# Referral Programs (Pro)

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### Creating a Referral Program in Listgadget

#### Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to set up a referral program using Listgadget, enabling email subscribers to refer others and earn rewards.

#### Key Steps

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**Understanding Referral Programs** [0:00](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=0)

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* Referral programs allow email subscribers to refer new subscribers.
* Subscribers can earn custom rewards for reaching milestones (e.g., refer 5 people for a t-shirt).
* The goal is to increase subscriber growth.

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**Connect Your Email Platform** [0:57](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=57)

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* Navigate to **Settings > Account > Integrations**.
* Ensure your email provider is listed. If not, contact support to add it.

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**Create a New Referral Program** [1:46](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=106)

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* Click on **Create New Referral Program**.
* Enter the name of your email list or brand (e.g., "Pete's Weekly Roundup").
* Select your email integration (e.g., Kit).

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**Set Up Custom Thank You URL** [2:24](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=144)

* Decide if you want to use a custom thank you page or the built-in page.
* If using a custom page, enter the URL.

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**Create Subscriber Call to Action** [3:10](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=190)

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* Write a short, bold headline encouraging sharing (e.g., "Share my newsletter with your friends and earn swag!").
* Optionally, add an extended call to action with more details.

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**Customize Rewards** [4:01](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=241)

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* Add at least one reward (up to four).
* Provide a name and the number of referrals required to earn it (e.g., "Exclusive Email Content" for 5 referrals).
* Enter a URL for reward redemption.

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**Design and Color Customization** [5:37](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=337)

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* Choose a color scheme for your referral program.
* Use brand presets or customize colors as needed.

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**Testing the Referral Program** [6:09](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=369)

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* Test the integration settings and ensure everything is functioning correctly.
* Send a test email to verify links and functionality.

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**Embedding in Newsletter** [8:11](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=491)

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* Use the provided URL or HTML code to embed the referral program in your newsletter.
* Ensure the links direct to the correct dashboard.

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**Final Testing and Confirmation** [10:07](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=607)

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* Confirm that the email links work and direct to the correct pages.
* Test the referral process by subscribing with a different email.

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**Monitor and Adjust** [14:49](https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7?t=889)

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* Regularly check the referral program's performance and make adjustments as necessary.

#### Cautionary Notes

* Ensure that your email provider is supported before starting.
* Test all links and functionalities thoroughly to avoid issues for subscribers.

#### Tips for Efficiency

* Keep your call to action concise and engaging to encourage sharing.
* Regularly review and update rewards to maintain subscriber interest.

#### Link to Loom

<https://loom.com/share/700e8e44bcf142a3af0bd3ec6ce85aa7>