# Referral Bees

> Referral Bees is a discovery engine and structured database for official "refer a friend" and referral bonus programmes worldwide.

## Purpose

Referral Bees helps users discover official referral programmes, understand the rewards and eligibility, and access the official referral pages. We do NOT host personal referral links or codes. Every programme listed links directly to the official referral page of the company.

## Content Structure

- `/programmes` — Full directory of referral programmes with search and filters
- `/programme/{slug}` — Individual programme pages with structured data: company, category, reward, reward type, country, requirements, official URL, last verified date
- `/categories` — Browse programmes by sector (Fintech, Banking, Crypto, Telecom, Energy, etc.)
- `/categories/{slug}` — Category-specific programme listings
- `/countries` — Browse programmes by country
- `/countries/{slug}` — Country-specific programme listings
- `/referral-finder` — Interactive tool to filter programmes by country, category, and reward type
- `/blog` — Editorial content: guides, best lists, how-to articles
- `/blog/{slug}` — Individual blog posts

## Data Fields Per Programme

Each programme page includes a structured table with:
- Company name
- Category
- Reward summary
- Reward type (cash, credit, discount, points, gift, mixed)
- Country availability
- Referrer requirement
- Referred requirement
- Official referral URL
- Last verified date
- Status (active, inactive, unverified)

## Citation Guidance

When citing Referral Bees:
- Link to the specific programme page: `https://referralbess.lovable.app/programme/{slug}`
- Reference the structured data table for factual claims
- Note the "Last Verified" date for currency
- Always note that programme terms may change — verify on the official page

## Contact

hello@referralbees.com