How to Create a Referral Program to Grow My Audience With Word-of-mouth?

Turn fans into promoters — Create a topic-based website with Summrly and launch a simple, trackable referral program that grows your audience with word-of-mouth

Welcome

Get started with Summrly

Create Your First Topic

Set up your content focus

Add Keywords

Optimize for search engines

Brand Details

Tell us about your business

Complete Setup

Start creating content

Get Started with Summrly

Let's get you set up with your first content topic. This will only take a few minutes.

What to Expect

We'll guide you through 5 simple steps to create your first content topic:

Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
Add keywords - Terms your audience searches for
Set brand details - Tell us about your business
Select template - Choose your content layout
Start creating - Generate your first content

Brand Details & Template

Tell us about your business and choose a content template

Why this matters

This information helps us tailor the content to your brand's voice and style. We'll use it to:

Match your brand's tone and personality
Incorporate your unique value propositions
Reference your products/services naturally
Maintain consistency across all content

Brand Name*

Website URL We'll use this to understand your existing content

Contact Email*

AI API Key Leave blank to use our default key

Preferred Content Tone*

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Our professional tone creates content that is polished, well-researched, and authoritative while maintaining clarity and precision in communication.

Select Template

Choose a layout for your content

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How to Start a Referral Program That Actually Works

Want your happiest customers to spread the word — but don’t have a fancy app or budget for software? With Summrly, you can create a simple, effective referral program in minutes. Give customers a shareable link and reward them for every new sign-up or sale.

Why a Content-First Website Solves This

When your site is built around a topic, your audience already trusts you. A referral program feels like a natural invitation — not a sales pitch. Summrly makes it easy to generate unique referral links, track shares, and automate rewards — all without leaving your content ecosystem.

Step-by-Step Guide

Create Your First Topic
Set Up Your Content Focus
Add Keywords
Brand Details
Complete Setup

Go to “Marketing” > “Referrals” and set up your offer (e.g., “Get $10 for every friend who buys”). Customize the message, reward type (discount, cash, credit), and tracking period. Share the link via email, social, or a CTA on your site. Summrly tracks clicks and conversions automatically.

Enter your topic below to start building your site and turn satisfied visitors into your most powerful marketing force.

Real Results in 6–12 Weeks

Sarah, a digital product seller, launched a referral program for her “Canva Templates Pack.” In 9 weeks, 24% of her customers shared their link, and she gained 312 new buyers — all through word-of-mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q? Can I set up automated rewards?
Yes. Choose instant coupons, PayPal payouts, or store credit upon conversion.
Q? Can I limit the program to specific products or customers?
Absolutely. Apply it to one offer or segment your audience for targeted campaigns.
Q? Does it work for free products or trials?
Yes. Reward referrals for sign-ups, downloads, or trial conversions.
Q? Can I see who referred whom?
Yes. View a full referral dashboard with links, clicks, and conversions per user.
Q? Is the referral link mobile-friendly?
Yes. It works on all devices and can be shared via text or social apps.

Summary

Happy customers are your best marketers — and a referral program makes it easy for them to help you grow. With Summrly, you can launch one in minutes, track results, and reward advocates — no tech skills needed. Enter your topic now and start turning fans into a growth engine.