User-Submitted Referral Code/Link Requests & Updates

scotty on 08/04/2014 - 10:16
Last edited 16/01/2022 - 11:25 by 5 other users
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Original Post

This morning we pushed out a new user-submitted referral changes. This is an update to the previous attempt in 2012. Problem with the previous one is that it's difficult to add new stores that support referral benefits, and the feature ended up only supporting GreenManGaming and not being used much by our users here. What happened afterwards were wiki pages created for each online shop. Yes it's an interesting use of the wiki pages, but

  • Not a good idea to let any member to be able to edit everyone's code.
  • Free-form might not be the most ideal format, and hard to police everyone to edit in the same format.
  • The list is ordered rather than randomised.

What we have done now is having a single place for you to put in all your referral codes. Go to your Settings page and click on the referrals tab. You should be presented with a list of "stores" that we currently have referral support. For the comprehensive list of stores / products supported, please go to the referral wiki page.

New ones should be easily added as well if the method of referral is via a referral link (i.e. unique URL per referrer). Feel free to submit new ones in the comments. I need

  • The URL format for the referral link
  • Instructions to get the referral link
  • Benefit for the referrers and referees.

Another reminder that Affiliate Links and Referral Links are different and we do not allow affiliate links here on OzBargain.

Once a referral system has been set up for that domain, for every deal posted to that domain, a grey box will appear below the content and above the Share buttons containing a randomised referral link AND OP's referral link (if OP has submitted one for that domain and the deal has hit the front page vote minimum - updated 9/5/16). The benefits for the referrers and referees are also shown so people know what they (and you) are getting. For example this Amaysim offer I submitted. In this case including your own referral link and link to wiki becomes redundant.

Yes this is still in beta and needs improvement. Some potential issues / possible improvements:

  • Since you do not really need to put referral link in your content, you can submit deals with your link in the referral box without the deal being marked as "referral post". This might lead to abuse of people posting excessive deals from the stores offering referral. I shall look at ways to prevent it. I don't want to mark them as referral post at the moment because previously submitter can pick and choose whether to include his/her referral link. Now it's always included. 9/5/16 Update: Your deal must hit the front page vote minimum (currently 30) to show. This was previously 5, before being changed to the front page vote minimum.

  • Referral-code / coupon-code type referrals are not yet supported. For example Budget Direct, Rabobank, etc. We can potentially generate a popup containing the code when people click on "OP" or "random".

  • A good idea to let people pick and choose? For example some people might not want to use OP's referral link, not a random one either but from a list of friends.

So here it is. Give it a try guys! I will start removing some of the wiki pages later today. Meanwhile, please leave feedback in the comments.

If your comment is automatically unpublished due to the referral link, do not worry, moderators can still see it and will republish it before replying.

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Comments

    • scotty on 24/09/2016 - 17:44

      At the moment we don't have rules against it, but it would be under review if situation gets bad (whatever that is :)

      • spackbace on 24/09/2016 - 23:45
        +3

        At the moment we don't have rules against it,

        Sorry Scotty but I have to disagree:

        Do not link to your referral deal elsewhere on OzBargain (forums, comments in other deals).

        Whilst not linking to a deal per se, is it not the same implication?

        • Moderatorhamza23 on 26/09/2016 - 13:32

          Those guidelines were only meant as they read, for 'referral deals' and we don't include a signature as 'elsewhere on OzBargain', otherwise store reps with their websites in their signatures would be breaching store rep code of conduct by linking to their website elsewhere on OzBargain. The only restriction with signatures is the obvious illegal/inappropriate website links (anything banned on OzBargain).

  • pyramid on 28/09/2016 - 11:15

    Can we have referral for Citibank Platinum Credit card please?
    Just received an email from citibank with my referral link : "Earn 40,000 bonus points for each friend or family member you refer to a Citi Platinum Rewards card".

    • Moderatorneil on 28/09/2016 - 12:21

      Add it here

  • batrarobin on 29/09/2016 - 08:15

    Mods, could we get Citibank Platinum card referral added.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2016 - 13:13
    +1

    What's the point of Groupon refferal links when the referred doesn't get any bonus? There's a lot of controversy over some users putting no effort into a Groupon deal and gaining money from refferals (example, example), so why not just remove Groupon from the system. There isn't any advantage to the user who clicks through on the refferal.

