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Referral program setup for Shopify

ReferralCandy Shopify Setup That Turns Happy Buyers Into Sellers

Installing ReferralCandy Shopify stores use takes minutes; deciding a reward you can afford, placing the signup prompt where buyers see it and proving a referred order is credited takes care. We build the Shopify referral program, test it end to end and hand you a written log. From $690, fixed scope.

  • Reward and friend offer set against your margin
  • Post-purchase signup popup and account links in place
  • Invitation and reward emails written in your voice
  • A referred test order tracked from click to reward
From$690
Delivery3 to 12 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Referral flow showing a customer sharing a link, a friend buying with an offer and the reward credited, tested before launch
Our track record

450+ Shopify Stores Launched Since 2015. Your Referral Program Gets the Same Care.

A referral program lives or dies on small details: whether a buyer is asked at the right moment, whether the friend's offer works at checkout and whether a reward is paid when it should be. We build and test those details so the program is working before you tell customers about it.

450+

Shopify stores designed and launched

4.9+

Average rating from verified clients

2015

Building Shopify stores since

Secure checkout

Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.

Two revision rounds

Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.

Backup before changes

We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.

Who this is for

Who Needs Help Setting Up a ReferralCandy Referral Program

Owners usually arrive with the app installed and an unfinished program. These are the six situations we see most.

You are a good fit if
  • Customers already recommend you
  • You want a fixed price and written ReferralCandy scope
  • You will own the ReferralCandy account and its fees
  • You can approve reward wording quickly
  • Stores with loyal buyers and no referral channel

    Customers already tell friends, but nothing captures it. You want a link, a reward and a reason to share built into the buying journey.

  • Owners unsure what reward they can afford

    A generous reward sounds good until margin and shipping are counted. We test the offer against your real prices before it goes public.

  • Brands whose signup prompt nobody sees

    The default popup can land on a busy thank-you page or clash with your theme. We place and style it so people notice it.

  • Teams with a flat invitation email

    Referral emails that read like a form get deleted. We rewrite them so the ask, the offer and the link are clear in a few lines.

  • Merchants comparing a ReferralCandy alternative

    You want a straight view of whether this app fits your catalog, discounts and subscription tools before any setup money is spent.

  • Founders short on time

    You would rather hand over access and receive a working program with a log of what was tested, than read help articles at midnight.

Problems solved

Why a Shopify Referral Program Often Underperforms

Most weak programs fail the same way: nobody sees the offer, the maths hurts margin, or a reward never arrives. All three are avoidable.

  1. Buyers never see the invitation.

    A signup prompt hidden below the fold or on a page people close in a second wastes the one moment when satisfaction is highest.

  2. The reward quietly eats profit.

    A fixed amount off, a percentage and free shipping all cost differently by product. Without testing, a popular item can sell at a loss.

  3. Referred orders are not credited.

    Tracking depends on the link, the code and the checkout path. A missed attribution means an unhappy advocate and a support ticket.

  4. Discount rules collide.

    A friend's offer can stack with sale prices, automatic discounts or subscription pricing. The cart then shows a number nobody planned.

  5. The emails read like a template.

    Generic subject lines and long copy bury the link. Open rates drop and advocates never share.

  6. Advocates cannot find their link later.

    If the link only arrives once by email, it is lost. Putting it in the customer account gives people somewhere to return.

What we can do

What Our ReferralCandy Referral Program Setup Covers

Six jobs make up the service. Your package sets how many campaigns and email sets are included.

Reward and offer design

We work out the advocate reward and the friend offer against product margins, shipping cost and your usual discounts, then write the rules into the campaign so nothing surprises you later.

Install and store connection

ReferralCandy is installed from the Shopify App Store, permissions are approved and the connection is checked. We also confirm how your checkout and discount codes behave with referral offers.

Signup popup and placement

The post-purchase signup prompt is styled to match your brand and placed where it is seen. We add links to the footer, the order page and, where used, customer accounts.

Invitation and reward emails

The messages advocates and friends receive are rewritten: short subject lines, one clear ask and a link that is easy to tap on a phone.

Advocate and affiliate rules

We set who can join, how rewards are delivered and whether you also want an affiliate channel for creators, with terms written in plain language.

Tracking and reward testing

A real test order goes through a referral link so we can see the click recorded, the friend's offer applied and the reward moved to the right state.

What is included

What Is Inside Your Referral Program Setup

Every ReferralCandy deliverable belongs to one of six groups. The comparison table below shows how far each group goes in each ReferralCandy package.

