How to make an automatic referral link in your SmugMug Footer

[Andy]

NOTE: This replaces the old method, which was here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=194946#post194946).

Get more referrals! If you are a Power or Pro customer, simply add this (all of it!) to your Javascript section of your customization page:


function AddReferralCode() {
var links = this.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=XXXXXXXXXXXX";
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

IMPORTANT: Replace "XXXXXXXXXXXX" with YOUR referral code, you find this in your control panel under "Referrals" :thumb

Help? http://www.smugmug.com/help/smugmug-affiliate-program

That's it!

(yes, updated in the FAQ)

[Andy]

Updated code courtesy of Devbobo! (http://www.introversion.com.au)

http://www.moonriverphotography.com/photos/53333638-L.gif

[gilbert]

Tried this...link has my code in it, and when going to the "try it" section it does put it in the box...but the amount stays the same...does it apply that coupon at some point?

Just checking. Seems to work...

[stephenbruno]

I tried it but not working. Here is what I placed:

function AddReferralCode() {
var footerDiv = YD.get("footer");
if (footerDiv) {
var links = footerDiv.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=bzHQPJ7IhCfbU";
}
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

I placed this in Javascript

http://stephenbrunophotography.smugmug.com/

I appreciate anyone's thoughts on this.


Tried this...link has my code in it, and when going to the "try it" section it does put it in the box...but the amount stays the same...does it apply that coupon at some point?

Just checking. Seems to work...

[devbobo]

I tried it but not working.
<snip>
I appreciate anyone's thoughts on this.

Stephen,

It's seems to be working fine, hover over the smugmug link in your footer and you will see you referral code in the url of the hyperlink.

Cheers,

David

[ramdisk]

Shouldn’t the referral code be automatically put in the box under “account options” “email / coupon:” box or am I missing something. All I get is is code filled in for me ILpHAKvZcqm1I that just doesn’t seam right.

[ivar]

Shouldn’t the referral code be automatically put in the box under “account options” “email / coupon:” box or am I missing something. All I get is is code filled in for me ILpHAKvZcqm1I that just doesn’t seam right.That's your personal referral code. This code applies the referral code to your footer, so that when people sign up with SmugMug, after having found it through your site, you will get the referral credit.

[MichaelKirk]

I entered the code and notice it shows up when I click on the "News" button in the footer. Clicking "News" brings me back to the SM home page with my referral number in the address line. Shouldn't the text in the footer be something like Join SM or Join now?

Michael


That's your personal referral code. This code applies the referral code to your footer, so that when people sign up with SmugMug, after having found it through your site, you will get the referral credit.

[ramdisk]

That's your personal referral code. This code applies the referral code to your footer, so that when people sign up with SmugMug, after having found it through your site, you will get the referral credit.

Thanks but that's not my code, My code is pGRbGQ661q0Gw, any ideas?

[Allen]

Thanks but that's not my code, My code is pGRbGQ661q0Gw, any ideas?
I clicked Smugmug at the bottom to get to their page and
then "try it" and your code was in there.
Al

[ramdisk]

I clicked Smugmug at the bottom to get to their page and
then "try it" and your code was in there.
Al

Thank you Allen:barb

[nocturne1]

On a related note, is there any way to add a referral code for when non-Smugmug users click on the "share photo link"? Right now it has "Not yet? Sign up for a free trial (https://www.smugmug.com/signup.mg).", but the above code doesn't add it to that....

[Allen]

On a related note, is there any way to add a referral code for when non-Smugmug users click on the "share photo link"? Right now it has "Not yet? Sign up for a free trial (https://www.smugmug.com/signup.mg).", but the above code doesn't add it to that....
Go ahead and click on it logged out. Then click "try it" and on the page that
you fill in scroll down and you should see your referrel coode.

[nocturne1]

Go ahead and click on it logged out. Then click "try it" and on the page that
you fill in scroll down and you should see your referrel coode. Not working:
http://www.autoworksphoto.com/gallery/share.mg?AlbumID=2399974&Page=1&ImageID=125750275

FYI, replacement in the footer is working fine. Just not when someone signs up after they try emailing a photo....

[Allen]

Not working:
http://www.autoworksphoto.com/gallery/share.mg?AlbumID=2399974&Page=1&ImageID=125750275

FYI, replacement in the footer is working fine. Just not when someone signs up after they try emailing a photo....
Is this your code, working here

AkVD326XWd0mY

[nocturne1]

Is this your code, working here

AkVD326XWd0mY
Yeah, that's it, but something's wrong here.. Tried it in 2 browsers, both logged out. No luck. So maybe we have our wires crossed....