  • The Champagne Mile on 03/10/2016 - 15:43

    Hi, any chance the AMEX referral wiki could get a review / bit of an overhaul? A few recent observations:

    ** There are some outdated referral offers (such as 120,000 MR points for plat charge sign up with referral, which ended some months back) still advertised.
    ** There are a couple of user editing errors that can be seen.
    ** Platinum Rewards card referral links still up, though it was recently confirmed that the card is no longer availabl.

    Finally, having closed a card awhile back, I have observed that AMEX still keeps the referral links accessible once the card is closed, but there is no benefit to the user - would it be worth asking people who have closed down cards to remove their referral links, so as to reduce down the list? This will allow referrees to click on the links of current card members, so that both parties benefit.

    • Moderatorneil on 03/10/2016 - 15:50

      I get an email for every wiki change so I can for the most part see all changes being made. If you feel you can improve it then go for it. Just put the reason for the edit when clicking save so we/I can figure out the change.

      I'll remove Platinum Rewards and edit the Plat Charge card unless someone beats me to it. If you have any suggestions of a better way to present the links, then let us know. It's a bit overwhelming but the wiki is all we can use at the moment.

      • Holysmoke on 03/10/2016 - 18:28

        Why can't it be randomised like the other referral links?

        • Moderatorneil on 03/10/2016 - 18:40

          There are 11 different Amex Cards on the Wiki and deals involving Amex can have a variety of links. So you would have to figure out which referral to show. It's on the development queue so we'll see what happens.

      • The Champagne Mile on 04/10/2016 - 16:49

        Thanks Neil. I will have a go at a quick tidy up and document reasons for edits. Just a quick note - the AMEX Plat Charge card sign on bonus has just changed to 100,000 bonus points via the standard link (I have updated the deal), so might be worth waiting 24 hours to see if the referral offer changes again, before making any changes (currently still sitting at 90,000 points).

  • spackbace on 05/10/2016 - 11:34

    Cudo/Living Social -

    http://cudo.com.au/referral
    http://livingsocial.com.au/referral

    $5 in credit are valid for 3 months, and awarded if the referred person purchases within 72 hours of subscribing without using a promo code or credit.

    Probably should be noted in the grey referral box, rather than just

    $5 to referrer first purchase

    Maybe something like "$5 to referrer after referee makes first purchase without using a promo code or credit"?

    (Side note, shit referral system, almost no point bothering)

    And the LivingSocial page doesn't seem to be showing this part any more:

    Referrer receives $20 credit after 10 referees subscribed

    At least not on the links above

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 08/10/2016 - 21:06

      Cudo fixed thanks, LivingSocial will be done over the coming days also, will just use the same wording as Cudo.

      Edit: Done

  • dojoca on 08/10/2016 - 10:33
    Merged from Powershop Referral Links

    Powershop has recently started providing referral links, so you don't need to fill your friends' information in on their web site to get referral credits.

    Would it be possible to (please :)) put a referral option for Powershop onto the referrals page?

    :)

  • Wormetti on 11/10/2016 - 18:36

    Why do ING Direct referral codes expire? Mine has been the same for years. I suppose it gives active users more of chance.

  • payton on 14/10/2016 - 01:18
    +3

    Its been >6 months since Moderators made changes to the referral system. Its in the right direction but IMO the impact is slight. The ozbargain regulars are well aware of the issue and have spoken up - most recent example.

    • Groupon deals (and other referral sites) still being monopolised by the few. The majority can't benefit if they can't even post their own deals due to it being marked duplicate, thanks to placeholder deals and certain users knowing well in advance of anyone else.
    • spam of questionable deals posted solely to milk referral $

    Can I suggest a few things to curb the avenues being used to spam referral codes and the $ amount each person can make:

    • "randomised referrals only" on Deals until it gathers 60 votes. IMO our userbase is large enough to make sure any good deal will get posted and receive many votes, regardless of who posted it.

    • Do not allow OP to put their referral link in the deal description if the site is already in the automated system. Why wait for 25 votes if they can just place link in the description ?

