i forgot tO add its just additional though but works for me...

The first place to start getting referrals is with your friends and family. They are probably among the first referrals that you will get.

no hassle.... 8)

yOu can even make it funny like...

Example:

Hey John, yOu love yOur little sweet cousin right???
can you please go to this site and sign up on my link???
pleaseeeeeeeeee :P .......

hahahaha atleast thats hOw i ask family fOr favOrs