METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOCIAL REFERRALS
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1. A method for providing referrals within a social network, the method comprising:
- receiving a request for a referral from a first user;
identifying a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of users are linked to the first user in a social network;
transmitting the request to the plurality of users;
receiving at least one referral from at least one of the plurality of users; and
providing the at least one referral to the first user.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for providing referrals within a social network are provided. In some embodiments, a request for a referral may be received from a first user. Referrals may include, for example, referrals for businesses or service providers. A plurality of users may be identified, where the plurality of users are linked to the first user (e.g., directly or indirectly) in a social network. The request may be transmitted to the plurality of users, and at least one referral may be received from at least one of the plurality of users. The received at least one referral may be provided to the first user.
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1. A method for providing referrals within a social network, the method comprising:
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receiving a request for a referral from a first user; identifying a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of users are linked to the first user in a social network; transmitting the request to the plurality of users; receiving at least one referral from at least one of the plurality of users; and providing the at least one referral to the first user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for providing referrals within a social network, the system comprising:
processing equipment configured to perform operations comprising; receiving a request for a referral from a first user; identifying a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of users are linked to the first user in a social network; transmitting the request to the plurality of users; receiving at least one referral from at least one of the plurality of users; and providing the at least one referral to the first user. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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