    • Referrals should always benefit the referrer and the new signup equally. If only the referrer gets paid, there should be a ceiling as to how many deals (for the same store) they can post in a set time (say, per 90 days block). We limit the number of deals people can post, why not the same here?

    • neil on 21/10/2016 - 00:59

      I know Hamza has responded to you but I'll give my 2 cents as I think this is more of a philosophical discussion.

      The ability for a user to put in their referral link in the description is a reward for them posting a deal. No one forces anyone to click on their referral link in the description and users have the ability to click on a randomised link. Those who are clicking through via an OPs referral link are choosing to. Users have choices.

      Not being permitted to put their referral link in and raising the ceiling to 60 votes is pushing to a system that doesn't reward a users contribution. Should the benefit of referrals only be random users who possibly don't contribute to the community? We prefer to give users choices just like we do with filtering, settings, etc.

      If good deals are being posted (200+ votes on the example you listed), it shouldn't matter who the person posting is, what their motivation of posting is or whether they have a referral link.

      P.S. If you want to beat people to Groupon deals, just go to the Groupon NZ site as they post the coupons there first and they are mostly the same as Groupon Australia.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/10/2016 - 10:30
        +2

        I think that the OP's referral shouldn't be shown in the grey referral box at the bottom. If a poster wanted to gain referral credit from posting then s/he could add it to a post. There are limits on the number of posts you can do with a referral in the description but there are no limits on the number of posts with a referrals in the grey box. Having an unlimited number of referral posts encourages spam.

        • neil on 21/10/2016 - 11:14

          It only shows once it hits the front page. If a deal hits the front page then it's not spam.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/10/2016 - 15:45
          +2

          @neil: Probably used the wrong words in my comment. You said above:

          The ability for a user to put in their referral link in the description is a reward for them posting a deal.

          I don't mind people being rewarded for posting deals but there's a difference between posting a deal and getting a reward and posting a deal to get a reward. Rewards for posting shouldn't be reasons for posting and I've that for more users (not going to name anyone) it's became a reason for posting.

          OzBargain is a website helping people to save money not a website to make money.

          Not being permitted to put their referral link in and raising the ceiling to 60 votes is pushing to a system that doesn't reward a users contribution. Should the benefit of referrals only be random users who possibly don't contribute to the community? We prefer to give users choices just like we do with filtering, settings, etc.

          Yes, it is a users choice but no matter what if you post lots of Groupon (or any other site with a referral program) deals your get referral clicks.

          If good deals are being posted (200+ votes on the example you listed), it shouldn't matter who the person posting is, what their motivation of posting is or whether they have a referral link.

          Another reason to make referrals only random: some users aren't voting up deals posting by some users to stop them from gaining referral credits.

          P.S. If you want to beat people to Groupon deals,

          What is the point of Groupon referrals anyway? I don't see any point for referral links when there's no benefit to the referred.

        • neil on 21/10/2016 - 15:59

          @TheClipIt:

          OzBargain is a website helping people to save money not a website to make money.

          So in the same fashion, then reps shouldn't be allowed to post? They are helping people save money + making themselves money.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/10/2016 - 17:05

          @neil: Rep posts have more limitations, the OP of a Rep post can't vote on there own post. Also most rep posts are OzBargain exclusives which can't be posted by anyone else. 99% of referral posts would still get posted whether there are referral posts or not.

          Looking back previously at why referral links are allowed?:

          I remember we had this discussion many years ago as people were demanding to be rewarded for posting on OzBargain.

          OzBargain should just be like every other forum, people contribute (without gaining anything) and people read other peoples content. Most posts on here are like this, but too many posts are being driven purely by referrals. If users are demanding to be rewarded then they

        • Moderatorneil on 21/10/2016 - 17:55

          @TheClipIt:

          Rep posts have more limitations

          Rep posts have the posting limits just as referral posts do.

          99% of referral posts would still get posted whether there are referral posts or not.

          having an unlimited number of referral posts encourages spam.

          So you're happy with SPAM just not with a referral link. :)

          OzBargain should just be like every other forum, people contribute (without gaining anything) and people read other peoples content.

          Actually most bargain sites like TopBargains, HotUKDeals, Dealnews etc. all run affiliate links which we don't for logged in users.