1) Go to http://www.autoworksphoto.com/gallery/2399974#125750149
2) Click on "Share photo"
3) If necessary, click on "email"
4) Verify source of the page. Referral code is not contained.
5) Hover over "free trial". Verify that the referral code is not in the URL
6) Click on "free trial".
7) Verify source of the page. Referral code is not contained.
8) Verify that the referral code is not in the "email / coupon" box.

[Allen]

Yeah, that's it, but something's wrong here.. Tried it in 2 browsers, both logged out. No luck. So maybe we have our wires crossed....

1) Go to http://www.autoworksphoto.com/gallery/2399974#125750149
2) Click on "Share photo"
3) If necessary, click on "email"
4) Verify source of the page. Referral code is not contained.
5) Hover over "free trial". Verify that the referral code is not in the URL
6) Click on "free trial".
7) Verify source of the page. Referral code is not contained.
8) Verify that the referral code is not in the "email / coupon" box.
Maybe saved in cookie.

[DJKennedy]

Maybe saved in cookie.
When I try it with FF(2), I get the refferal code of 1MN7Nsyj5gsqM, but using IE(6 &7) I get my code.

Must be a cookie. But clearing them all will royally screw me up. I'll have to dig it up.

EDIT: I found a referral cookie, removed it - and now when ever I try to see if the referral code works, the page loads but also tells me to allow cookies for this page (which I do, and BTW - the FF screen capture might be a touch out of date). I have the browser set properly (always have) but still asks for me to allow cookies for the page.

I'll assume its working but I just cant check it using FF2 now.

[Allen]

When I try it with FF(2), I get the refferal code of 1MN7Nsyj5gsqM, but using IE(6 &7) I get my code.

Must be a cookie. But clearing them all will royally screw me up. I'll have to dig it up.

EDIT: I found a referral cookie, removed it - and now when ever I try to see if the referral code works, the page loads but also tells me to allow cookies for this page (which I do, and BTW - the FF screen capture might be a touch out of date). I have the browser set properly (always have) but still asks for me to allow cookies for the page.

I'll assume its working but I just cant check it using FF2 now.
Just clear Smug cookies not all.

[DJKennedy]

Just clear Smug cookies not all.
Now I can't log in at all anymore.

When I go to log in, it takes me to the old black log in screen. I log in, but after entering my username and pw and hitting enter - it just takes me back to my home page as if I never logged in.

EDIT: I see the prob now, when I deleted those cookies, FF automatically placed SM and my ownsite on a block list.

[primedigital]

NOTE: This replaces the old method, which was here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=194946#post194946).

Get more referrals! If you are a Power or Pro customer, simply add this (all of it!) to your Javascript section of your customization page:


function AddReferralCode() {
var links = this.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=XXXXXXXXXXXX";
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

IMPORTANT: Replace "XXXXXXXXXXXX" with YOUR referral code, you find this in your control panel under "Referrals" :thumb

Help? http://www.smugmug.com/help/smugmug-affiliate-program

That's it!

(yes, updated in the FAQ)

Wher can I find my referral code?

[DJKennedy]

Wher can I find my referral code?

In your control panel, under user referrals

[primedigital]

In your control panel, under user referrals

Thanks, I finally figured it out on my own. I had that section hidden.

[umpman]

NOTE: This replaces the old method, which was here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=194946#post194946).

Get more referrals! If you are a Power or Pro customer, simply add this (all of it!) to your Javascript section of your customization page:


function AddReferralCode() {
var links = this.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=XXXXXXXXXXXX";
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

IMPORTANT: Replace "XXXXXXXXXXXX" with YOUR referral code, you find this in your control panel under "Referrals" :thumb

Help? http://www.smugmug.com/help/smugmug-affiliate-program

That's it!

(yes, updated in the FAQ)

Andy, I see your code to add for the referral link in the footer, but I just want to add it to an HTML page here:
http://www.fotoshooter.com/gallery/2501690

Is there a way to do that? I don't want it in the footer. Thanks.

Richard

[Andy]

Andy, I see your code to add for the referral link in the footer, but I just want to add it to an HTML page here:
http://www.fotoshooter.com/gallery/2501690

Is there a way to do that? I don't want it in the footer. Thanks.

Richard

:nod

put this in:

Save $5 by using <a href="http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=UlPSmNN9uZQhA">this code</a>.

Change the text as you see fit.

More html help? http://www.smugmug.com/help/html-help.mg


Holler with any questions.

:thumb

[umpman]

:nod

put this in:

Save $5 by using <a href="http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=UlPSmNN9uZQhA">this code</a>.

