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• The main idea behind traffic exchanges is to provide traffic.  Members can get traffic by either viewing other members' websites or purchasing traffic credits.  
  
  However, there are many other features of traffic exchanges that are important but often overlooked.  Here, I would like to talk about these other features.
  
  
• List-Building
  Some (but not all) traffic exchanges are excellent list-builders.  Some exchanges offer downline mailers, which you can use to send messages to all your downline members at the same time.  And since it is relatively easy to reruit new members to traffic exchanges, you can build a nice responsive list this way.
  
  Among all exchanges, WebBizInsider stands out as an excellent list-builder.  Free members can send messages to their first-level downline members and upgraded members can send messages 6 levels down once a week.  In addition, upgraded members get 5 new downline members automatically every month.  And if you really want to build your list fast, you can buy downline member packages, which are offered by the program.
  
  
• Credits from Referrals
  I like using traffic exchanges, which are generous in giving you credits for referrals.  You can get referral credits two ways.  One, is the initial referral bonus.  For example, WebBizInsider gives you 100 credits for each new member.  Second, you get credits when your downline surfs. 10khits4unow gives you credits 5 levels down if you are a free member and 10 levels down if you are an upgraded member.  
  
  
• Banners and Text Links
  Most exchanges allow members to post banners and text links.  Do not ignore these.  Their effectiveness varies depending on how appealing their message is.  It also depends on the traffic exchange.   In some of them they are simply more visible.  Always post at least two different banners and two different links and compare their click-through rates.  Then change the one that performs worse.  S.W.A.T. Traffic offers customizable splash pages, where members can add their picture, a banner of choice and a text link.  To see the splash page Click Here.  This page allow you to promote yourself (branding), recruit members to S.W.A.T. Traffic and advertise another two programs/products of your choice.
  
  
• Other Types of Advertising   
  Top Surfer is the ultimate example of an advertising program, which offers so much more than just a traffic exchange.  I highly recommend using Top Surfer's solo ads, newsletter ads, and the bribe.  They are all effective.  In fact, I don't care so much for the traffic exchange offered by Top Surfer, but I am an upgraded member because I really enjoy it's other features.
  
  
• Extra Income
  Some traffic exchanges offer very good affiliate programs, with good commissions.  You are not likely to get rich by promoting traffic exchanges, but if you promote the right ones, you can at least cover some of your advertising expenses.
  
  From my experience, I recommend Traffic Splash and Max Traffic Pro.  These programs are great to promote.  It's a great way to accumulate credits, build a contact list, and get commissions!  If you are an upgraded member, you get 50% commissions and high percentage of people (relative to other exchanges) upgrade and/or purchase credits, particularly in Traffic Splash.  During the last month, I earned over $100 in commissions with Traffic Splash (I have a little over 60 members in my downline now).  In Traffic Splash, 11% of my downline members are either upgraded or purchase credits.  In Max Traffic Pro, 12% of my downline members upgrade.    
  
  
• Ability to Transfer Credits to Your Downline
  This is another great feature in some exchanges.  It's a nice gesture to transfer some credits to new members as a thank you for joining.  This helps building a relationship with your downline members.  You can also use it as a bribe.  You can offer credits as a reward for surfing, upgrading, joining other programs, etc.  Both Traffic Splash and Max Traffic Pro have this feature.  
   
  
  
• Forums and Ability to Network
  Forums are a great way to promote yourself and advertise by using a signature.  The key is to post regularly and provide useful information.  ILoveHits has a great forum, where you can also learn from other members.  StartXchange has a unique feature, which allow members to join a certain team and interact with other members of the team using an internal messaging system.  
  
  

• Use Traffic Hoopla to Check How Traffic Exchanges Perform and to Build Downlines
  Traffic Hoopla is a great resource.  It provides constantly updated performance reports on traffic exchanges.  It's much better to surf those exchanges, which are ranked high by Traffic Hoopla.  Traffic Hoopla is also an excellent downline builder for traffic exchanges and safelists.  
  
  
• Do not Upgrade in Traffic Exchanges Before You See This Offer
  Michael Cobb has created an excellent free program Home-Income-Team (HIT).  It's a downline builder, which offers a free website builder, excellent training, and a great income opportunity (you earn 50% commissions when your referrals purchase featured products). HIT now offers an amazing one-time offer, which includes upgrades in twelve top traffic exchanges for a ridiculous price.  
  
  To check it out Go Here   
  

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