Referrals

What Is a Referral on Tutorwise?

A referral happens when someone joins Tutorwise or makes a booking as a result of a recommendation you shared — such as a referral link, QR code, or direct recommendation.

Tutorwise automatically tracks referrals and allocates rewards when qualifying bookings are completed.

How Referrals Work (Overview)

Tutorwise referrals follow three simple steps:

1. Get Your Referral Link or QR Code

Every Tutorwise user has a unique referral link and QR code available from their dashboard.

2. Share with Tutors or Clients

You can refer in multiple ways:

• Invite tutors to join Tutorwise
• Invite clients to book tutoring
• Recommend tutors to clients you already know
• Promote Tutorwise locally or online

Tutorwise records referral attribution automatically when someone signs up or books using your link or QR code.

3. Earn Referral Rewards

When a referred tutor or client completes a paid booking, Tutorwise calculates referral rewards automatically.

Types of Referrals on Tutorwise

Tutorwise supports different referral roles using the same underlying system.

Referring Tutors (Supply-Side Referrals)

If you invite a tutor to join Tutorwise:

• You earn referral rewards when that tutor delivers paid lessons or sells products
• Attribution is recorded when the tutor signs up
• Rewards may continue on future qualifying activity

Referring Clients (Demand-Side Referrals)

If you invite clients to Tutorwise:

• You earn referral rewards when referred clients book and complete paid sessions
• Works both online and offline
• Suitable for individuals, local businesses, or community groups

How Tutorwise Tracks Referrals

Tutorwise uses multiple secure methods to record referrals accurately, even when users move between devices or return later.

Attribution methods may include:

• Referral links
• Secure cookies
• Device-based checks
• Manual referral code entry during signup

Attribution and Fairness

Once a referral is recorded:

• Attribution is protected and used for future reward calculations
• The system prevents duplicate or conflicting claims
• Tutorwise applies safeguards to ensure referrals are credited appropriately

Referral Rewards (High-Level Explanation)

Referral rewards are:

• Calculated only after a paid session is completed
• Based on the booking value
• Subject to eligibility and platform rules
• Capped per transaction

Delegation (Working with Partners)

Tutorwise allows tutors to collaborate with partners through delegation.

Delegation lets a tutor choose to share referral rewards with an organisation or partner they work with.

Delegation Setup Guide

Setting Profile Default Delegation

Use case: You want all your referral commissions to go to a marketing partner.

Steps:

1. Go to Account → Referral Preferences
2. Click "Set Default Delegation"
3. Enter partner's referral code
4. Verify partner exists
5. Click "Save Default"

Setting Listing-Specific Delegation

Use case: You want a specific coffee shop to earn from your Math listing.

Steps:

1. Go to Listings
2. Click "Edit" on your Math listing
3. Scroll to "Delegation Settings"
4. Enter coffee shop's referral code
5. Click "Save Listing"

Finding Partners to Delegate To

How to find their referral code:

• Ask them directly
• They can find it in Referrals dashboard
• Format: 7 characters (e.g., ABC1234)

Referral Tips

Payments, Clearing & Withdrawals

Tutorwise makes getting paid simple with automatic payouts:

Automatic Payout System (NEW!)

How it works:

1. Booking completes → Commission created (status: Pending)
2. 7 days pass → Commission clears (status: Available)
3. Every Friday at 10am → Automatic payout to your bank
4. 2-3 business days → Money arrives in your account

Key details:

• Minimum payout amount: £25
• You can withdraw manually anytime from your dashboard
• Weekly automatic payouts happen every Friday
• Email notifications when commission is available and when paid

Manual Withdrawals

If you prefer, you can still withdraw manually:

1. Go to Financials
2. Check your available balance
3. Click "Withdraw"
4. Funds arrive in 2-3 business days

Important Notes

Tutorwise referrals are designed to be:

• Simple to use
• Fair and transparent
• Suitable for online and offline sharing
• Supportive of long-term collaboration

Examples with Step-by-Step Explanations

Tutorwise referrals work for tutors, clients, and agents — online or offline. Below are real-world examples explaining what happens, step by step.

1. Simple, Everyday Referrals

These are the most common referral journeys.