Change the text as you see fit.

More html help? http://www.smugmug.com/help/html-help.mg


Holler with any questions.

:thumb

Andy, I am sorry to keep troubling you -- I did take what you said and changed things around a little, ok maybe a lot -- even when I am logged out I don't see my referral code in in the link when I go to it. Secondly, will you look at this page and tell me what is wrong with the code -- It's like there are two backgrounds or something. Thanks.
http://www.fotoshooter.com/gallery/2501690

[Andy]

Andy, I am sorry to keep troubling you -- I did take what you said and changed things around a little, ok maybe a lot -- even when I am logged out I don't see my referral code in in the link when I go to it. Secondly, will you look at this page and tell me what is wrong with the code -- It's like there are two backgrounds or something. Thanks.
http://www.fotoshooter.com/gallery/2501690
Yeah, you had WAY too much extraneous code in there.

I fixed it for you: http://www.fotoshooter.com/gallery/2501690

better?

[umpman]

Yeah, you had WAY too much extraneous code in there.

I fixed it for you: http://www.fotoshooter.com/gallery/2501690

better?

Oh my, you are too good! I really appreicate all the help. I think I will leave my site alone for now -- I think it is the way I want and like it. The things on that page were just some things that I thought needed to be said. Thanks again!

Richard

[Andy]

Oh my, you are too good! I really appreicate all the help. I think I will leave my site alone for now -- I think it is the way I want and like it. The things on that page were just some things that I thought needed to be said. Thanks again!

RichardRichard, it's truly our pleasure to help! Happy Shooting :D

[In2Photos]

I just can not figure out what I am doing wrong. Probably has something to do with the fact that I have no clue what I am doing. :D

Can anyone provide a little help with the referral in the footer? Thanks.

www.mikedawsonphotography.smugmug.com (http://www.mikedawsonphotography.smugmug.com)

EDIT: Hmmm, it seems to work in Firefox now that I am at home, but not IE6. haven't tried IE7 yet.

[rubarb3]

I noticed that this post was put up about a year ago. Does the code still work? I copied and pasted it into my javascript section and then changed the X's to my referral code and I don't see anything different in the footer. ?

[Allen]

I noticed that this post was put up about a year ago. Does the code still work? I copied and pasted it into my javascript section and then changed the X's to my referral code and I don't see anything different in the footer. ?
You wont. Click the link to go to the smug page then click "try it' and you
should see your code enterd in the form.

[rubarb3]

A-haaaa, ok that is very cool. Thanks!

[In2Photos]

I just can not figure out what I am doing wrong. Probably has something to do with the fact that I have no clue what I am doing. :D

Can anyone provide a little help with the referral in the footer? Thanks.

www.mikedawsonphotography.smugmug.com (http://www.mikedawsonphotography.smugmug.com)

EDIT: Hmmm, it seems to work in Firefox now that I am at home, but not IE6. haven't tried IE7 yet.

Anybody?

[Allen]

Anybody?
Something is wrong because my referral code doesn't show on the Smugmug
"try it" page either. Always has in the past.

[oxy8384]

Allen and In2Photos,
If the code is working, you can just hover over the link in your footer and instead of 'http://www.smugmug.com' in your status bar, you will see '...smugmug.com?referrer=[your code]'. I checked both of your sites, and the extra referrer part is not there. If you get that fixed, I'm sure it will work. I just added Andy's oriiginal code to someone's page today, and it works fine.

FYI, I put the function in the javascript section and the YE.onAvailable piece in the footer, within the appropriate <script> and </script> tags, of course. I think Andy originally intended the whole thing to go into the footer.

I'm pretty sure this is the problem for In2Photos - there is a reference in the referral code to 'this', a magical variable that refers to the 'context in which the function is called'. In layperson-speak, this means that (at least) the YE.onAvailable line has to be in your footer, and not in the javascript section.

Bill

[oxy8384]

Something is wrong because my referral code doesn't show on the Smugmug
"try it" page either. Always has in the past.
Allen,
Your code looks a little different than what Andy provided. I see what you were trying to do, but I don't see anywhere in your javascript where you actually call your OnLoadHandler function. Until that gets called, your footer won't get changed. Unless you're binding that function to the onload event somewhere and I just missed it...:dunno
One solution would be to get rid of OnLoadHandler and instead, add this to your footer or javascript section:
YE.onContentReady('footer', AddReferralCode);

Bill

[Allen]

Allen,
Your code looks a little different than what Andy provided. I see what you were trying to do, but I don't see anywhere in your javascript where you actually call your OnLoadHandler function. Until that gets called, your footer won't get changed. Unless you're binding that function to the onload event somewhere and I just missed it...:dunno
One solution would be to get rid of OnLoadHandler and instead, add this to your footer or javascript section:
YE.onContentReady('footer', AddReferralCode);

Bill
Thanks Bill, replaced with the NEW js code and works now.

