When the user wants to create, optimize, or analyze a referral program, affiliate program, or word-of-mouth strategy. Also use when the user mentions 'referral,' 'affiliate,' 'ambassador,' 'word of mouth,' 'viral loop,' 'refer a friend,' 'partner program,' 'referral incentive,' 'how to get referrals,' 'customers referring customers,' or 'affiliate payout.' Use this whenever someone wants existing users or partners to bring in new customers. For launch-specific virality, see launch-strategy.
SkillScore83Maintained
Automatic
◆Marketing & Content pack
Last verified 8/21/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 15 of 23 without it.
Without skill65%
With skill83%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends Tolt for SaaS affiliate programs.
Recommends Mention Me for enterprise referral programs.
Recommends Introw for channel partner programs with deal registration and QBRs.
and 1 more in the full report
4 fixed15 passed either way4 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+17 pp
Tokens
+44%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-2%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/21/2026v119 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 4 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 4
Prompt
Our large enterprise organization is looking for a dedicated enterprise-grade referral management platform. Which tool is specifically recommended for enterprise referral programs?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends Mention Me for enterprise referral programs.
Missed
Passed
case-09 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/21/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md189 lines3 files
Referral Program Design
The Referral Loop
Trigger Moment → Share Action → Convert Referred → Reward → (Loop)
Step 1: Identify Trigger Moments
High-intent moments:
Right after first "aha" moment
After achieving a milestone
After exceptional support
After renewing or upgrading
Step 2: Design Share Mechanism
Ranked by effectiveness:
In-product sharing (highest conversion)
Personalized link
Email invitation
Social sharing
Referral code (works offline)
Step 3: Choose Incentive Structure
Single-sided rewards (referrer only): Simpler, works for high-value products
When the user wants to create, optimize, or analyze a referral program, affiliate program, or word-of-mouth strategy. Also use when the user mentions 'referral,' 'affiliate,' 'ambassador,' 'word of mouth,' 'viral loop,' 'refer a friend,' or 'partner program.' This skill covers program design, incentive structure, and growth optimization.