          Looking back previously at why referral links are allowed?:

          Yes, Scott summed it up perfectly:

          Over the years we have been fine tuning our referral system and rules, but we also come down to the conclusion that it is not possible to keep everyone happy. At the same time it's not OzBargain staffs' obligation to keep every individual happy, but to operate the site so it is going to the right direction that benefits most people.

          We appreciate the feedback and will discuss but at this point in time we aren't changing the system.

          As a reminder for everyone, attacking or bullying those who do post referral links is not permitted. While you don't have to like everyone on this site, you do need to respect our commenting guidelines.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/10/2016 - 17:53
          +1

          @neil:

          Rep posts have the posting limits just as referral posts do.

          Did you read my comment? "the OP of a Rep post can't vote on there own post"

          So you're happy with SPAM just not with a referral link. :)

          I used the wrong in my original comment. I meant 'SPAM' as posting a large number of deals simply to obtain referrals.

          Actually most bargain sites like TopBargains, HotUKDeals, Dealnews etc. all run affiliate links which we don't for logged in users.

          I wouldn't mind if OzBargain had affiliate links, but users have there own affiliate links is different.

          Could you also consider what I said earlier:

          What is the point of Groupon referrals anyway? I don't see any point for referral links when there's no benefit to the referred.

          Why not remove Groupon completely?

        • King Tightarse on 28/10/2016 - 18:07
          +4

          @TheClipIt:
          "What is the point of Groupon referrals anyway? I don't see any point for referral links when there's no benefit to the referred."

          I completely agree with the above.
          Groupon posts in particular stand out as the spammiest of spammed spam.
          The referrals bring no benefit to members, although of course the pay well for the poster at $10per pop.
          Given OzB's huge userbase these days it really pays off when there is a "go-er" and thus it's worth the daily postings.
          It's making the site the free daily Groupon advertising site.

      • payton on 22/10/2016 - 01:22
        +1

        Hi Neil
        I've bolded your post which I'm replying to, seems more readable this way than the > tag

        > referral link in the description is a reward for them posting a deal

        Just to clarify my position:

        • I have no issues with users being rewarded for posting great deals
        • I have a regular job also so I'm not writing these suggestions to somehow benefit myself

        > Actually most bargain sites like TopBargains, HotUKDeals, Dealnews etc. all run affiliate links which we don't for logged in users.

        But what is the percentage ratio of Deal clicks/day from:

        a) logged-in users
        b) anonymous guests

        Looking at the stats printed on the bottom, when I posted tonight it was 25% reg'd users, 75% anons - still a large slice of income.

        Thanks to Ozbargain's huge volume of visitors, if just 1% of all deal clicks are referrals, its still a lot of money - hence the spam of low quality deals to catch outliers. Just 5 referrals at Groupon nets $50, easy money for a few minutes work.

        the right direction that benefits most people

        On the topic of earning $ from Ref deals, I don't think the current system "benefits most people", it benefits the small group that know about upcoming Sale Events well in advance. There is little chance for the majority to earn referral $ because the insider is guaranteed to know first and will post a placeholder deal. Anyone else's deal gets unpublished for being dupe.

        Thus I suggest placing a low cap on how many referral deal someone can post per month. Once they had their fill, someone else can have a go. Thanks to ozB's big userbase, its a given that good deals will get posted here, by someone. We will not miss out even if referrals are capped. Someone out of the thousands will post it if the usual poster isn't around - because there is $ to be made!

        • spackbace on 23/10/2016 - 00:29
          +4

          Referral posts are capped to 2/week (from memory), however posters have discovered that deals with referral links attached get few votes early on, so are holding off adding their referral link until (or if) the deal hits front page.

          I know there's a silent minority of sorts that are in agreement over all this, and tbh it sucks that the minority ruin it for the majority. We seem to constantly have to plug the gaps or deal with the grey areas because of a select few who discover them.

          I get what both sides are saying, and I was a strong advocate of change when this discussion was last brought up. I don't think anything is going to change any time soon. However, it does seem that the community are becoming all too aware of what some people are up to, and that's why the deals aren't front-paging as often as they once did.

        • spackbace on 24/10/2016 - 02:41
          +3

          And just need to see the 61 pos votes on this comment to know the reputations that are being made.

