Referral Program

Earn rewards by referring developers to Civra.

Overview

Our referral program rewards you for helping grow the Civra community. Earn recurring commission for every developer you refer.

How It Works

1. Get Your Referral Link
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2. Share with Developers
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3. They Sign Up & Subscribe
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4. You Earn 20% Recurring
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5. Get Paid Monthly

Commission Structure

Standard Referrals

20% Recurring Commission for 12 Months

Plan They Choose	Monthly Commission	Total (12 months)
Starter ($16/mo)	$3.20/mo	$38.40
Builder ($40/mo)	$8.00/mo	$96.00
Pro ($80/mo)	$16.00/mo	$192.00
Elite ($160/mo)	$32.00/mo	$384.00

Example:

Refer 5 Builder plan users:
5 × $8 = $40/month
$40 × 12 = $480 over a year

Bonus Tiers

Unlock bonus rates by referring more users:

Tier	Referrals/Month	Commission Rate	Bonus
Bronze	1-4	20%	-
Silver	5-9	25%	+5%
Gold	10-19	30%	+10%
Platinum	20+	35%	+15%

Platinum Example:

Refer 20 Pro plan users:
20 × $80 × 35% = $560/month
$560 × 12 = $6,720 over a year

One-Time Bonuses

$50 bonus for your first paid referral

Milestone Bonuses

Milestone	Bonus
10 referrals	$100
25 referrals	$300
50 referrals	$750
100 referrals	$2,000
500 referrals	$15,000

Getting Started

1. Join the Program

Dashboard → Referrals → Join Program

Or visit: civra.dev/referrals/join

2. Get Your Link

Your unique referral link:

https://civra.dev/ref/YOUR-CODE

Customizable:

https://civra.dev/ref/yourname

Share via:

Social media (Twitter, LinkedIn)
Blog posts
YouTube videos
Discord/Slack communities
Email newsletters
GitHub profiles

4. Track Performance

Monitor in real-time:

Dashboard → Referrals → Analytics

- Clicks
- Signups
- Conversions
- Earnings
- Pending payouts

Referral Tools

Marketing Assets

Provided Free:

Referral banners (multiple sizes)
Social media graphics
Email templates
Landing page templates
Video scripts
Blog post templates

Download: civra.dev/referrals/assets

Tracking Links

Custom Parameters:

https://civra.dev/ref/yourcode?source=twitter
https://civra.dev/ref/yourcode?source=youtube
https://civra.dev/ref/yourcode?source=blog

Track which channels work best!

Discount Codes

Create Custom Discounts:

Dashboard → Referrals → Discount Codes

Example:
Code: YOURNAME10
Discount: 10% off first month
Your commission: Still 20% of full price

Payment

Payout Schedule

Monthly Payouts

Commissions calculated end of month
Paid on the 15th of following month
Minimum payout: $50

Example Timeline:

January: 5 referrals subscribe
February 1: Commissions calculated
February 15: Payment sent ($80)

Payment Methods

Choose your method:

💳 Bank Transfer (ACH/Wire)
💰 PayPal
🪙 Crypto (ETH, USDC)
💵 Stripe (coming soon)

Setup:

Dashboard → Referrals → Payment Settings

Tax Information

Required for payouts >$600/year:

US residents: W-9 form
International: W-8BEN form

Provided Annually:

1099 form (US)
Payment summary (International)

Tracking & Analytics

Dashboard Overview

See in Real-Time:

Total clicks
Conversion rate
Active referrals
Monthly recurring revenue
Lifetime earnings

Detailed Reports

Available Reports:

Performance Report
- Clicks by day/week/month
- Conversion funnel
- Best performing channels
Earnings Report
- Current month earnings
- Projected annual earnings
- Historical earnings
Referral List
- All your referrals
- Their plan
- Status (active/churned)
- Your commission per referral

Export:

CSV, Excel, PDF formats

Best Practices

1. Target Right Audience

Ideal Referrals:

Web3 developers
Blockchain startups
DeFi projects
NFT creators
DAO builders

Where to Find Them:

Twitter #Web3 #DeFi #NFT
Discord servers (Web3 focused)
Dev.to (blockchain tag)
GitHub (Web3 projects)
LinkedIn (blockchain developers)

2. Provide Value First

Don't Just Spam Links:

Create helpful content
Share your experience
Show real examples
Answer questions
Build trust

Content Ideas:

"How I Built an NFT Marketplace with Civra"
"Civra vs Traditional Development"
Tutorial videos
Live coding sessions
Case studies

3. Use Multiple Channels

Maximize Reach:

Blog: Long-form tutorials
YouTube: Video demos
Twitter: Quick tips & results
Discord: Help others
Email: Newsletter subscribers

4. Leverage Your Network

Who to Refer:

Fellow developers
Freelance clients
Bootcamp students
Meetup attendees
Online communities

Approach:

Personal message (not generic)
Explain specific benefits
Offer to help them get started
Share your success

5. Track What Works

A/B Test:

Different messaging
Various channels
Content types
Call-to-actions

Double Down:

Focus on what converts
Replicate successful content
Optimize underperforming channels

Advanced Strategies

Content Creator Strategy

For YouTubers, Bloggers, Educators:

Create Tutorial Series

"Building Web3 Apps with Civra"
Episode 1: NFT Marketplace
Episode 2: DeFi Protocol
Episode 3: DAO Platform

Include Referral Link

Video description
Blog post footer
Pin comment
Cards/End screens

Offer Bonus

"Use my link + get my starter templates free"

Potential Earnings:

1,000 views → 50 clicks → 5 signups → $40/mo
Recurring for 12 months = $480 per video
10 videos = $4,800/year passive income

Community Builder Strategy

For Discord/Slack Community Owners:

Partner Channel

Create #civra-builds channel
Share member projects
Host build sessions

Exclusive Perks

Community members get:
- 10% discount (your code)
- Priority support
- Exclusive templates

Recurring Revenue

500-member community
5% conversion = 25 referrals
Average Builder plan = $200/mo
= $2,400/year

Developer Relations Strategy

For DevRel Professionals:

Workshop Series

Host Web3 building workshops
Use Civra for demos
Share referral link

Open Source

Create Civra templates
Share on GitHub
Include referral in README

Speaking

Conference talks
Podcast appearances
Webinars
Include referral in slides

Rules & Guidelines

Do's ✅

Share genuine experiences
Create helpful content
Disclose affiliate relationship
Help referrals succeed
Follow platform ToS
Track your metrics

Don'ts ❌

Spam or unsolicited messages
False/misleading claims
Self-referrals
Incentivize signups with cash
Violate platform policies
Use paid ads with brand terms (without approval)

Compliance

Required Disclosures:

"I'm a Civra affiliate and may earn
commission if you sign up using my link."

Where to Disclose:

Blog posts (top or bottom)
YouTube description
Social media posts
Email campaigns

Support for Affiliates

Dedicated Support

Affiliate Success Team:

Email: affiliates@civra.dev
Discord: #affiliates channel
Response time: <24 hours

Resources

Access to:

Marketing materials
Competitor comparisons
Conversion best practices
Success stories
Monthly strategy calls

Partner Perks

All Affiliates Get:

Free Pro plan (while active)
Early feature access
Beta testing opportunities
Partner badge
Featured on partners page

Top Performers Get:

Dedicated account manager
Custom landing pages
Co-marketing opportunities
Speaking opportunities
Exclusive events

Success Stories

Case Study: Alex - Dev YouTuber

Strategy:

Weekly Civra tutorials
Referral link in description
Bonus starter pack

Results:

Month 1: 8 referrals → $64/mo
Month 3: 23 referrals → $368/mo
Month 6: 47 referrals → $752/mo
Month 12: 89 referrals → $1,424/mo

Year 1 Total: $17,088
Ongoing passive income: $1,424/mo

Case Study: Maria - Community Leader

Strategy:

2,000-member Discord
Monthly build challenges
Civra as platform

Results:

Month 1: 12 referrals → $192/mo
Month 3: 34 referrals → $544/mo
Month 6: 58 referrals → $928/mo

Year 1 Total: $11,136
Community loves the platform
Win-win situation

Case Study: Dev - Open Source Maintainer

Strategy:

Created Civra templates
Shared on GitHub
Link in README

Results:

1 repo, 500 stars
~2 conversions/week

Month 1: 6 referrals → $96/mo
Month 6: 52 referrals → $832/mo

Passive income from OSS
Helping the community

FAQs

How long do I earn commission? 12 months from when referral subscribes.

What if they upgrade? You earn 20% of their new plan price.

Do I earn on renewals? Yes, every month they're subscribed (up to 12 months).

What if they cancel? You stop earning when they cancel.

Can I refer myself? No, self-referrals are not allowed.

Is there a limit to referrals? No limit! Refer as many as you want.

When do I get paid? 15th of each month for previous month's commissions.

What's the minimum payout? $50 minimum for payout.

Can I use paid ads? Yes, but no bidding on "Civra" brand terms without approval.

Do you provide marketing materials? Yes! Banners, graphics, templates all free.

Next Steps

Questions?

Start earning today! 🚀

Referral Program ​

Overview ​

How It Works ​

Commission Structure ​

Standard Referrals ​

Bonus Tiers ​

One-Time Bonuses ​

First Signup Bonus ​

Milestone Bonuses ​

Getting Started ​

1. Join the Program ​

2. Get Your Link ​

3. Share Your Link ​

4. Track Performance ​

Referral Tools ​

Marketing Assets ​

Tracking Links ​

Discount Codes ​

Payment ​

Payout Schedule ​

Payment Methods ​

Tax Information ​

Tracking & Analytics ​

Dashboard Overview ​

Detailed Reports ​

Best Practices ​

1. Target Right Audience ​

2. Provide Value First ​

3. Use Multiple Channels ​

4. Leverage Your Network ​

5. Track What Works ​

Advanced Strategies ​

Content Creator Strategy ​

Community Builder Strategy ​

Developer Relations Strategy ​

Rules & Guidelines ​

Do's ✅ ​

Don'ts ❌ ​

Compliance ​

Support for Affiliates ​

Dedicated Support ​

Resources ​

Partner Perks ​

Success Stories ​

Case Study: Alex - Dev YouTuber ​

Case Study: Maria - Community Leader ​

Case Study: Dev - Open Source Maintainer ​

FAQs ​

Next Steps ​

Referral Program

Overview

How It Works

Commission Structure

Standard Referrals

Bonus Tiers

One-Time Bonuses

First Signup Bonus

Milestone Bonuses

Getting Started

1. Join the Program

2. Get Your Link

3. Share Your Link

4. Track Performance

Referral Tools

Marketing Assets

Tracking Links

Discount Codes

Payment

Payout Schedule

Payment Methods

Tax Information

Tracking & Analytics

Dashboard Overview

Detailed Reports

Best Practices

1. Target Right Audience

2. Provide Value First

3. Use Multiple Channels

4. Leverage Your Network

5. Track What Works

Advanced Strategies

Content Creator Strategy

Community Builder Strategy

Developer Relations Strategy

Rules & Guidelines

Do's ✅

Don'ts ❌

Compliance

Support for Affiliates

Dedicated Support

Resources

Partner Perks

Success Stories

Case Study: Alex - Dev YouTuber

Case Study: Maria - Community Leader

Case Study: Dev - Open Source Maintainer

FAQs

Next Steps