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Traffic exchange is one of the more popular concepts in the Internet used to build instant traffic for websites.
It is sometimes referred to as traffic builders or traffic exchange network.
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How traffic exchange works
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Here is the principle behind traffic exchange: You get visitors to your website in exchange for visiting other websites. For most traffic exchange, you are required to sign up as a member. In the registration, you will be asked to fill in the usual information and the URL that you wish to promote. You are to come up with a two to three sales pitch for your website. Once your membership is accepted, you can start clicking on other members' websites. This is how you earn points. You can also earn points by referring members to the exchange, winning the site lottery or purchasing the points. Each site has its own methods and rules for awarding points.
The most common ratio for traffic exchange is 2:1; meaning for every 2 sites displayed on your site, your site is displayed once. Some entice more members by offering a 1:1 ratio.
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There are basically two types of traffic exchanges:
Manual
The manual membership will require you to click on a member's site and be on the site for a specified period of time.
Auto Surfing
In this type of membership, you will have pop-ups or frame breakers while you are surfing the Internet.
Most exchange sites have a free service and an option to upgrade. An upgrade option or paid option gets your site viewed by more people. To give you an idea, here is a sample pricing from AdlandPro, one of the traffic exchange sites:
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$15.00
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20,000 credits
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$28.00
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40,000 credits
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$52.00
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80,000 credits
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Credits refer to the number of times your site will be viewed by the other members.
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Does traffic exchange work?
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In absolute terms, yes, you would have increased traffic as soon as you sign up.
The real question is, Is it the kind of traffic you need?
It depends on what your site is. If your site offers something that is geared for new Internet Marketers, traffic exchange may work for you. This is so because most new marketers would try at least 1 exchange, just to see if it brings them traffic. With this kind of audience, you may be able to get some conversion because new marketers are eager to know about new products in the market.
Another point to consider is that members to a traffic exchange are people just like you: they become members so as to have instant traffic. They may not be inclined to purchase another site's products or service.
If you are keen to try a traffic exchange program, here are some site you can consider:
www.trafficswarm.com
www.trumptraffic.com
www.linkreferral.com
www.bravenet.com
www.iwebtool.com
www.easyhits4u.com
www.trafficexchange.webidz.com
www.126hits.com
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