          That's a significant number of members that seemingly agree with the comment.

        • spackbace on 24/10/2016 - 12:21
          +1

          @Spackbace:

          Now up to 70 pos votes lol

        • payton on 24/10/2016 - 13:46
          +1

          @Spackbace:
          Yea its been known to the ozb regulars for some time, though the anonymous guests (>75% of traffic) probably had no idea their goodwill is being taken for a ride.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/10/2016 - 17:03

    How can I add a referral link for the Amex Hilton Hotel/Gym Membership deal? There's no automated link/code. New members just need to quote my name when they join.

    • scotty on 14/10/2016 - 23:43

      This kind of referral would probably not work unless you want other members here to know your actual name.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/10/2016 - 00:02

        What's the problem with soliciting referrals via comments in the deal post (for this type of referral)?

        • scotty on 15/10/2016 - 00:12

          Soliciting referrals in comments is not allowed as per the rule here.

        • [Deactivated] on 15/10/2016 - 03:06
          -3

          @scotty:

          That's a bit shit…if you have an alternative.

  • PaKoRa on 17/10/2016 - 07:32

    anyway to add citibank referral…

  • CptTerry on 17/10/2016 - 07:38

    Can we add referral links for Lifx?

    URL Format: http://lifx.refr.cc/XXXXXXX where XXXXXXX is the unique referral code
    Instructions to get referral link: Search your email with the keywords "lifx" and "referral".
    Benefit for referees: $5 off purchase
    Benefit for referrers: $20 off for each 4 referees who make a purchase

    • scotty on 17/10/2016 - 08:10

      Added.

  • payton on 28/10/2016 - 13:37
    +6

    Thought the best way to find out if the current system is benefiting most members, is thru a Poll.

    Can't do a poll in the comments, so if ok with the Mods i'll create a new thread for it and link it here
    So, ozbargainers:

    • Is the referral system being misused by the few?
    • Are you ok with the current system?
    • Do you want changes introduced?
    • Moderatorneil on 28/10/2016 - 13:43

      I think we've had more than enough discussion about referrals here. We don't need another let's bash Easternculture thread. :)

      • payton on 28/10/2016 - 14:03
        +5

        I wouldn't have posted any differently if it was someone else, neil - its the behavior that we're discussing, not the man

      • [Deactivated] on 28/10/2016 - 14:07
        +1

        We don't need another let's bash Easternculture thread. :)

        From what I read from Payton's comment he's simply suggesting creating a poll, could you create a forum with a poll and then close the comments or something so users can vote and not comment?

      • King Tightarse on 28/10/2016 - 18:14
        +2

        What's wrong with a poll?
        Open discussion is always best is it not?
        Some particularly "spammy" daily posts are little more than drift net referral farming and it lessens the site and the community IMHO.

        • ShamelessBargains on 28/10/2016 - 19:58
          +2

          Yeah a poll would be fair. It's good to encourage open discussion on topics :)

      • payton on 28/10/2016 - 18:51
        +3

        neil, the "Referrals 101" page you linked (being a guide) did not have a poll.
        I didn't request an extra discussion page but just a poll linked to here.
        It'd give a measure of what the community wants and its quicker to see the votes in three lines rather than having to tally up what people wanted by reading 100+ comments

        Poll options I was going to put in

        • The referral system is being misused and needs to change
        • The referral system is being misused but shouldn't change
        • The referral system isn't being misused
      • payton on 30/10/2016 - 18:07
        +2

        so, as long as discussions are kept here, no problems with a poll?

      • payton on 31/10/2016 - 11:31
        +2

        A poll on this topic was denied this morning.
        Given the significant amount of interest and 70+ votes earlier, this is one area where decisions are not driven by what the majority wants ?

        • Moderatorneil on 31/10/2016 - 11:36

          As before, we don't need a new discussion topic on referrals. We are well aware of all of the comments, votes, discussions, arguments, attacks etc regarding referrals.

