How to Get Rewarded for Recommending WHC

You’re already talking about WHC. The real question is: do you want free hosting… or extra cash?

A lot of people recommend us without realizing that there are two very different ways to get rewarded. One is effortless and casual. The other can turn into a real side income. Let’s break it down.

What is Refer a Friend?

Perfect for: WHC clients with a Web Hosting plan who want to recommend WHC to friends, family, or colleagues.

If you love WHC’s hosting, why keep it to yourself? Refer a Friend is a simple reward offer designed to thank you for sharing WHC with the people around you. No setup, no tracking, no marketing skills needed.

How it works:

1. Log in to your WHC Client Area.
2. Go to the “Benefits” section and open the Refer a Friend tab.
3. Grab your unique referral link.
4. Share it with anyone looking for reliable Canadian web hosting.
5. When your friend signs up for any yearly Web Hosting plan and stays for at least 45 days, you both get 3 months of free hosting added at the end of your billing cycle.

It’s that easy! You help a friend get great hosting, and both of you get rewarded. 🎁

Important details:

• Refer a Friend applies only to Web Hosting plans.
• Both you and your friend must have an active hosting plan.
• Rewards are automatically applied — no extra steps required.

If you don’t currently have a hosting plan with WHC, you won’t be able to benefit from this reward offer (but keep reading, the Affiliate Program might be a better fit!).

What is the Affiliate Program?

Perfect for: bloggers, web designers, marketers, or anyone with a larger audience or client base.

Want to earn cash instead of free hosting? The Affiliate Program lets you promote WHC and earn a commission for every new customer who signs up through your unique affiliate link.

How it works:

1. Sign up for the Affiliate Program by filling out the form, or activate your affiliate dashboard directly from your Client Area if you already have a WHC account. (It’s free!)
2. Get access to your affiliate dashboard, where you’ll find your affiliate link, visual assets, and performance and earnings stats.
3. Share your link on your website, blog, social media or directly with your clients.
4. Earn a fixed commission for each qualifying purchase made through your link.

Affiliate commissions & payouts:

• You earn a fixed amount per sale (the amount varies depending on the product purchased). For example, referring 4 Web Pro plans earns you $200 ($50 per referral). These commissions can add up quickly as you share WHC with your audience!
• Each sale is confirmed after 60 days to ensure the sale is final and not refunded.
• Once your earnings reach $100, you can request a payout.
• Payments are made in CAD only, via PayPal, Interac e-Transfer, or WHC credit.

One important rule to know

You can’t refer yourself, as tempting as that would be. 😉

If you’re creating a WHC account for a client, make sure it’s created under the client’s name and information. Accounts created under your own name are considered self-purchases and won’t be eligible for commission.
If you need access later, the client can simply add you as a user from their Client Area.

This option requires a bit more effort than Refer a Friend. You’ll need to actively promote WHC, but it’s a great way to create a steady income stream if you have a network or audience.

💡Key differences at a glance

🤔 So, which one's for you?

• Choose Refer a Friend if you simply want to recommend WHC to a few friends or clients and enjoy free hosting months with no setup required.
• Go for the Affiliate Program if you’re promoting WHC to a broader audience, prefer earning cash commissions, and are ready to put in some effort (creating content, sharing resources, or actively recommending WHC).
• You can even join both! The programs are complementary; just remember that Refer a Friend applies only to Web Hosting plans.

Ready to get started?

Whether you’re helping a friend find great hosting or building a revenue stream through affiliate marketing, WHC offers flexible ways to reward you for spreading the word.

👉 Already a WHC client and want to earn 3 free months of hosting?
Log in to your Client Area to access your Refer a Friend link and start sharing.

👉 Become an Affiliate
Apply to become an Affiliate or, if you’re already a WHC client, simply activate your affiliate dashboard from the “Affiliates” section in your Client Area.

Start sharing, start earning, and help more Canadians discover trusted, local web hosting with WHC! 🇨🇦