Referly (YC S12) Launches API: Now Any Site Can Have A Referral Program (opens in new tab)

Interesting. That API could be very useful, but they're going to have to watch out for BlackHatters - I bet they are already looking for ways to exploit their system.

I am also not sure how "customer acquisition as a service" is different from the dozens of affiliate networks out there. NeverBlue, Azoogle, Ads4Dough, Epic etc. "Businesses get to define how much they are willing to pay for a sign up"? This is old hat to experienced affiliate marketers.

when is referly planning on allowing referrers to claim rewards? re: http://cl.ly/image/1E1H381q0p1N

Instead of the button, is there a way I can just give each customer a unique referral link?

I'd much prefer to simply give them a link they can pass along instead of requiring them to click on a button off my website.

What percentage does Referly take per payout?

Is there a way to send users rewards that are not straight cash? We would like to reward users with coupon codes, or links to pages where they can select a free t-shirt and such. Is this ability on the roadmap?

This is awesome.

I was just about to write a basic referral system for my site but this looks like it fits the bill.

I'm going to give it a try.

How far along is the ruby API? I'd throw this up on my business for a little just to test it out, see what happens

I don't understand the full concept. How does this compare with platforms that allow you to set up affiliates?

I'd be overly cautious with this company. I've had over the minimum required to cash out for a month, and they will not let me cash out my account. The claim is that there are still in beta, so they won't pay you yet. Will they ever exit beta? Will I ever be able to cash out?