Platform
Create a trusted Guide for any life situation
Who do you recommend? What do I need? — one link, organized by situation.
ReferLyst Guides are shareable vendor lists built around real-life moments — new homeowner, storm recovery, wedding planning, moving to a new city, new baby. When something happens, people ask Facebook. Give them a tap-to-call Guide instead of a messy thread.
Live demo
See Sarah's New Homeowner Guide
Twelve categories from home inspector through locksmith — tap-to-call vendors with notes, built for first-time buyers after closing instead of a Facebook post.
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The problem
Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.
- People search by problem, not by business category
- Facebook posts disappear and get noisy
- Yelp stars don't tell you who your neighbor actually trusts
- Spreadsheets and Notes aren't shareable or mobile-friendly
- No one owns public trusted situation lists yet
What you get
Situation-first categories
New homeowner, storm recovery, wedding — seed categories that match how people actually ask for help.
Tap-to-call vendor cards
Inspector, roofer, plumber, DJ, pediatrician — phone, text, email, and notes on every pick.
One link to share everywhere
Closing packets, group pins, email signatures, and Nextdoor replies — update once.
Monetize featured placement
Realtors, group admins, and locals charge vendors to join or sponsor a spot on the Guide.
Discover & trust signals
Guides can opt into Discover so locals find curated situation lists — not random ads.
How it works
- 1
Build your hub
Add vendors you trust — or let them apply via your join link.
- 2
Publish lists
Create public pages for clients, groups, or followers. Pick who appears on each.
- 3
Share one link
Pin in group chats, bios, emails, and QR codes. Update once — link stays current.
Built for
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Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between a Lyst and a Guide?
- A Lyst is any shareable list. A Guide is a Lyst built for a specific life situation — new homeowner, storm recovery, wedding — with categories that match how people ask for help.
- Do I need a new product to create a Guide?
- No. Pick the Guide template at create time, choose a life situation, add vendors with tap-to-call info, and share your link.
- Can realtors monetize a New Homeowner Guide?
- Yes. On Pro, run paid vendor joins so inspectors, lenders, and contractors pay for featured placement on your Guide.
Related solutions
See also: Use case — ReferLyst Guides
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