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A compact, selectively updated list of software, services, opportunities, and everyday resources worth keeping on your radar.

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Browse by category when you are looking for a useful next step, without digging through a giant directory.

Development

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Hostinger

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral link for Hostinger hosting, VPS, 1-Click OpenClaw, and email plans.

Why I use it

I recommend Hostinger as a practical option for getting websites and online projects hosted without making the setup feel overly complicated.

Good for
  • Web hosting
  • VPS
  • Domains
Referral benefit

Friend can receive up to 20% off at checkout, while the referrer can earn up to 20% of the referred customer's first qualifying purchase.

Terms / requirements
Summary

A qualifying referral uses the link to buy an eligible service, keeps the account active without refunding for at least 45 days, and makes their first purchase in that product category. Reward amounts depend on the order value.

Key requirements
  • Friend must use the referral link and purchase an eligible service in a qualifying category.
  • Eligible services include Cloud Hosting, Agency Hosting, VPS, Hostinger Email, Email Marketing, Hostinger Horizons, Shared Hosting, Website Builder, and 1-Click OpenClaw, subject to the subscription-length rules in Hostinger's terms.
  • Domain-related services are not eligible for referral rewards.
  • The referred customer must not refund the purchase and must remain an active user for at least 45 days.
  • Rewards apply to a referred customer's first product in a new eligible category, not to subsequent purchases in the same category.
  • PayPal payouts require at least $50 in earnings; wire transfers require at least $200; Hostinger Balance requires at least $0.10.
  • Hostinger Balance rewards are paid immediately at the threshold; PayPal payouts are processed daily and wire transfers weekly on Thursdays.
  • Hostinger's program rules prohibit spam, bots, paid ads, and self-referrals.
  • No active referral for 6 months can result in the referral account being canceled, though you can rejoin later.
  • Hostinger may change, pause, end, or cancel rewards for fraud, abuse, policy violations, or uncollected customer funds.
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Bright Data

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral link for Bright Data, a web data platform for collecting, accessing, and working with public web data at scale.

Why I use it

I include Bright Data because it is useful for projects that need structured access to web data, research workflows, proxies, scraping infrastructure, and data-driven product experiments.

Good for
  • Web data
  • Research
  • Data collection
Referral benefit

Referrer can earn a 50% revenue share, up to $2,500 per customer. Bright Data also describes a $100 credit when a referred customer spends $100, with an optional account-credit payout bonus.

Terms / requirements
Summary

Bright Data's referral program rewards users for sharing a unique referral link. A referred customer must sign up through the link and become a paying customer for referral rewards to apply.

Key requirements
  • Referral must sign up through the unique Bright Data referral link.
  • Referral rewards apply when the referred customer subscribes to or spends on a paid Bright Data plan.
  • Bright Data describes a 50% revenue share, capped at $2,500 per customer.
  • Bright Data also describes a $100 credit when a referred customer spends $100.
  • Referrers can track referral progress and earnings through the Bright Data account dashboard.
  • Referrers may choose account credits instead of cash rewards, with an additional 5% bonus according to the provided referral information.
  • Referral program rules may differ from Bright Data's affiliate program, which is intended for broader marketer, blogger, or influencer promotion.
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Learning

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Handshake AI

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral program for eligible candidates joining Handshake AI as contractors for paid AI fellowship and project work.

Why I use it

I use Handshake AI because it creates a structured path into paid AI project work, with flexible contractor opportunities and project-based onboarding that can help people build practical experience.

Good for
  • AI contractors
  • Paid AI work
  • Flexible projects
Referral benefit

Help someone find meaningful AI work. If they qualify and work enough approved hours, the referrer can earn 10% of their rate for each eligible hour, capped at 40 hours.

Terms / requirements
Summary

Referral flow: share the referral link, the candidate signs up and gets matched to a project, payouts start once the referral works 10 approved hours, and bonuses can continue for eligible hours worked up to the 40-hour cap.

Key requirements
  • Referrer must have an active Handshake AI account at referral time and when any bonus is paid.
  • Referred contractor must be new to Handshake AI with no prior account or participation.
  • Referred contractor must create an account using the referrer's unique referral link from the Referral tab.
  • Referred contractor must complete Handshake AI onboarding and project-specific onboarding for any project on the platform.
  • Referred contractor must complete at least 10 hours of approved paid production work within 6 months of account creation.
  • Project matching depends on contractor qualifications and project availability; Handshake does not guarantee placement.
  • Bonuses begin after the referred contractor reaches 10 paid production hours and continue for eligible approved hours until the maximum bonus is reached or the 6-month window expires.
  • Maximum total bonus per qualified referral is 40 times the referral bonus rate.
  • Handshake may withhold or delay bonuses for suspected fraud, referral gaming, or violations, and may modify, pause, or end the program at any time.
  • Review the referral page for the current Handshake AI program terms before applying.
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Mercor

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral program for people joining Mercor to find AI-related work and project opportunities.