App connection

  • ReferralCandy installed
  • Permissions approved
  • Discount behaviour checked
  • Plan fit confirmed in writing

Offer design

  • Margin check on top products
  • Advocate reward set
  • Friend offer set
  • Exclusions for sale items

Placement

  • Post-purchase popup styled
  • Footer and order page links
  • Account page link where used
  • Phone and desktop checked

Emails

  • Invitation email rewritten
  • Friend welcome message
  • Reward notification
  • Sender name and tone aligned

Rules

  • Eligibility settings
  • Reward delivery method
  • Affiliate terms drafted
  • Fraud and self-referral settings

Handover

  • Written test log
  • Recorded dashboard tour
  • Notes on changing offers later
  • Two revision rounds

You provide access and approve the reward. We handle the build, the emails and the testing.

Referral flow

How One Referral Travels From Share to Reward

The walkthrough follows a single referral: a customer shares a link, a friend buys with the offer and the reward is credited. Each connection is something we test before launch so no part of the chain is left to chance.

Referral program wired and testedYour store sits in the centre and connects to Signup popup (Live), Invite email (Sent), Friend offer (Applied), Checkout (Tracked), Reward (Credited), Dashboard (Counting). Data pulses travel to each tool in turn and an activity log records: Buyer joins from the thank-you page; Friend opens link, offer shown in cart; Referred order recorded at checkout; Advocate reward moved to credited. Stages: Connect, Offer, Track, Reward.Referral programwired and testedYour storeSignup popupLiveInvite emailSentFriend offerAppliedCheckoutTrackedRewardCreditedDashboardCountingReferral logBuyer joins from thethank-you pageFriend opens link, offershown in cartReferred order recorded atcheckoutAdvocate reward moved tocredited1Connect2Offer3Track4Reward
Referral program wired and testedYour store sits in the centre and connects to Signup popup (Live), Invite email (Sent), Friend offer (Applied), Checkout (Tracked), Reward (Credited), Dashboard (Counting). Data pulses travel to each tool in turn and an activity log records: Buyer joins from the thank-you page; Friend opens link, offer shown in cart; Referred order recorded at checkout; Advocate reward moved to credited. Stages: Connect, Offer, Track, Reward.Referral programwired and testedYour storeSignup popupLiveInvite emailSentFriend offerAppliedCheckoutTrackedRewardCreditedDashboardCountingReferral logBuyer joins from the thank-you pageFriend opens link, offer shown in cartReferred order recorded at checkoutAdvocate reward moved to creditedConnectOfferTrackReward
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Process and timeline

How a ReferralCandy Setup Project Runs, Start to Finish

Six steps, and your live store stays untouched until you approve a preview. Your calculator choices decide how long each ReferralCandy step takes.

  1. 1

    Brief and reward maths

    You share your best sellers, margins and the reward you have in mind. We turn it into a one-page offer for you to approve.

  2. 2

    Install and connect

    ReferralCandy is installed, permissions are approved and discount behaviour is checked so the friend's offer works at checkout.

  3. 3

    Build placement

    The signup popup, store links and account links are created in a duplicate theme and styled to match the brand.

  4. 4

    Write the emails

    Invitation, welcome and reward messages are drafted and sent to you for edits, then loaded into the app.

  5. 5

    Run a referred order

    A test order passes through a referral link on phone and desktop. We confirm the click, the offer and the reward status.

  6. 6

    Publish and hand over

    After sign-off the preview goes live. You receive the test log and a recorded tour of the dashboard.

Compare your options

DIY, Marketplace Gig, Agency or Our Referral Setup?

Four usual routes to a working referral program. This comparison shows who checks the parts that decide whether rewards are paid correctly.

What mattersSet it up yourselfMarketplace gigAgency retainerStore Design Expert
Reward checked against product marginsGuessRarelySometimesYes
Signup popup placed and styledDefaultBasicYesYes
Invitation emails rewrittenDefaultRarelyExtra costYes
Referred test order tracked to rewardNoNoSometimesYes
Discount and subscription collisions testedYou testRarelyYesYes
Price known before work beginsYesYesQuote onlyYes
Written test log and walkthroughNoRarelyExtra costYes
No retainer or minimum spendYesYesNoYes
Inside every project

What Protects Your Store and Your Margins During ReferralCandy Setup

A referral offer touches pricing and customer email, so these six habits come with every package.

Changes in a duplicate theme

Your live theme is untouched by ReferralCandy work until you approve a preview. A backup is saved first so reversal is one step.

Margin checked before launch

We test the reward on your best sellers and your lowest-margin items, and tell you where it hurts.

Least access needed

A collaborator request or limited staff account is enough. Card details and the owner password are never requested.

No lock-in

You own the app account, the theme and the customer list. Our notes let anyone else maintain the program.

