I would like to have a referral code using a link based referral if possible and using a additional profile field with the username of the referrer.

I have 2 profile fields for referrals:
#8 = Referrer
#9 = Referred (number)

I would also like a user link on the mini profile linking to the referrer

My forum: http://xenqarnarp.vforums.co.uk/

Hi,

We've got something being worked on which should make something along these lines possible. Hopefully I'll be able to get it released to all forums towards the end of next week

What is it that you are working on and how will it help with my request?

Hi,

This was the feature I was referring to:

http://blog.hostedmessageboards.com/2009/12/custom-registration-process/

It enables you to add extra fields to the registration form, such as a referrer field. From there, it should be pretty simple for someone to setup a system which enables this field to be automatically populated using a referral link. When I get chance, I will see about doing this

- Ross

Oh, thanks

Now that the feature is up and running how about a code for this now?

Um, anyone?

It's not possible to count the total referrals, but the auto filling in of that field is possible!

I want that much at least, I can count the number manually

Got a code for autofilling that field?

And with a username in that field how would I display it in the mini-profile so that it links to that user's page with the correct group, like:

Referred By: Ross
or
Referred By: Michael

I'll write the code later today to get it done for you.
I'm just in the process of working out how best to do it, 'cause currently it won't show like that, but it might be able to change it or something.

Alright

The only thing I really need at this point is to fill in the field on the registration page using the url like: /action/register/referrer/admin

Most likely using the string.match(RegExp) method in some way

Can you create an extra profile field with the text:

"Referrer:"

(without the quotes), and a link to the registration page on your forum where you're using this. Make sure that this extra profile field is visible on the register page.

Registration page: http://tfah.vforums.us/action/register

Try this in the main footer:

<script type = 'text/javascript'>
/* Referrer Code - Custom Field Version - Michael */
var f = 'custom4';
if(location.href.match(/\/r\/(.+?)($|\/)/))
     document.getElementsByName(f)[0].value = RegExp.$1;
</script>

I haven't tested it but it should work.

Then you can use the link http://tfah.vforums.us/action/register/r/admin
I'm using /r/username because many people might misspell referrer etc... And r keeps it nice and short.

Let me know if there's any problems.

It works, can explain a little with the RegExp you used to get the value, idk how to get a value out of RegExp

I would like another code related to this, I would like one that shows user's referral link on their profile but only to that person

Where would you like it showing...?

And to clarify, if you went to your profile, you would see your referral link?

Correct

Either above or below the sig or as a psuedo-link around where modify profile is at, the main thing is that people must be able notice it an understand what it is

Main Footer:

<script type = 'text/javascript'>
/* Referral Link in Profile - Wrighty */
if((location.href.match(/\/profile\/(.+?)(\/|$)/) && RegExp.$1 == vf_username) || location.href.match(/\/view_profile(\/|$)/)){
     with(a = document.createElement('a')){
          href = '#'
          innerHTML = "My Referral Link";
          onclick = function(){
               prompt("The below link is your referral link, use it to gain referrers.", "http://" + location.host + "/action/register/r/" + vf_username);
          }
     }
     with(get('span', 'tag', get('profile_links', 'id'))[0]){
          appendChild(document.createTextNode(" :: "));
          appendChild(a);
     }
}
</script>

Works

Glad it does.