Referral programme — turn signups into recruiters
LaunchSuite's built-in referral system gives every contact a unique share link the moment they join. The more they share, the higher they climb. No integrations. No third-party tools. No extra cost.
How the referral loop works
Unique referral link per signup
The moment someone joins your waitlist, they get a personal referral link. No extra setup, no accounts to create.
Queue position reward
Every successful referral moves the sharer up the list. The position change is visible — a concrete, motivating reward.
Referral attribution
See exactly who referred who in your dashboard. Track each contact's referral count and total signups driven.
Custom reward thresholds
Set milestone rewards at 1, 5, or 10 referrals. Define what each tier unlocks — early access, extended trial, a founder call.
Pre-written share copy
Provide ready-made text for X/Twitter and WhatsApp so sharers never have to think of what to write.
Fraud-resistant tracking
Self-referrals and duplicate emails are automatically rejected. Your referral numbers reflect genuine new signups only.
Why referrals outperform every other pre-launch channel
Paid ads, directory submissions, and community posts all require you to keep feeding them time or money. Referral loops compound. Once the mechanism is live, every new signup creates the potential for more signups — without you doing anything.
The reason most referral programmes fail is not the mechanic. It is the execution. The referral link is buried at the bottom of a confirmation email. The reward is vague ("priority access" means nothing). The share copy is obviously promotional. LaunchSuite is built around the details that actually convert: link visible on the confirmation screen before the email arrives, one-click copy, pre-written share text that sounds like a person, not a press release.
What a working referral rate looks like
| Share rate | Referrals per 100 signups | Net signups per 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 5% (typical) | 5 | ~108 |
| 15% (good) | 15 | ~124 |
| 30% (excellent) | 30 | ~148 |
The difference between a 5% share rate and a 30% share rate is almost entirely execution: placement, copy, and incentive clarity. Not a more exciting product.
Frequently asked questions
When do people receive their referral link?
Immediately after signing up. The link appears on the confirmation page and in the confirmation email. No delay, no login required.
What does 'moving up the waitlist' mean in practice?
Each referral increments the contact's position score. Contacts are ranked by position score when you export or review your list. The sharer sees their updated position after each successful referral.
Can I turn off the referral feature?
Yes. Referrals can be enabled or disabled per waitlist. If disabled, contacts still receive a confirmation email but no referral link.
What stops someone from referring themselves with multiple email addresses?
LaunchSuite checks for duplicate IP patterns and flags suspicious referral chains. Self-referrals using the same device or browser session are rejected automatically.
Can I customise the rewards?
Yes. You can set up to three reward tiers (e.g., 1 referral, 5 referrals, 10 referrals) and write custom reward descriptions for each. The actual delivery of rewards (like extended trials) is handled at launch — LaunchSuite tracks who reached each tier.
Is the referral programme available on the free plan?
Yes. Basic referral tracking and unique links are included on the free plan. Advanced analytics (referral funnel, per-contact attribution) are available on Pro.
Launch your waitlist today
Get your first waitlist live in minutes. Free forever — no credit card required.