A written test log

Each test is recorded as passed or fixed, so you can see what was checked and when.

Fixed scope, two revision rounds

The price is agreed before work starts, and wording and styling edits happen in two structured rounds.

Interactive price calculator

Build Your Referral Program Package

Choose a package, then tell us your theme type, how many campaigns you need and whether you want an affiliate channel. The fixed price and ReferralCandy delivery window update with every click.


Choose your packageRequired

Packages grow from one tested campaign to a full referral and affiliate system. Each ReferralCandy option states its own price and added days.

One referral campaign with a worked-out reward, a styled signup popup and a tested referred order.

  • ReferralCandy installed and connected
  • Reward and friend offer worked out
  • Signup popup styled and placed
  • Invitation email rewritten
  • One referred test order
  • Handover video

Placement across the store, a full email set and account links so advocates can find and share their link.

  • Everything in Reward Ready
  • Links in footer, order page and account
  • Friend welcome and reward emails
  • Exclusion rules for sale items
  • Self-referral and fraud settings
  • Phone and desktop test log

Referral and affiliate channels together, with creator terms, a landing page and a 30-day tuning window.

  • Everything in Advocate Program
  • Affiliate channel and terms
  • Referral landing page
  • Subscription and discount checks
  • Reporting walkthrough
  • 30 days of fixes after launch

Headless storefronts, Shopify Plus checkout extensions, multi-store programs, custom reward logic and imports of an existing referral list are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.

What does your theme look like?Required

This decides how the links and popup are placed.

How many campaigns do you need?Required

Each campaign has its own offer and emails.

Do you have referrers to move over?Required

Existing advocates need careful handling.

How soon do you need it live?Required

Standard follows the schedule your other choices set. Pay to move up the queue and go live sooner.

Optional extrasOptional

Each one begins switched off. Turn on what you need, watch the total, switch it back off.

Request a custom quote

Headless storefronts, Shopify Plus checkout extensions, multi-store programs, custom reward logic and imports of an existing referral list are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.

Request a Quote

Changed your mind? Choose Reward Ready, Advocate Program or Referral Engine above to return to the instant calculator.

Packages and comparison

Referral Program Package Comparison

Line-by-line detail of what each package covers, useful when choosing between configuring the app yourself and having it built and tested.

What is includedReward Ready
$690
Advocate Program
$1,290Recommended
Referral Engine
$2,190
ReferralCandy installed and connectedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Reward and friend offer worked outIncludedIncludedIncluded
Signup popup styled and placedIncludedIncludedIncluded
One referred test orderIncludedIncludedIncluded
Handover videoIncludedIncludedIncluded
Links in footer, order page and accountNot includedIncludedIncluded
Friend welcome and reward emailsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Exclusion rules for sale itemsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Self-referral and fraud settingsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Affiliate channel and termsNot includedNot includedIncluded
Referral landing pageNot includedNot includedIncluded
Subscription and discount checksNot includedNot includedIncluded
Fixes after launchNot includedNot included30 days
Typical delivery3 to 5 days5 to 8 days8 to 12 days

The calculator above gives the exact price and delivery estimate for your ReferralCandy Referral Program Setup for Shopify order, and that is what you pay.

Why Store Design Expert

Why Owners Choose Us for ReferralCandy Work

Anyone can press Install. Owners hire us for the decisions around it, because a bad reward or a lost referral is felt by real customers.

Daily work inside Shopify themes

Thank-you pages, account pages and footers are everyday material, so placement conflicts are spotted early.

Rated 4.9+ by verified clients

The reviews shown here come from verified Store Design Expert clients, so you see how projects felt in their words.

Prices you can plan around

Every ReferralCandy package, option and extra has a visible price. The app's own fees go to the app, so check its current plans.

A direct line to the builder

You speak with the person who has your theme open, not a ticket queue.

Honest comparisons

If another referral tool suits your catalog better, we say so before you pay for setup.

Experience since 2015

Launching 450+ Shopify stores means most theme and discount conflicts have crossed our desk already.

What we need to get started

What We Need Before We Open ReferralCandy and Your Theme

Three ways to give access for ReferralCandy work, then a short list of decisions only you can make.

Accept our collaborator request

Send your store address and approve the ReferralCandy request. You stay the owner, our access is limited and removing it takes one click.

No store yet? We build it first

We can create the store in our Partner account, set up referrals there and transfer ownership to you when finished.

Or share a staff login

A restricted staff account works too, though the collaborator route is easier to revoke and no password travels.

Your reward in mind

Tell us the reward and friend offer you have imagined. If unsure, we propose options for you to choose from.

Your ReferralCandy plan

Say whether you already have an account and which email platform you use, so we connect the right things.

