December 13, 2024

News & Updates

New feature: The Progress Tracking Widget

The Progress Tracking Widget is a powerful and user-friendly tool designed to help users track and optimize their referral campaigns.

This widget offers an intuitive interface to monitor key referral metrics, providing participants with a clear view of their campaign's performance and rewards. By seamlessly integrating with all referral templates—Refer a Friend, Milestone, and Universal—the widget ensures flexibility and adaptability for any campaign type.

Let’s dive deeper into its features and how it can enhance your referral campaigns.

Key Features of the Progress Tracking Widget

Display Metrics

The Progress Tracking Widget allows participants to view critical metrics at a glance, offering a clear snapshot of their performance. Key metrics include:

  • Total Referrals: The total number of people referred by the participant, providing a measure of engagement.
  • Successful Referrals: The number of referrals that have met the campaign’s defined goals, such as a sign-up or purchase.
  • Pending Approvals: Referrals still under review or awaiting the completion of specific actions, giving participants insight into the status of their efforts.

View Details

Participants can drill down into the specifics of their referrals with detailed information about each one, including:

  • Referral Status Indicators: Each referral is marked as either successful or pending, helping participants easily distinguish between completed actions and those still in progress.
  • Time and Date Stamps: Detailed timestamps allow participants to track when each referral action occurred.

Filtering Options

The widget includes robust filtering capabilities to help participants focus on specific types of referrals:

  • All Referrals: View the complete list of referrals, regardless of their status.
  • Successful Referrals Only: Filter to display only those referrals that have completed the defined goals.
  • Pending Approvals: Focus on referrals that are still in progress or awaiting verification.

Check Rewards

The widget also provides a detailed overview of the rewards participants have earned through their referral efforts. Key features include:

  • Rewards Summary: A concise breakdown of total rewards categorized as either redeemed or pending.
  • Reward Details: Each reward includes a description, redemption status, and timestamp to provide clarity on when and how the reward was earned.
  • Filtering Rewards: Similar to referrals, participants can filter rewards by category:some text
    • All Rewards: View a comprehensive list of all rewards earned.
    • Redeemed Rewards: See rewards that have already been claimed.
    • Pending Rewards: Focus on rewards that are awaiting redemption or fulfillment.

Businesses That Can Benefit from the Progress Tracking Widget

The Progress Tracking Widget is versatile and can cater to a variety of business types. Here’s a look at who can benefit most:

- E-commerce Stores

Online retailers running Refer-a-Friend programs can leverage the widget to boost customer referrals. Clear progress and rewards tracking keeps participants motivated to invite friends to shop, leading to increased sales and customer retention.

- Subscription Services

Businesses offering subscriptions (e.g., SaaS, streaming platforms, or fitness apps) can use the widget to drive referrals by showing participants exactly how close they are to earning free months, discounts, or other incentives.

- Education Platforms

E-learning platforms or online course providers can benefit by incentivizing students or participants to refer their peers, using the widget to highlight the rewards they’ve earned or are close to achieving.

- Nonprofits and Fundraisers

Nonprofit organizations can use the widget to track and promote referrals for donation campaigns, offering recognition or small rewards for those who bring in the most contributors.

- Event Organizers

From conferences to local community events, organizers can encourage ticket sales or registrations by offering referral rewards. The widget provi des a clear visual of progress, motivating participants to bring more attendees.

- Startups and Pre-launch Campaigns

Startups looking to grow their waitlists can use the widget as part of a Milestone Referral campaign. Participants can see how many friends they need to refer to gain early access, exclusive perks, or rewards, creating buzz and excitement.

By catering to these diverse industries, the Progress Tracking Widget proves to be an essential tool for businesses looking to grow their audience and achieve their marketing goals.

How to Install the Progress Tracking Widget

Adding the Progress Tracking Widget to your page is simple and requires minimal technical effort.

Basic Installation:
To add the widget, insert the following HTML snippet into your webpage:

Multiple Campaigns on One Page:
If you’re running multiple referral campaigns on the same page, use the unique campaign ID (UCID) to differentiate between widgets:

By following these steps, you can ensure seamless integration of the widget into your referral campaign pages, allowing participants to track their progress and rewards effectively.

Why It Matters

The Progress Tracking Widget transforms how participants interact with referral campaigns by making performance tracking transparent and engaging. It reduces the friction participants might feel when trying to understand their progress or rewards, increasing their motivation to continue referring friends and achieving campaign goals.

Nik Filosofof
Head of Marketing