# Referral Program

_Last updated: 29 January 2026_

## Definitions

- **AI visibility**: How often and in what context AI assistants mention a brand.
- **Credits**: Usage units billed per action (e.g., scans, generations).

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Citedy > AI > Features > Referral Program

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> Earn From Your Network

## Overview

The Referral Program turns your professional network into a passive income stream. Earn up to 100% match on first purchases plus 5% recurring on all future purchases from people you refer.

## Rewards Structure

### First Purchase Match

- Earn 100% of your friend's first purchase
- Up to 200 credits maximum
- Instant credit to your account
- No minimum purchase required

### Recurring Rewards

- 5% of all future purchases
- Lifetime commission
- No expiration
- Automatic credit

### Friend Benefits

- 50 bonus credits on signup
- (In addition to standard 100 free credits)
- Total: 150 credits to start

## How It Works

### Step 1: Get Your Link

Access your unique referral link from the dashboard.

### Step 2: Share

Share with colleagues, friends, or your audience through:

- Direct message
- Email
- Social media
- Blog posts
- YouTube descriptions

### Step 3: Earn

When someone signs up through your link:

1. They get 50 bonus credits immediately
2. You're connected as their referrer
3. When they purchase, you earn

### Step 4: Track

Monitor your earnings in real-time:

- Active referrals
- Pending commissions
- Total earned
- Historical data

## Program Details

### Eligibility

- All registered users
- No minimum account age
- No purchase required to participate
- Unlimited referrals

### Credit Payout

- Instant credit for first purchase match
- Recurring credits added within 24 hours
- Credits added directly to your balance
- Use for any Citedy feature

### Terms

- Referrals must be new users
- Self-referral not permitted
- Commission based on actual payment (after refunds)
- Program terms may change with notice

## Dashboard Example

```
REFERRAL DASHBOARD

YOUR LINK: citedy.com/ref/yourusername
[Copy Link] [Share on Twitter] [Share on LinkedIn]

STATS:
Total Referrals: 23
Active Users: 18
Total Earned: 1,847 credits (~$18.47 value)

THIS MONTH:
- New signups: 5
- First purchases: 3
- Recurring commission: 47 credits

RECENT ACTIVITY:
- user@example.com signed up (50 credits earned)
- user2@example.com purchased 1000 credits (100 credits earned)
- user3@example.com recurring purchase (15 credits earned)

LEADERBOARD RANK: #47 (Top 5%)

TOP REFERRERS THIS MONTH:
1. @topuser - 2,340 credits
2. @poweruser - 1,890 credits
3. @influencer - 1,456 credits
```

## Earning Scenarios

### Scenario 1: Single Referral

- Friend signs up: +50 credits (their bonus)
- Friend buys 1000 credits ($9): +100 credits (match capped)
- Friend buys again 3000 credits ($24): +30 credits (5%)
- **Total earned: 130 credits**

### Scenario 2: Active Referrer

- 10 friends sign up
- 6 make first purchase (avg 500 credits): +500 credits
- 4 become regular users (avg $50/month): +10 credits/month recurring
- **Year 1 earnings: 620+ credits**

### Scenario 3: Influencer

- Share with 1000 followers
- 50 sign up (5% conversion)
- 25 purchase ($15 avg first purchase): +375 credits
- 10 become regular ($30/month avg): +15 credits/month
- **Monthly recurring: 180+ credits**

## Use Cases

1. **Content Creators**: Monetize your audience
2. **Consultants**: Add value for clients
3. **Agencies**: Earn from client referrals
4. **Power Users**: Fund your own usage
5. **Community Builders**: Reward for recommendations

## Related Features

- [Pricing](/ai/pricing.md)
- [Platform Overview](/ai/index.md)