Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What is a good customer referral rate?

Answer

What counts as a good referral rate depends on your industry, but there are useful benchmarks to aim for and levers to raise it.

  • Typical programs: Most successful ones see 2 to 5% of customers actively referring others.
  • Professional services: Accounting and consulting can reach 50% or higher.
  • The lever: Make referring easy and rewarding, with a simple ask and a clear incentive.

If you are below the range, the usual fix is reducing friction and giving customers a tangible prompt to share.

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