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Traffic Exchanges / Hit Exchanges

Traffic exchange is a popular concept on the Internet, referring to the exchange of web traffic on the World Wide Web. Usually, a central exchange site receives submissions from website operators. They sign up for traffic exchange networks. These people then browse other member sites on the exchange program to earn credits, which enable their sites to be viewed by other members. This increases the number of visitors to all the sites involved, but does so in a way that seems to have little benefit for the participants. Exchange programs typically enforce a 2-to-1 or 4-to-1 credit ratio, meaning members earn 0.5 or 0.25 in credit for visiting one member site, and each credit is translated to one page view for them.

In theory, website owners would visit other sites through the central exchange program and thus channel more traffic back to their own sites. As the viewers are all website owners or operators, it is possible that some of them might find certain member sites interesting and thus make note of them on their own sites, sending more traffic their way. Most traffic programs also impose a time limit when members are browsing, ranging from 60 seconds to 10 seconds. Some incorporate the use of captcha to ensure user interaction, although there are exchange programs that let members browse without manually clicking, automatically moving on to the next site in rotation once the time limit is up.

Almost all traffic exchange programs are free, although many of them offer special features to paid members and offer credits for purchase. Almost all traffic exchange programs encourage users to build their own referral networks, which would in turn help the referrers accumulate more credits. For example, when a referred member receives credits through browsing, the referrer would get a small portion of the credits earned.

In practice, traffic exchange programs are mostly used by small business owners or marketers who either want free advertising or use the exchange programs for low-budget advertisement campaigns. The usefulness of at least some of these programs is doubtful, as many people simply forget sites once the time limit is up as they are only interested in promoting their own site. Also, a small number of users may simply purchase credits because of their typically low price.

External Links

CLICKSMATRIX:
Clicksmatrix.com is a powerful traffic exchange that gives members a chance to generate massive free traffic plus make money from building their downline too! 15 Levels of Referrals!!!

TRAFFIC ROUNDUP:
A great Traffic Exchange with a big Memberbase - Get some Leads for your Programs - Free Members 2:1 Surfing Ratio - Pro Membership available - Bonus Surfing Credits - Check it out now!

HIT SAFARI:
Another great Traffic Exchange / SingUp and promote your Referral URL's now!
Free Members 2:1 Surfing Ratio / Pro Membership available / Bonus Surfing Credits / Just check it out

TRAFFIC PODS:
From the Makers of TS25 - A new and innovative Traffic-Exchange - Click your Fingers wound - Member Upgrades available - Click the link for more information - Join now!

TRAFFIC SYNDICATE 25:
Get more traffic to your website - Surf your way up in the Syndicate Downline - Get a huge Downline without referring others - See for Yourself - A good place to promote your Referral links.

HITPULSE.COM:
Over 100'000 Members from all over the World - Serving since 2001 - Great for Advertising - like TS25 or TrafficPods - Member Upgrades available - Earn PowerPoints and trade them at daily exchange rates

CLICK VOYAGER:
One of my favourite Traffic Exchanges - Two upgrades available - Lots of BonusCredits - More than 17'000 registered Members - Have a look at it

TRAFFIC G:
I just joined this Manual Traffic Exchange to get even more visitors to my site - A pretty nice interface, I'm quiet happy so far - Just have a look at it - 30 sec Timer

EASYHITS4U:
EasyHits4You is a FREE 1:1 Traffic Exchange with a 5 tier Referral program - Promote as many sites as you wish - No surfing limit - Top Surfer Bonus every day

AUTOHITS NOW :
This is a great Auto & Manual Traffic Exchange - Visitors or Cash, you choose! - Get paid for surfing, clicking and referring - Fast payment via PayPal and StormPay - Min. Cashout is $2