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ViralRef vs Generic Affiliate Tools

Generic affiliate platforms were built for e-commerce stores. Square service businesses need something different.

Why Generic Doesn't Work

Generic tools don't speak Square

Platforms like Refersion or GoAffPro are built for Shopify and e-commerce. They track coupon codes and cart checkouts, not Square POS payments, gift card redemptions, or in-person transactions.

Payout fees eat your margins

Generic affiliate tools pay out via PayPal or bank transfer, and the money leaves your business. With gift card rewards, the money stays in your business and guarantees a return visit.

No viral loop

Traditional affiliate tools treat customers and affiliates as separate groups. Our viral loop turns every referred customer into an affiliate automatically, creating exponential growth.

Over-engineered for service businesses

You don't need pixel tracking, post-back URLs, or 50-field affiliate applications. You need a system where clients tap a link, get a gift card, and start referring.

Feature Comparison

FeatureGeneric ToolsViralRef
Built for Square merchants
Automatic Square payment attribution
Gift card rewards (money stays in your business)
Viral loop (customers become affiliates)
Double-sided rewards
Service business workflows
E-commerce coupon tracking
Multi-tier commissions
Affiliate portal
Setup timeHours to days5 minutes

Every day without a referral system is revenue walking out the door.

Your clients already recommend you. Give them a way to track it and a reward that brings them back. Connect Square and go live today.