CloudSponge

CloudSponge is a contact picker that adds address book import to websites. Users can choose friends from their webmail or phone contacts instead of typing email addresses into referral, invitation or e-card forms.

What CloudSponge offers

• Contact picker — buttons that import from the major address books and webmail platforms worldwide.
• Customisable menu — site owners choose which providers appear, or place provider logos directly on the page.
• Easy installation — guides for plain HTML sites and WordPress, and for replacing mailto links.
• WordPress plugin — a sharing plugin for WordPress sites.
• Google OAuth help — guidance on preparing the demo video Google requires.

Who it works with

Online shops, social networks, CRM products and any site with refer-a-friend forms, invitation lists or find-a-friend searches. The company says more than 5,000 businesses use it and that customers often see referrals roughly double.

Key facts

• Trial: a two-week trial and a five-minute installation are advertised.