Refer Friends & Businesses.
Earn Real Rewards.
Love Discover Essex? Share it with people you know. For every friend or business that joins, you both earn rewards — marketplace credits, badges and more.
How It Works
Three simple steps to start earning
Share Your Link
Get your unique referral link from your dashboard and share it with friends, family or local businesses.
They Join Free
When someone signs up using your link, you both benefit. They get a great local platform — you earn rewards.
Earn Rewards
Unlock badges, marketplace credits and Enhanced listing boosts as you reach referral milestones.
Rewards for Everyone
Whether you're a resident or a business, there's something in it for you.
For Residents
Refer friends and family to earn marketplace credits you can use to boost your classified listings and get more visibility on items you're selling.
- 50 credits for your first referral
- Up to 1,000 credits at Platinum tier
- Credits can boost marketplace listings
- Exclusive community badges on your profile
For Businesses
Refer other local businesses and earn Enhanced listing time — extra visibility, priority placement and a verified badge on your listing.
- 7 days Enhanced with just 5 referrals
- Up to 3 months Enhanced at Platinum
- Referred businesses get 3 free Enhanced days
- Both sides win — it's a proper local handshake
Reward Tiers
The more you refer, the bigger the rewards
| Referrals | Badge | Resident Reward | Business Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Connector | 50 marketplace credits | Badge unlocked |
| 5 | Bronze Advocate | 150 marketplace credits | 7 days Enhanced listing |
| 10 | Silver Champion | 350 marketplace credits | 14 days Enhanced listing |
| 15 | Gold Ambassador | 600 marketplace credits | 1 month Enhanced listing |
| 25 | Platinum Partner | 1,000 marketplace credits | 3 months Enhanced listing |
Referral FAQs
What are marketplace credits?
Marketplace credits can be used to boost the visibility of your classified listings. A boosted listing appears higher in search results and gets more views from local buyers.
How do I get my referral link?
Sign up for a free account, go to your Dashboard, and click the "Referrals" tab. Your unique link will be there — just copy and share it.
What counts as a successful referral?
For resident referrals, they need to sign up using your link. For business referrals, they need to sign up AND create their first listing. Both trigger your reward.
Can I refer both residents and businesses?
Absolutely. Every referral counts towards your tier — whether they're a friend signing up to browse, or a business creating a listing.
Do rewards stack?
Yes. Each time you reach a new tier, the reward is added on top of previous rewards. The more you refer, the more you earn.
Is there a limit to how many people I can refer?
No limits at all. The more people you invite, the more rewards you unlock. Our top referrers have earned over 1,000 marketplace credits.
Start Earning Today
It takes 30 seconds to sign up and your referral link is ready immediately. Start sharing with friends and local businesses.