Why I use it

I use Mercor because it connects people with AI-focused opportunities and makes it easier to share relevant work with friends, classmates, and professional connections who are looking for flexible project-based roles.

Good for
  • AI opportunities
  • Career growth
  • Remote work
Referral benefit

Referrer can earn 20% of the referral's hourly pay, bonuses, and one-time payments from their first billable hour across Mercor projects until the earnings cap is reached.

Terms / requirements
Summary

Mercor's referral rewards use an earnings-sharing model. Referrers earn 20% of a hired referral's earnings, including hourly pay, bonuses, and one-time payments, until reaching the earnings cap set by the referral's first accepted job offer.

Key requirements
  • Referral must join Mercor through the referral link.
  • Referral must not have been previously referred by another individual; only the initial referrer qualifies.
  • Referral earnings apply only when the candidate is hired after the referral event and begins billable work.
  • Referral share is 20% of hourly pay, bonuses, and one-time payments.
  • Earnings-sharing applies across all Mercor projects the referral works on until the earnings cap is reached.
  • Hourly contract earnings cap is 4x the referral's hourly rate from their first accepted job offer.
  • Deliverable or task-based contract earnings caps are set by the contract terms.
  • Sign-ups that are not ultimately hired, hours worked before the referral is officially recorded, and candidates already associated with another referrer do not qualify.
  • Mercor has a daily cap of 100 referrals per day.
  • Referral earnings are released twice per week, on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST.
  • Payments are generally made through Stripe, or Wise where Stripe is not supported.
  • Referral progress and earnings are tracked in the Mercor referrals dashboard.
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Codecademy

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral offer for Codecademy Pro, Plus, and Pro Student annual subscriptions.

Why I use it

I use Codecademy for structured, hands-on lessons that make it easier to keep building practical coding skills through consistent practice.

Good for
  • Coding practice
  • Students
  • Skill building
Referral benefit

Friends save 50% on an eligible annual Codecademy Pro, Plus, or Pro Student plan. The referrer receives a $20 USD gift card or local-currency equivalent after a valid referral.

Terms / requirements
Summary

Eligible friends must use the referral link to purchase an annual Codecademy Pro, Plus, or Pro Student subscription. Rewards are subject to verification and Codecademy's current referral program terms.

Key requirements
  • Referrer and referred person must be at least 18 years old.
  • Friend must be an individual, not a business entity, and complete the referral process through the personal referral link.
  • Friend must purchase an eligible annual Codecademy Pro, Plus, or Pro Student plan to receive the advertised discount.
  • Referral rewards are subject to verification and may be delayed while Codecademy investigates a referral.
  • Referrers may make up to 25 referrals per session and 500 referrals throughout the program.
  • Self-referrals, false accounts, bots, bulk distribution, spam, and distribution to strangers are prohibited.
  • Personal sharing requires appropriate recipient consent and compliance with applicable privacy and anti-spam laws.
  • Codecademy employees, affiliates, and promotional-agency employees are not eligible; the program is not available in India.
  • Codecademy may change, pause, or end the program at any time.
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Finance

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Amazon

Referral link
Offer overview

Prime Visa / Amazon Visa referral link for friends who want to apply for an Amazon card.

Why I use it

I use Amazon because it is convenient, flexible, and reliable for everyday purchases, school needs, tech gear, and quick essentials. The rewards and card benefits make it even more useful when I am already shopping there regularly.

Good for
  • Online shopping
  • Everyday purchases
  • Students
Referral benefit

Referrer may earn a $50 Amazon Gift Card for each approved Prime Visa or Amazon Visa referral, up to $500 per calendar year.

Terms / requirements
Summary

Based on the referral page: friends apply through the unique link or QR code, the referral is rewarded only when the friend is approved for the card, and annual referral rewards are capped at $500 in Amazon Gift Cards.

Key requirements
  • Friend must apply for the Prime Visa or Amazon Visa through the unique referral link or QR code.
  • Referral reward is tied to card approval.
  • Referrer can earn up to $500 in Amazon Gift Cards per calendar year, Jan 1 through Dec 31.
  • If sending the link by text, confirm you have recipient consent and send it yourself without bots or automated mass distribution.
  • Review the referral page for the current Amazon offer terms before applying.
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Chase Freedom

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral link for eligible Chase Freedom Unlimited and Chase Freedom Flex credit card applications.