Example 1: Referring a Tutor (Supply-Side Agent)

Sarah knows James, a qualified maths tutor.

Sarah (Agent)
     │ shares referral link
     ▼
James (Tutor) signs up
     │
     ▼
James delivers paid lessons
     │
     ▼
Rewards allocated to Sarah

Steps:

1. Sarah shares her referral link with James
2. James signs up to Tutorwise using the link
3. James becomes an active tutor
4. James delivers paid lessons
5. Tutorwise allocates referral rewards to Sarah based on completed lessons

Example 2: Referring a Client (Demand-Side Agent)

A local shop promotes Tutorwise using a QR code.

Shop QR Code
     │
     ▼
Client signs up
     │
     ▼
Client books and pays
     │
     ▼
Lesson completed
     │
     ▼
Rewards allocated to shop

Steps:

1. The shop displays a Tutorwise QR code
2. A client scans the code and signs up
3. The client books and pays for a lesson
4. The lesson is completed
5. Tutorwise allocates referral rewards to the shop

Example 3: Tutor Referring a Client

David is already a tutor on Tutorwise.

David (Tutor)
     │ shares referral link
     ▼
Client signs up
     │
     ▼
Client books a lesson
     │
     ▼
Lesson completed → Rewards to David

Steps:

1. David shares his referral link with a client
2. The client signs up to Tutorwise
3. The client books and pays for a lesson
4. The lesson is completed
5. Tutorwise allocates referral rewards to David

2. Tutor-to-Tutor Collaboration

These examples show how tutors support each other.

Example 4: Tutor Recommends Another Tutor to a Client

A maths tutor recommends an English tutor.

Maths Tutor (Agent)
        │ recommends
        ▼
Client books English Tutor
        │
        ▼
Lesson completed → Rewards to Maths Tutor

Steps:

1. A client asks their maths tutor for an English tutor
2. The maths tutor shares a Tutorwise referral link
3. The client books an English tutor
4. The English lesson is completed
5. Tutorwise allocates referral rewards to the maths tutor

Example 5: Client Books Multiple Tutors Over Time

A client joins once but books different tutors later.

Referral
   │
Client
   │
┌───┼────┐
▼   ▼    ▼
Tutor A Tutor B Tutor C

Steps:

1. A client signs up via a referral
2. The client books Tutor A
3. Later, the same client books Tutor B and Tutor C
4. Tutorwise evaluates referral rewards per completed booking

3. Offline & Delayed Behaviour

Real referrals don't always convert immediately.

Example 6: Offline Introduction, Online Booking Later

Offline conversation
        │
        ▼
Client later signs up
        │
        ▼
Client books lesson
        │
        ▼
Lesson completed → Rewards allocated

Steps:

1. An agent mentions Tutorwise in person
2. The client signs up later
3. The client books and pays for a lesson
4. The lesson is completed
5. Tutorwise allocates referral rewards

Example 7: Client Returns Days or Weeks Later

Day 1: Click referral link
Day 10: Sign up
Day 14: Book lesson
Day 21: Lesson completed → Reward

Steps:

1. A client clicks a referral link
2. The client leaves without signing up
3. The client returns days or weeks later
4. The client signs up and books
5. After lesson completion, rewards are allocated

Example 8: Manual Referral Code Entry

Signup
  │
  ▼
Enter referral code
  │
  ▼
Referral recorded
  │
  ▼
Future bookings → Rewards

Steps:

1. A client or tutor signs up
2. They manually enter a referral code
3. Tutorwise records the referral
4. Future completed lessons trigger rewards

4. Delegation & Partnerships

Used by agencies, schools, and organised groups.

Example 9: Tutor Delegates Rewards to an Organisation

Tutor
  │ delegates rewards
  ▼
Organisation receives rewards

Steps:

1. A tutor enables delegation
2. Referral rewards are assigned to the organisation
3. Tutorwise pays the organisation instead of the tutor

Example 10: Organisation Promoting Multiple Tutors

Organisation QR Code
        │
        ▼
Clients & Tutors sign up
        │
        ▼
Bookings completed
        │
        ▼
Rewards allocated to organisation

Steps:

1. An organisation shares a referral QR code
2. Clients and tutors sign up
3. Lessons are booked and completed
4. Tutorwise allocates rewards to the organisation

5. Fairness & Conflict Resolution

Tutorwise avoids duplication and abuse.

