Referral program
Get paid for the introductions you already make.
Most of my clients arrive because someone like you passed my name along. Send me a business owner you know and when they become a paying client, I send you $250 within a week of their first invoice. It's that easy.
Paid by PayPal. Track every lead yourself.
The whole program
How it works.
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Grab your link
Sign up in about a minute. You get a personal referral link and a dashboard that shows every lead you've sent and where it stands.
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Pass it along
Share the link with a business owner who needs a site. No link handy? Have them mention your name when they reach out and I'll credit you by hand.
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Get paid
When they sign on and their first invoice is paid, $250 lands in your PayPal within 7 days. You can watch the status the whole way.
Aim before you send
Who makes a good referral.
The best referral is the owner of a real business whose website is embarrassing them. Projects start at $2,400, so send people ready to invest in doing it right, not shopping for the cheapest option.
- The machine shop still running its 2014 website
- The daycare with a Facebook page instead of a site
- The shop whose web guy disappeared years ago
- The storefront with 2019 still in the footer
- The owner who apologizes before sharing their URL
- Anyone ready to invest in doing it right
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Marcus Zeal jumped right in with enthusiasm bringing all kinds of ideas that would fit our budget. … I would recommend Mr. Zeal to anyone that is in need of website assistance.
Donna & Jason PedersonOwners, Heritage Hill NurseryReferring a friend puts your name on the line, so here's how they're treated: a reply within one business day, a free 30-minute consult, and a fixed price to approve before anything starts. Nobody ends up on a mailing list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers here. Your dashboard carries the live status of every lead you send. The full rules live in the Referral Program Terms.
When exactly do I get paid?
When the person you referred signs a project and pays their first invoice, your $250 goes out by PayPal within 7 days. If the deal never closes, nothing is owed, and you'll see the lead marked that way in your dashboard.
What do I actually say?
Whatever sounds like you. If you want a starting point, steal this: “Hey, your website came up the other day. The guy who rebuilt ours was easy to work with and it paid for itself. Want me to intro you?” Then send them your link.
What if they don't use my link?
The link makes tracking automatic, and it's good for 30 days after they click. But a name works too: if your person mentions you when they reach out, I'll credit the referral by hand. Shoot me an email or give me a call if you think there's a mistake.
Is there a limit?
No. Two referrals is $500.
Can I refer my own business?
Nope, sorry. This is not a "Save $250 On Your Next Website" hack. haha. However, you can earn referrals on your friends' businesses; all of them! I'm happy for you to refer your entire phonebook to me and I'll pay you for each one that converts.
Who can join?
Anyone. You don't need to be a current client, though most people who send work my way are. If you're not and you want to me, let's chat!
Run an agency?
If you'd rather resell the build than refer it, I do whitelabel work for marketing shops and IT firms. That's a different conversation than a $250 referral though. Read about partner builds and get in touch.
Do you have someone in mind?
The one with the website they apologize for. Grab your link, send it their way, and I'll take it from there.