          So please give it a rest.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2016 - 11:38

          @neil: and as before:

          could you create a forum with a poll and then close the comments or something so users can vote and not comment?

          and

          He even mentioned in his post to keep all discussions here

      • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2016 - 11:34

        Payton has multiple times replied to your comment and you failed to respond to all his questions about whether a poll would be alright and then remove his post as a duplicate. Payton has already responded to that:

        neil, the "Referrals 101" page you linked (being a guide) did not have a poll.
        I didn't request an extra discussion page but just a poll linked to here.
        It'd give a measure of what the community wants and its quicker to see the votes in three lines rather than having to tally up what people wanted by reading 100+ comments

        He even mentioned in his post to keep all discussions here, so why his post removed and made a duplicate to a completely different post?

    • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2016 - 10:54
      +2

      Since Payton said:

      Can’t do a poll in the comments, so if ok with the Mods i’ll create a new thread for it and link it here

      So I’ve created a poll through Google Forms so that it can be in the comments.
      Link (Results)

      I’ve made it very clear that the poll isn’t endorsed or supported by OzBargain and that no changes are guaranteed as a result of it. I hope you don’t mind it being here.

      As King Tightarse said previously:

      ”5 users are unhappy about referrals.” I am not sure this entirely represents the situation
      I would say 5 users are unhappy with the referral system as it is , not per se. and I would add that 5 users have spoken about it, but how many are following this thread or agree with the proposal but choose not to speak? I could be a large number, we don’t actually know.

      I (and more then one other commenters in this discussion) think that a poll would be the best way to find out the true number of people who want change in this area.

      • Holysmoke on 02/11/2016 - 11:07

        How are you going to get more users to complete the form? There are only 17 subscribers to this thread.

        • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2016 - 11:09

          More people may see the thread who aren't subscribed. Next time referrals come up in deal comments I'll link to it, hopefully that will get some more responses.

        • spackbace on 02/11/2016 - 11:34

          @TheClipIt:

          It'll never give you a big enough pool of results, not enough for mods to even consider bothering with.

  • chur70 on 05/11/2016 - 12:13

    Stockspot please

    URL Format: stockspot.com.au/?promo=
    Instructions to get referral link: https://www.stockspot.com.au/legal/invite-program/
    Benefit for referees: For every friend you invite who invests with us, we will waive the management fees you pay on $5,000 of your portfolio for 12 months.
    Benefit for referrers: We'll also waive management fees on $5,000 of your friend’s portfolio for a year.

    • spackbace on 05/11/2016 - 12:31
      +4

      chur70
      Member Since
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      Sigh

  • Kazzycaboodles on 05/11/2016 - 15:59

    Could you please add:
    - Square (https://squareup.com/au) - referral link gives person $1000 in credit card sales processing for free (saves the 1.5% fee up to $1000 value)
    - Who Gives a Crap (https://au.whogivesacrap.org/)- referral link gives user $10 off order

  • bleukreuz on 15/11/2016 - 14:41
    -1

    Hi can you add Lootcrate to the list?
    It's a monthly subscription based service for a box filled with themed goodies delivered to you.

    New subscriber who use the referral link will get $5 discount on their subscription. The person referring will get $5 credit for their next subscription.

    To get the referral link, if you already created an account you can got to https://www.lootcrate.com/share or click the "Earn $5" button on the top of the page. May need to disable adblock to see the page.

    Here's a help article explaining it in more detail:
    https://help.lootcrate.com/hc/en-us/articles/203021334-How-D…

    Here's an example of referral link: http://looted.by/eBr3C

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2016 - 10:40
      +1

      bleukreuz
      Member Since
      09/07/2016
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      Sigh :)

      • bleukreuz on 16/11/2016 - 18:19

        Does being new means that I'm not allowed to post here? Is there any reason why you feel the need to point out that I'm a new member? (I have been coming to ozbargain for years btw, but didn't make an account). Thanks for making me feel welcomed.

        Sigh :S

        • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2016 - 18:21

          Your perfectly allowed to post, except a lot of people only come here to post referrals and when you've never commented or posted before and then you request a referral added to system it looks at though you're one of those people.

        • bleukreuz on 16/11/2016 - 18:40

          @TheClipIt:
          Why would it matter if I've never posted before? There was no rule on who can suggest new referral links to be added, and in the OP it says "Feel free to submit new ones in the comments". I'm doing just that cause I feel ozbargain is missing a popular website (like lootcrate).