Example 11: Multiple Recommendations, One Booking

Agent A   Agent B   Agent C
     \      |      /
           Client
              │
              ▼
           One booking
              │
              ▼
       One reward allocated

Steps:

1. A client hears about Tutorwise from multiple agents
2. The client books a lesson
3. Tutorwise determines the eligible referral
4. Only one reward is allocated

Example 12: Referral After Account Creation

Client signs up
      │
Later receives referral
      │
Future booking → Reward allocated

Steps:

1. A client signs up without a referral
2. The client later receives a referral link or code
3. Future bookings are evaluated for rewards

6. Role Flexibility

Users can change how they participate.

Example 13: Client Becomes an Agent Later

Client
  │ shares referral
  ▼
New users sign up
  │
  ▼
Lessons completed → Rewards

Steps:

1. A client signs up and uses Tutorwise
2. The client later shares a referral link
3. New users sign up and book lessons
4. Tutorwise allocates referral rewards

Example 14: Mixed Role Interaction

Agent
  │
Tutor ──▶ Client ──▶ Booking

Steps:

1. An agent introduces Tutorwise
2. A tutor engages a client
3. The client books a lesson
4. The lesson is completed
5. Tutorwise allocates rewards correctly

Simple Mental Model (Remember This)

Introduce Tutorwise
        │
Someone joins or books
        │
Lesson completed
        │
Reward allocated

Referrals for Organisations

If you're part of an organisation or creating one, you get access to advanced referral management tools beyond basic individual referrals.

Organisation Referral Pipeline

Track referrals through a simple 4-stage automatic conversion pipeline:

Pipeline Stages (Automatic):

1. Referred - Invitation sent, waiting for signup
2. Signed Up - Account created, waiting for first booking
3. Converted - First booking completed, 10% commission earned!
4. Expired - Automatically expires after 90 days without conversion

Management Features:

• View all referrals by status
• Monitor conversion rates and drop-offs
• Track commission earned per referral
• Compare member performance
• Filter by date range (30d, 90d, all-time)
• Export referral data

Learn More: See Organisation Referral Pipeline for full guide.

Team Gamification & Achievements

Compete with teammates and track performance through:

Achievement System:

• 5 tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond
• Achievement types: Referral milestones, conversion rate, commission earned, streaks, monthly leader
• Automatic unlocking based on performance

Streak Tracking:

• Current streak (consecutive days with activity)
• Longest streak (lifetime record)
• Breaks after 24 hours of inactivity

Monthly Challenges:

• Challenge types: Most referrals, highest conversion, fastest conversion, team total
• Winners announced monthly
• Custom rewards set by organisation owner

Team Leaderboard:

• Ranked by total referrals or earnings
• Toggle all-time vs monthly view
• See rank, conversions, conversion rate, earnings

Learn More: See Gamification & Achievements for details.

Commission Splits & Management

Organisations can configure sophisticated commission structures:

Organisation-Level Settings:

• Default organisation vs member commission split
• Per-member custom rates (override defaults)
• Minimum booking value threshold
• Payout threshold configuration
• Payment completion requirements

Commission Tracking:

• Total, paid, and pending commissions
• Per-member performance and rank
• Monthly metrics

Export Functionality:

• CSV or JSON format
• Date range filters
• Payout status filters (pending, paid, all)
• Member-specific or organisation-wide

Learn More: See Commission Management for full configuration guide.

Task Management for Referral Follow-Ups

Link referrals to tasks for systematic follow-up:

Task Features:

• Link tasks to specific referrals
• Set priorities (Low, Medium, High, Urgent)
• Assign to team members
• Track progress through Kanban pipeline
• Add comments and file attachments
• Set due dates and approval requirements

Learn More: See Task Management for complete workflow.

Quick Links

• Referrals Dashboard — View your referral activity and rewards
• Account Settings — Set up delegation preferences
• Listings — Configure listing-specific delegation
• How to Get Paid — Learn about withdrawals

Start Referring Today: Get your referral link in the Referrals Dashboard and start earning commission!