"Refer a friend" and get access to special collection

[foolitud]

Hi,

We want to implement a new referral program with different kind of benefices. 

One of the benefice would be to have access to special collections.

Would you know how to do it ?

Any app that you recommend ?

Thanks a lot,

[JoesIdeas]

Referral marketing is great, I've implemented a few systems. When I ran a store, we set up an affiliate program, then reached out to Instagram and Youtube influencers and invited them to join. If they had a lot of followers or looked like a great fit, we offered them a free product.

The 2 apps I like best for referral programs:

- Referral Candy

- Smile

You might need to add some code to your theme to filter certain collections to people. Those referral program apps should be able to give you a recommendation on that part.

I would reach out to them (and any others that you found that look like they could be good for what you want), let them know what your goals of the program are and what they recommend, and the price, then you can analyze and make a decision.

[Coach_David]

Hi @foolitud ,

You're on the right track with wanting to start a referral program. Shopify's Marketplace is a great place to find refer-a-friend apps that can help.

I recommend exploring apps such as Referral Candy and Referral Hero, known for their features and ease of use.

As for granting access to special collections, you'd typically set up a customer group specifically for your referrers.

Once your customers initiate a successful referral, you can automatically move them into this group, unlocking the special collections. Experiment with different benefit levels to motivate your customers.

Good luck!

[GURDIAN]

That sounds like a great way to incentivize referrals! Giving access to exclusive collections can be a strong motivator, especially if the products feel truly special and limited.

To set this up, you'll need a referral app that allows you to grant specific perks rather than just discounts or cashback. Some apps let you reward referrals with custom benefits like VIP access, exclusive products, or special member-only perks.

A good option to check out is Revsparks.com—it’s designed for engaging referral competitions and incentives. There are also other apps like Smile.io and ReferralCandy, though they tend to focus more on points and discounts rather than access-based rewards.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you’re looking for something more specific.