Good for
  • Cash back
  • Credit cards
  • Everyday spending
Referral benefit

Referrer may earn $50 cash back for each friend approved for an eligible Chase Freedom card, up to $500 cash back per year.

Terms / requirements
Summary

Share the unique referral link with friends who want to apply for an eligible Chase Freedom card. A referral reward is earned only when the friend uses the link and is approved for a new card.

Key requirements
  • Friend must use the unique referral link to apply for an eligible Chase Freedom credit card.
  • Eligible cards shown include Chase Freedom Unlimited and Chase Freedom Flex.
  • Referral reward is earned when the referred friend is approved for a new eligible card.
  • Referrer reward is $50 cash back per approved referral, up to $500 cash back per year.
  • If sending the link by text message, confirm you have consent from each recipient.
  • Review the referral page for the current Chase offer terms before applying.
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SoFi

Referral link

A selection of SoFi referral offers for banking, credit health, crypto, personal loans, and student loan options.

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Coinbase

Referral link
Offer overview

Coinbase referral offer for eligible new U.S. customers who create an account through this link and make their first qualifying trade on standard Coinbase.

Why I use it

I use Coinbase to follow crypto markets and access a straightforward platform for buying, selling, and learning about digital assets.

Good for
  • Crypto
  • Investing
  • Beginners
Referral benefit

Eligible new customers can receive $20 in Bitcoin after making their first qualifying trade of $15 or more. The current referral offer allows up to 10 successful referrals, or up to $200 in Bitcoin rewards.

Terms / requirements
Summary

After a new customer signs up through the referral link and makes a qualifying first trade of at least $15 on standard Coinbase, Coinbase says the $20 Bitcoin bonus is generally issued about 48 hours later. Terms and offers can change.

Key requirements
  • Be a new Coinbase customer in the United States; the referral page excludes Washington state residents.
  • Create the account through the unique referral link so the referral is recorded at signup.
  • Make a first qualifying trade of $15 or more on standard Coinbase.
  • Trades made through Coinbase Advanced do not count toward this standard Coinbase referral offer.
  • The current offer allows up to 10 successful referrals; creating multiple accounts is not allowed.
  • Rewards, eligibility, and timing are determined by Coinbase and may change. Cryptocurrency is volatile and this is not investment advice.
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Webull

Referral link
Offer overview

Webull referral offer for eligible new users who open an account through the referral link and complete the qualifying initial deposit.

Why I use it

I use Webull to follow markets, research securities, and keep a separate view of investing tools and account activity.

Good for
  • Investing
  • Trading
  • Market research
Referral benefit

Current referral reward: I can receive 20 fractional shares when an eligible new user opens an account through this link and makes an initial deposit of $100 or more. Each share is valued between $3 and $300, subject to Webull's terms.

Terms / requirements
Summary

After an eligible referral opens an account through the unique link and completes an initial deposit of at least $100, referral rewards are issued within 10 calendar days after the deposit settles.

Key requirements
  • Open a new Webull account through the unique referral link.
  • Make an initial deposit of $100 or more through the referred account.
  • Rewards are issued within 10 calendar days after the initial deposit settles.
  • The offer provides up to 20 fractional shares; each share is valued between $3 and $300 according to the referral page.
  • The referral page states a maximum of 10 referral rewards per user.
  • Terms, eligibility, available securities, and reward values may change. Review Webull's current terms before participating.
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Cash App

Referral link
Offer overview

Referral offer for new Cash App users who enter code 7694RFR and complete the qualifying payment steps.

Why I use it

I use Cash App for quick, straightforward money transfers when splitting costs or sending payments to people I know.

Good for
  • Payments
  • Money transfers
  • Everyday use
Referral benefit

$5 for you and $5 for the referrer after you complete the qualifying signup, payment-method, and $5 transfer requirements.

Terms / requirements
Summary

New users can earn $5 by entering referral code 7694RFR, linking an eligible payment method, and sending at least $5 within the required timeframe.

Key requirements
  • Enter referral code 7694RFR when creating a new Cash App account.
  • Link a new debit card or bank account to the Cash App account. People under 18 can activate a Cash App Card instead.
  • Send at least $5 within 14 days of entering the referral code.
  • Both the new user and referrer receive the $5 bonus after the qualifying steps are completed.
  • Terms apply and Cash App may change eligibility or program rules.
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