          I'm a quiet person IRL and online, and I don't feel the need to comment on every post/deal/thread I visited. If you want to be passive aggressive and put down every newbies who suggest something, so be it.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2016 - 18:45
          +2

          @bleukreuz: I don't want to get into an argument but I never said once that your comment wasn't allowed.

          I don't think the reason for belonging to OzB should be purely gain referral credits, OzB is a community and members should be members to contribute to the community not to gain referral credits. I assumed from the fact that you haven't commented before that you signed up to OzB purely to get referral credits (I may have been mistaken)

          I'm going to finish this argument here, if you want to contribute to OzB then that's great and I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so but if your only interested in gaining referral (which I thought you were) then OzB isn't the place for you.

        • spackbace on 16/11/2016 - 18:49

          To be added to the referral system, basically means it should be something that has had deals posted for it.

          In the case of Lootcrate, just look here at the lack of interest in the deals. General consensus is that people aren't interested in a lucky dip type of system.

        • spackbace on 23/11/2016 - 11:32
          +2

          @TheClipIt:

          Aaaand… he hasn't been seen for 6 days :P

        • spackbace on 29/11/2016 - 14:22
          +2

          @TheClipIt:

          Aaaand… he hasn't been seen for 6 12 days :P

    • Moderatorneil on 18/12/2020 - 17:38

      Looks like Loot Crate no longer has a referral program and thus have now disabled it from the referral system. If this is incorrect, please let us know.

  • Reuborz on 23/11/2016 - 06:45

    Hey Mods, is there any way to remove referrals links from deals where using the referral link invalidates the deal?

    I got burned by the Westpac Uber deal:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/250518

    Using the referral link when signing up, means you can't use the Westpac code in the app.

    • Moderatorneil on 23/11/2016 - 13:47

      I don't think you can combine Uber referrals with any coupon codes? If that's the case, perhaps we should change the message.

      • spackbace on 23/11/2016 - 18:36
        +1

        Might be an idea to go through the referrals and check that. Like UberEats, same thing, it's 1 or the other

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 02/12/2016 - 12:19

      We've changed the referral box message on Uber, Ubereats etc. to include:

      Cannot be stacked with new user signup codes.

      Thanks

      • Reuborz on 03/12/2016 - 14:04

        Very much appreciated, thanks Mods!

  • Shanda on 24/11/2016 - 19:00

    Air VPN?

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 28/11/2016 - 08:51

    HQ Hair?

    http://www.hqhair.com/referrals.list?applyCode=*****&li

    Where ***** is the code?
    (May be of interest to Moocher as well)

    HQ Hair referral
    - "Your friend will get £10 off when they spend £45"
    - "Earn £10 for every successful referral you make"

    • scotty on 29/11/2016 - 14:29
      +1

      HQ Hair added.

  • Draxxx on 29/11/2016 - 14:09

    My.TI Cloud Hosting
    https://order.myti.cloud/?t=tibkp#/buy/

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 01/12/2016 - 11:31

    Hi Scotty,

    is there a way to implement the different credit card referrals?
    At a glance at American Express, it seems there are just 2 types of links. If someone pastes something and it matches either, it could be added to a list to be handled by a referral generator.

    Then there might be a different referral generator for the American Express or other network posts, which might:
    1- Ask the user to "Click here" to show referrals
    2- On clicking that, it expands, like comments do, within the same page, to show all the different applicable cards and a referral section for them

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 01/12/2016 - 11:39

      It's something on the development queue, see most recent discussion here. Ultimately want to get everything from the problematic and messy referral wiki into the automated referral system.

  • Moderatorhamza23 on 05/12/2016 - 13:23

    Kogan was added to the referral system this morning.

    Referee will receive $10 credit to spend, and referrer will get $10 credit after referee has made a purchase.

  • DealzEddy123 on 08/12/2016 - 10:32

    Booking.com

    Format https://www.booking.com/s/xxxxxx
    Instructions to get referral link: Navigate to Dashboard to obtain referral link
    Benefit for referees: AUD 20 for you and your friends! Recommend us to someone who books, and you’ll both get a reward after they stay!

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 12/12/2016 - 11:52

      We've never had any deals for booking.com so having it in the referral system would have little to no benefit sorry.