Your brand and email voice

Send logos, colours and any wording rules so popups and emails sound like you.

For ReferralCandy work, owner passwords and card details are never requested. ReferralCandy edits are made in a duplicate theme after a backup, and we log what changed.

Testimonials

What Store Owners Say Before You Order ReferralCandy Referral Program Setup for Shopify

Verified Store Design Expert clients describe the brief, the build and the handover in their own words.

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Store Design Expert delivered an outstanding website development experience! Their professionalism and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and their proactive communication kept everything running smoothly. Truly impressed by their deep understanding and dedication.

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Warren G.United States
Verified

A pleasure to work with. They did pretty much everything I asked and definitely exceeded my expectations. I will be working with Store Design Expert again soon.

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Jerry L.United States
Verified

Superb work! Store Design Expert is incredibly patient, and even when I did not fully understand my own questions, everything was explained again in detail. My vision was implemented perfectly, and the work is worth every cent I spent.

KB
Katrin B.Germany
Verified

Very impressed with the build-out. My store is ready to get started, and I am sure I will reach out for edits down the road, but this is everything I could ask for to get the party started. Thanks again, and I will be in touch for future projects.

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FAQ

ReferralCandy Shopify Setup FAQs

Answers on cost, timing, rewards, emails and tracking.

How much does ReferralCandy Shopify setup cost?

Reward Ready is $690, Advocate Program $1,290 and Referral Engine $2,190. Theme type, number of campaigns and existing advocates add to that, and the calculator shows the total before you pay. The app's own fees are billed separately by ReferralCandy.

What does ReferralCandy pricing not tell me?

The plan page shows a monthly fee and a share taken from referred sales, but not what your reward costs per order. During the brief we work out a rough monthly cost for your volume so the real figure is known before you commit.

How long does a Shopify referral program setup take?

One campaign takes 3 to 5 working days, a fuller program with emails and account links 5 to 8, and a referral plus affiliate system 8 to 12. Older themes, extra campaigns and imports add days, shown beside each option.

How to set up a referral program on Shopify?

Install the app, choose the campaign type, set the advocate reward and friend offer, style the signup prompt, write the emails and test a referred order. We do each step and keep a log of what we tested.

Is the ReferralCandy affiliate program the same as a referral program?

They are two channels. Referrals reward customers who share a link. Affiliates are usually creators or partners with their own terms. We set up either or both and write the rules so the two do not overlap.

Is there a ReferralCandy alternative I should consider?

Possibly. Other referral apps differ on subscriptions, reward types and design control. We compare the options against your catalog before setup begins and tell you in writing if another tool fits better.

Which referral program apps for Shopify work with discount codes?

Shopify apps customer referral tools mostly do, but how they behave with automatic discounts, sale prices and subscriptions varies. We test the friend's offer in a real cart on your store, so you see exactly what a referred buyer pays.

How to create a referral program if I have no list yet?

Yes, and you can start an online referral program with a single order. Many projects begin with nothing but a happy customer base, and ReferralCandy login access is all we need once you own the account. We design the reward, build the placement and write the messages so the program is ready to announce when we finish.

What should the referral emails say?

Short and specific: who is asking, what the friend receives and where the link is. Our rewritten emails lead with the benefit, use one clear button and read well on a phone. You approve the text before it goes live.

Will referrals work with subscription products?

They can, but the maths needs care because a subscription discount plus a friend's offer may cut the margin too far. The Referral Engine package and the subscription check extra test this in your cart.

Do you need my Shopify password or ReferralCandy API details?

No. We never ask for a ReferralCandy API key unless a custom connection is agreed in writing. A collaborator request keeps you as owner of the ReferralCandy setup and can be revoked instantly. If you have no store yet we build the ReferralCandy setup in our Partner account and transfer it. A limited staff login is a last resort.

How do I know a referral was tracked?

We place a test order through a real referral link and show you the click, the applied offer and the reward status in the dashboard. That test is recorded in the log you receive at handover.

What do ReferralCandy reviews say about setup?

Reviews are mostly about the app itself: ease of install, reward options and support. They rarely cover your theme, your margins or your discounts, which is where setup time goes. We test those on your store and write down the result.

Can I change the reward later?

Yes. We write down where each setting lives and how to change the offer safely. Many owners adjust the reward after the first month, once they see how referred buyers behave.

Ready when you are

Order Your ReferralCandy Shopify Setup

Choose a package, watch the fixed price settle and have a referral program built and tested by a team that has launched 450+ Shopify stores. Your first referred order is rehearsed before any customer sees it.

Secure payment · Two rounds of changes · ReferralCandy test log and walkthrough included