[bobrandklev]

NOTE: This replaces the old method, which was here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=194946#post194946).

Get more referrals! If you are a Power or Pro customer, simply add this (all of it!) to your Javascript section of your customization page:


function AddReferralCode() {
var links = this.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=XXXXXXXXXXXX";
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

IMPORTANT: Replace "XXXXXXXXXXXX" with YOUR referral code, you find this in your control panel under "Referrals" :thumb

Help? http://www.smugmug.com/help/smugmug-affiliate-program

That's it!

(yes, updated in the FAQ)

I've added this and changed my referral code and I don't see anything in my footer? What am I looking for?

[denisegoldberg]

I've added this and changed my referral code and I don't see anything in my footer? What am I looking for?
You won't see anything in your footer. But if you'd like to check that the code you entered is used:

click the SmugMug link in your footer (and you will be taken to www.smugmug.com (http://www.smugmug.com))
click the Try It! buttonYou should then see a sign up page, and your referral code should show in the email / coupon box.

--- Denise

[Allen]

I've added this and changed my referral code and I don't see anything in my footer? What am I looking for?
You won't. Click the Smugmug page and "try it" there and in the form you
sould see your code.

[bobrandklev]

You won't see anything in your footer. But if you'd like to check that the code you entered is used:

click the SmugMug link in your footer (and you will be taken to www.smugmug.com (http://www.smugmug.com))
click the Try It! buttonYou should then see a sign up page, and your referral code should show in the email / coupon box.

--- Denise

I just compared my site bobrandklev.smugmug.com to your site and I don't have that link in my footer?

Any other ideas?

[denisegoldberg]

I just compared my site bobrandklev.smugmug.com to your site and I don't have that link in my footer?

Any other ideas?
That link is in your footer - I just clicked it from your site. The footer starts with
Powered by SmugMug
Click on the word SmugMug. It's not underlined, but it is a link.

--- Denise

[caroline]

You should then see a sign up page, and your referral code should show in the email / coupon box.

--- Denise

The referral code in the coupon box is not mine when I go through this process, neither does yours show either Denise, nor Allen :scratch

The same code appears for each of us : - iXwx5iyGhcODA

Seems we have each misunderstood something here, or there is a problem at Smugmug ?

Caroline

[denisegoldberg]

The referral code in the coupon box is not mine when I go through this process, neither does yours show either Denise, nor Allen :scratch

The same code appears for each of us : - iXwx5iyGhcODA

Seems we have each misunderstood something here, or there is a problem at Smugmug ?

Caroline
Wow - that's really weird.

I just followed the link when I was logged in, and the referral code was not mine. And I suppose that would be a slightly odd thing to do - to be logged on and then to sign up for a trial account.

Then I logged out and followed the link again. Now the referral code is my code.

Were you logged in or out when you were trying this?

--- Denise

[bobrandklev]

The referral code in the coupon box is not mine when I go through this process, neither does yours show either Denise, nor Allen :scratch

The same code appears for each of us : - iXwx5iyGhcODA

Seems we have each misunderstood something here, or there is a problem at Smugmug ?

Caroline

Ok I fixed it. First you need to change from the default footer to the small footer by clicking no footer and adding <div><div> to the footer box.

Then the footer changes and the link is there and yes my code is added when you click try it.

Thanks everyone!

[caroline]

Wow - that's really weird.

I just followed the link when I was logged in, and the referral code was not mine. And I suppose that would be a slightly odd thing to do - to be logged on and then to sign up for a trial account.

Then I logged out and followed the link again. Now the referral code is my code.

Were you logged in or out when you were trying this?

--- Denise

Well I was logged in, so I logged out and it still isn't mine, cleared cache and tried twice:scratch
Could you try for me please ?

C

Edit 10.42 pm - Partner just tried from his mac - my code shows ?? aaaaargh

[denisegoldberg]

Well I was logged in, so I logged out and it still isn't mine, cleared cache and tried twice:scratch
Could you try for me please ?

C

Edit 10.42 pm - Partner just tried from his mac - my code shows ?? aaaaargh
Something odd appears to be going on here.
I went into your site from Firefox, while I was not logged in.
I clicked the smugmug link.
When I got to the smugmug page, I saw the following in the URL: http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=fUW5qS1Mau40c. I suspect that is your referral code. But when I clicked Try It, the referral code that I saw in the email / code field was mine.