  • Neoika on 10/12/2016 - 10:41

    Hi,I want to point ING Direct Refer issue again here.I have mentioned here.

    The difference between my suggested link and current link is:current one shows official code WELCOME75 in the registration page(scroll down to see) while my suggested one shows a personal referral code from a random ozbargainer.In other words,currect one is useless coz all referers will use the official code that they see in the registration page.It is not a random referral link.

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 12/12/2016 - 11:50

      Hi Neoika,

      Admins have updated the ING Direct referral link formatting now.

      Thanks

  • WaywardOne on 10/12/2016 - 10:58

    I believe that those who have referral links should be unable to vote in deals that mention those referrals.

    Exhibit A: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/281403
    74 positive votes on a mediocre deal. There are 500+ users in the random referral code generator. At the very least I'd like to see how many of these positive votes are from those with referee codes and flagged as "conflict of interest".

    Ozbargain is a democracy, and these referral links are negatively influencing it

    • spackbace on 10/12/2016 - 11:26

      88 votes out of 507 referrals in the random generator… pretty bad odds imo.

      • WaywardOne on 10/12/2016 - 16:28

        Now 224 positive votes now.

        I can't explain that reaction…although I guess it's good to see interest rates rising, but this deal in particular is really average (and the OP is not well known either)

    • spackbace on 10/12/2016 - 12:27

      If we followed your logic, Groupon deals would have 700+ votes on each and every deal. But they don't. They barely crack 50 most of the time.

      • WaywardOne on 10/12/2016 - 16:26

        ING $75 cash vs Groupon $10 credit

        ING referrals are much more generous

        • Neoika on 10/12/2016 - 17:02

          ING Direct referral link is not working on Ozbargain at all unless MODs change it to my suggested link above.

          Just click it and you only see WELCOME75 code is filled in the reg page(scroll down to find it).

  • kdos on 04/01/2017 - 17:45

    Can Kent and Lime please be added? see for full details: https://kentandlime.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/222972728-…

    "By referring your friend you will give them a $25 credit that they can use on their first box, plus you will receive $25 shopping credit too once they’ve placed their first order. The amount of credit you can earn is unlimited."

    URLs are of the form www.kentandlime.com.au/invite/xxxxx

  • [Deactivated] on 10/01/2017 - 17:33

    Any Chance of Pet Circle? petcircle.com.au I've never felt need refer anyone as prices good enough anyway

    Here is a sample of the their site

    Refer a friend and save!

    (Redacted my ID) is your custom invite code. Each friend that signs up will get $10 OFF their first order. You get $10 too, and there's no limit to how many friends you can refer. It's the ultimate win-win! Full terms.

    Here is a sample of the invite email their site generates

    Hey There!,

    I've been spoiling my furry friends with food, treats, toys and medications from Pet Circle - an online pet shop that delivers all my pet needs, right to my door.

    I really think you'd enjoy their service and range of products - so here's $10 to spend on your furry, feathered, scaly and slimy friends!

    Just sign up by following the link below, or enter my code at checkout.

    Invite Code: (Redacted my ID)

    www.petcircle.com.au/invite/(Redacted my ID)

    Enjoy!

  • Leleron on 14/01/2017 - 10:38

    could we add a amex referral link? it looks like they have a fixed format now

    http://amex.com.au/refer/XXXXXXX

    • scotty on 14/01/2017 - 21:32

      Amex seems to have different referral links for different products. See referral wiki. We are working on having multiple referral settings per store, which would then migrate the wiki pages over.

  • gooddealmate on 15/01/2017 - 11:35

    Hi Scotty.

    Can we have a referral page for Sleeping Duck matresses please. https://www.sleepingduck.com/au/

    They have had a couple of deals posted on here and only yesterday someone asked for a referral code for these guys in the the comments.

    The format for the referral code is https://www.sleepingduck.com/au/raf/r1nksike/

    The T&C's are https://www.sleepingduck.com/au/refer-a-friend/tos/

    Basically, those purchasing a new mattress using the referral code get $50 off instantaneously and the referee gets a $50 gift card after the 100 day cooling off period if they have kept the mattress.

    Thanks

    • Moderatormoocher on 24/01/2017 - 14:43

      Referral has been added to the system.

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