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Turn each purchase into a sharing opportunity! With Gameball’s new embed feature, your customers can instantly access and share their unique referral link right from the checkout confirmation page.
This seamless, no-code solution encourages customers to spread the word about your store, boosting referrals and helping you grow your customer base—all with just one click after purchase.
Setup Requirements
Updated Shopify Theme
Your theme must support app blocks. Without this, the Gameball block will not be visible in the editor. Learn More.
Enable Gameball Embed Block
Go to the Shopify Theme Editor
In your Shopify admin, navigate to the Theme Editor.Activate App Embeds
From the left menu, click on App Embeds, search for "Gameball," and toggle it on.
Activate Gameball Program:
In the Gameball dashboard, make sure the toggle at the top-right is activated. Once this is enabled, you’ll be able to add the Gameball block.
Activate Referral Module:
In the Gameball dashboard, navigate to Referrals then activate the module.
Installing the Gameball Block
In Gameball, click Customize under the embedded block card.
You’ll be redirected to Shopify’s theme editor. If not, double-check the pre-requisites.
Sign in to your store through the theme editor to access the customer account template.
In the left sidebar under Order Details, select Add App Block > Apps, and search for "Checkout refer a friend"
Select the Checkout refer a friend app block and click Save.
Customizing the Referral Link Block Display
Style Customization
The checkout extensions have no style customization options. However, you can customize its position by simply dragging and dropping it to your desired location on the checkout page.
Content & Translation
In the Gameball dashboard, go to Widget > Content.
In the Embedded Block tab, edit the displayed text as needed and click Save.
How it Works
Guest (Not Logged-In) Customers
If you are not logged in, the extension will prompt you to log in or register to be able to refer your friends and earn the referral reward.
Logged-In Customers
When the logged-in customer reaches the thank you page after placing an order, the extension will be displayed, allowing the customer to copy their referral link and share it with their friends.
Benefits:
Encourage immediate sharing: Displaying the referral prompt right after an order is completed taps into the customer’s post-purchase enthusiasm, increasing the likelihood of referrals.
Boost customer acquisition: Leveraging recent buyers’ excitement can lead to more personal recommendations, attracting high-quality new customers through word-of-mouth.
Important Notes
The referral link block will automatically hide if:
The referral program is deactivated.
The customer is excluded from the program.
The Gameball program is deactivated.
Your account plan doesn’t support this feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Referral Link Block be displayed on other pages?
Currently, the referral link block can only be embedded on the checkout confirmation page.Does this feature work with Shopify's New Customer Accounts?
No, this feature is only compatible with Shopify’s Classic customer accounts.What if I downgrade my plan?
The referral link block will automatically hide if your plan no longer supports this feature.
For additional help, feel free to contact us at [support@gameball.co].