Navigating the Platform (Mobile vs Desktop)

Last updated: 15 January 2026

Navigating the Platform (Mobile vs Desktop)

Referr is designed to work seamlessly whether you're on your computer or on the go. Here's how to navigate the platform on different devices.


Desktop Navigation

On larger screens, you'll see the full navigation menu at the top of the page.

Main Navigation Bar

Menu Item What It Does
Dashboard Your home base with stats and quick actions
Explore Browse all available lead requests
Messages View and send messages to other users
Lead Requests Manage your lead requests (buyers)
Lead Sales Track your submitted leads (sellers)

Account Menu

Click your profile icon in the top-right corner to access:

  • Profile – View your public profile
  • Settings – Account, billing, notifications, and privacy
  • Help – Access help articles and support
  • Sign Out – Log out of your account

Quick Create

Look for the + Create button to quickly:

  • Create a new lead request (buyers)
  • Submit a lead (sellers)

Mobile Navigation

On mobile devices, the interface is optimized for touch and smaller screens.

Bottom Navigation Bar

Key sections are accessible from the bottom of your screen:

  • Home – Dashboard
  • Explore – Browse lead requests
  • Create – Quick create button (center)
  • Messages – Your conversations
  • Menu – Access more options

Hamburger Menu

Tap the menu icon (☰) to access:

  • Lead Requests
  • Lead Sales
  • Purchased Leads
  • Inbound Leads
  • Settings
  • Help & Support
  • Sign Out

Mobile-Optimized Features

Several features have mobile-specific layouts:

Messages:

  • On desktop: Three-column view (list, conversation, details)
  • On mobile: Full-screen conversation view

Lead Requests:

  • On desktop: Table view with all details
  • On mobile: Card-based view for easy scrolling

Forms:

  • On mobile: Simplified layouts with larger touch targets

Key Pages and How to Find Them

For Buyers

Task Desktop Mobile
View inbound leads Dashboard → Inbound Leads Menu → Inbound Leads
Create lead request + Create button Center button on bottom bar
Purchase a lead Inbound Leads → Purchase Inbound Leads → Tap lead → Purchase
Check billing Settings → Billing Menu → Settings → Billing

For Sellers

Task Desktop Mobile
Find lead requests Explore page Explore (bottom nav)
Submit a lead Explore → Select request → Submit Lead Same flow
Track submissions Dashboard → Lead Sales Menu → Lead Sales
Request payout Settings → Billing Menu → Settings → Billing

Search and Filters

Search Bar

The search bar (top of most pages) helps you find:

  • Lead requests by keyword
  • Categories
  • Users

Filters

Many pages have filter options:

Explore page filters:

  • Category (L1, L2, L3)
  • Location
  • Price range

Inbound leads filters:

  • All Inbound
  • Hottest (newest)
  • Best Quality (highest score)
  • Going Cold (needs attention)

Notifications

Desktop

Look for the bell icon in the top navigation bar. A red badge indicates unread notifications.

Mobile

Tap the bell icon in the header. Notifications appear as a dropdown or full-screen list.

Notification Types

  • New lead submitted (buyers)
  • Lead purchased (sellers)
  • New message
  • Payment processed
  • Payout completed

Tips for Smooth Navigation

  1. Bookmark key pages – Save frequently used pages for quick access
  2. Use keyboard shortcuts (desktop):
    • G then D – Go to Dashboard
    • G then E – Go to Explore
    • G then M – Go to Messages
  3. Pull to refresh (mobile) – Swipe down to refresh the current page
  4. Back navigation – Use the back arrow or browser back button

Accessibility

Referr supports:

  • Keyboard navigation – Tab through elements on desktop
  • Screen readers – Proper ARIA labels for assistive technology
  • High contrast – Works with system-level contrast settings

Next Steps


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