Very very odd.

--- Denise

[bobrandklev]

Well I was logged in, so I logged out and it still isn't mine, cleared cache and tried twice:scratch
Could you try for me please ?

C

Edit 10.42 pm - Partner just tried from his mac - my code shows ?? aaaaargh

Something changed today as we've been talking. I tried it both on your Pro and Personal site and my site and now there's a 20% discount for Photshop Elements? BUT the links do show the referral code so I think we are still ok but no 100% sure?

[ivar]

Hey guys,

something is up with the personal referral code, I'm looking in to it, and I'll bug whatever I find :thumb

[knight.steveo]

Hey guys,

something is up with the personal referral code, I'm looking in to it, and I'll bug whatever I find :thumb


OK when I am logged out with FireFox I get someone eles' code. But with Explorer I get my referral Code.

Anyone else get that.

www.photographybyknights.com

[dan.delph]

NOTE: This replaces the old method, which was here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=194946#post194946).

Get more referrals! If you are a Power or Pro customer, simply add this (all of it!) to your Javascript section of your customization page:


function AddReferralCode() {
var links = this.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=XXXXXXXXXXXX";
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

IMPORTANT: Replace "XXXXXXXXXXXX" with YOUR referral code, you find this in your control panel under "Referrals" :thumb


My site: http://emilydelph.smugmug.com/

I added the above to my Javascript, but a wierd thing is happenning. Whenever I display any page on my site for the first time (after closing my browser or deleting my browser cache), my Referral number DOES NOT appear in the SmugMugURL in the mini footer. HOWEVER if I reload the page using my browser's reload button, my Referral number DOES appear in the SmugMug URL. I'm wondering if something is preventing the Javascript form executing the first time the page is displayed. Any ideas? Thanks.

[Oakley]

Ok, so it's not a lot of money. But its money none the less.

I just realized that I SEVEN complete strangers have signed up using my referral. Which means that this automatic referral thingy is working! Woot!!!

My stats:

In Trial: 3
Potential: $30
Total sold: 12
Total earned: $120
Used: 9
Spent: $90
Remaining: $30

It's not much - but it's something - and I didn't have to lift a finger.

Cheers!

[DJKennedy]

Ok, so it's not a lot of money. But its money none the less.

I just realized that I SEVEN complete strangers have signed up using my referral. Which means that this automatic referral thingy is working! Woot!!!

My stats:

In Trial: 3
Potential: $30
Total sold: 12
Total earned: $120
Used: 9
Spent: $90
Remaining: $30

It's not much - but it's something - and I didn't have to lift a finger.

Cheers!


I agree - its just nice that we CAN do this, saving us money when (if) we continue using SM (which I am). My latest renewal was $30 cheaper due to referrals.

[ilbcnu]

I can't see to get the referral link on the bottom of home page.. I have put

function AddReferralCode() {
var links = this.getElementsByTagName("A");
if (links && (links.length != 0)) {
var smugLink = links.item(0);
smugLink.href = "http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=Ct6BUoeWFKkjw";
}
}
YE.onAvailable('footer', AddReferralCode);

in the footer java script and nothing changes? Code inserted after = above is mine according to control panel info.

behindthezoom.com
Amanda

[ilbcnu]

I think I've got it now - thanks:thumb

[CosmicVoyager]

I still cannot get the referral link to work in the footer (http://www.darkroomreflections.com). I've added the code to the bottom Javascript with my referral code, but it doesn't seem to be showing. When I hover over the "Powered by SmugMug" link I only see "http://www.smugmug.com". If I click on the the link and go to "Try It" the coupon code is blank. Any help appreciated!

[jfriend]

I still cannot get the referral link to work in the footer (http://www.darkroomreflections.com) (http://www.darkroomreflections.com%29). I've added the code to the bottom Javascript with my referral code, but it doesn't seem to be showing. When I hover over the "Powered by SmugMug" link I only see "http://www.smugmug.com". If I click on the the link and go to "Try It" the coupon code is blank. Any help appreciated!
You added this HTML to your footer:

<div id="footer">&copy; 2008 Phong Co. All rights reserved.</div>

which is a conflicting id="footer" so the code can't find the Smugmug footer (it's finding your footer instead). Change the ID on your footer to something like "my_footer" and then change any corresponding CSS you have to that new ID and the code should start working fine.

[CosmicVoyager]

Change the ID on your footer to something like "my_footer" and then change any corresponding CSS you have to that new ID and the code should start working fine.

Hey that worked (but you knew it would)! Thanks, you guys are awesome!