll use the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/affiliates-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliate Manager<\/a> plugin. Go ahead and install and activate it from <em><strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Manager.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Affiliate Manager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Manager.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Manager-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Manager-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Manager-620x355.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Upon installing the plugin, you\u2019ll head over to the Affiliate item in the dashboard menu and go over to Settings. <strong>There, under General Settings, you\u2019ll get the chance to set the minimum payout amount, cookie duration rules, whether you want to automatically approve new affiliates, the type and size of bounty, and other useful options.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/General-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"General Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/General-Settings.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/General-Settings-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/General-Settings-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/General-Settings-620x445.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Under the Affiliate Registration tab, <strong>you\u2019ll have the opportunity to set the available payout methods, as well as choose the affiliate register fields, and affiliate homepage messages.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Registration.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Affiliate Registration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Registration.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Registration-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Registration-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Affiliate-Registration-620x335.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Messaging tab gives you<strong> control over the types of messages, as well as the messaging-related options such as email type, and notification options.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Messaging.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Messaging\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Messaging.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Messaging-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Messaging-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Messaging-620x361.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Payment tab is where you can enable and set up PayPal Mass Pay.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Payment.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Payment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Payment.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Payment-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Payment-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Payment-620x346.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Pages\/Forms tab lets you set which pages will play the roles of the home page, registration page, login page, and terms and conditions page. <strong>Keep in mind that some of the most important pages that relate to affiliates are created automatically by the plugin.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pages-Forms.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Pages Forms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pages-Forms.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pages-Forms-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pages-Forms-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pages-Forms-620x344.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the Advanced tab, <strong>you\u2019ll be able to set the default landing page, as well as disable your referrals, and toggle whether you want to automatically delete the WordPress account.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advanced-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Advanced Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advanced-Settings.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advanced-Settings-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advanced-Settings-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advanced-Settings-620x332.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you\u2019ve set everything up, <strong>your affiliates can opt to join the program using a form that\u2019s automatically generated by the plugin.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Register.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Register\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Register.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Register-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Register-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Register-620x397.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once they opt-in to the program, they can access the affiliate page where they can view their stats and, most importantly, <strong>generate the links they\u2019ll use to refer people back to the website.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-URL.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Referral URL\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-URL.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-URL-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-URL-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-URL-620x438.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once they\u2019ve made enough referrals to go over the payment threshold you\u2019ve set, you\u2019ll be able to pay them for the contribution. It\u2019s not the same as a genuine referral program, but it might do in a pinch.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"how-to-create-referral-program-using-customer-loyalty-plugin\"><\/a>How to Create a Referral Program Using a Customer Loyalty Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you don\u2019t want to treat your referrals as outside partners, there are different ways you can approach it. Some features of referral programs are commonly bundled with customer loyalty programs, where bringing a new customer into the fold might reward an existing customer with a certain number of points, they can later redeem for something useful. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mycred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myCred<\/a> is a plugin that works like that. Head over to <em><strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong><\/em>, search for it, install and activate it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/myCred.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"myCred\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/myCred.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/myCred-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/myCred-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/myCred-620x375.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After installing the plugin, navigate to <em><strong>Points &gt; Settings<\/strong><\/em>, and there you can customize your points program by choosing a name for your points, a custom format you want them to follow, and even some security options. <strong>You can create several different types of points, too.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Points-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Points &gt; Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Points-Settings.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Points-Settings-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Points-Settings-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Points-Settings-620x332.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you\u2019ll want to move over to <em><strong>Points &gt; Hooks<\/strong><\/em>. <strong>Using hooks, you can decide which actions you want to reward points to the users<\/strong>. For example, you can use hooks to reward points to users for their comments or product reviews. The plugin also lets you use a referral hook to reward points to users based on their referrals &#8211; <strong>that\u2019s the hook you can use to set up a referral program with this plugin.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-Hook.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Referral Hook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-Hook.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-Hook-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-Hook-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Referral-Hook-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you should give the visitors an option to do something with the credits they\u2019ve earned through referrals. To do that, you can navigate to<em><strong> Points &gt; Add-ons<\/strong><\/em>, and take a gander at what they have over there. <strong>You\u2019ll be looking for two specific addons \u2013 cashCRED and Gateway.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cashCRED-and-Gateway.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"cashCRED and Gateway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cashCRED-and-Gateway.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cashCRED-and-Gateway-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cashCRED-and-Gateway-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cashCRED-and-Gateway-620x369.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The first one lets users <strong>redeem the points they\u2019ve earned in real money using the exchange rate you\u2019ve set<\/strong>. The Gateway addon lets them <strong>use their points to purchase goods or services<\/strong>. Either way, it brings them so much closer to a real referral experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"how-to-create-referral-program-in-woocommerce\"><\/a>How to Create a Referral Program in WooCommerce<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There are tons of plugins that will help you add affiliate programs to WooCommerce, but only a few will do so with referral programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/refer-a-friend-for-woocommerce-by-wpgens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Refer a Friend<\/a> is one such plugin. <strong>With it, you can easily create referral links and set up coupons as rewards for referrals.<\/strong> The premium version of the plugin gives you additional options such as a minimum purchase amount for program eligibility. So go ahead and look it up at <em><strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong><\/em>, and install it and activate it when you find it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Refer a Friend\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-620x351.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you should navigate to <em><strong>WooCommerce &gt; Settings<\/strong><\/em>, where you\u2019ll find a Refer a Friend card as the last setting.<strong> In the General options, you can disable referral links, set the expiry time of the cookie, and whether it\u2019s valid for more than one purchase.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Refer a Friend Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-Settings.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-Settings-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-Settings-768x339.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Refer-a-Friend-Settings-620x274.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the Coupon settings, you can<strong> choose the type of coupon you want to offer, attach a value to the coupon, set a minimum order, and determine whether you want the coupon to be usable with other coupons.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coupon-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Coupon Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coupon-Settings.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coupon-Settings-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coupon-Settings-768x339.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coupon-Settings-620x274.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the Email tab, you\u2019ll be able to <strong>write the text that will be sent via email to people who receive the coupon.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Email-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Email Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Email-Settings.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Email-Settings-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Email-Settings-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Email-Settings-620x275.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And with that, you\u2019re done. Every user will from now on have a referral link on the account page, and when someone makes a purchase using their link, they\u2019ll get a coupon in their inbox. As simple as that.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Let\u2019s Wrap It Up!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Referral programs are an effective way to improve customer loyalty, spur some word of mouth around your store, and ultimately drum up some business. When it comes to creating a referral program in WordPress, you\u2019ll have more than a few plugins at your disposal, but remember \u2013 not all of them are straightforward referral plugins, and some of the most useful ones might go by some other name. 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