Traffic Exchange; The Unexpected Of Web Marketing?

Oct. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- With the development of web marketing one format of advertising that is slowly beginning to dilute away into obscurity are traffic exchange sites. At the moment, I do not understand why. Yes, I know it can be tedious to sit and surf in order to get credits to advertise your own website. However do not dismiss the chance of using traffic exchanges up till now.

Traffic Exchange sites are still good for many things but among the two most vital tasks of a manual traffic exchange are branding, exposure and repetition. These are vital aspects in online business success. Just think about how frequently you had to see Ronald McDonald before you realized that he was the face of the fast food chain. Or better yet, how many times have you have seen the Pillsbury dough boy go (wooo hooo) when his tummy is pressed before you said (Ok I get it,). Well, that is exactly what a traffic exchange site will do for you. They create awareness and a brand with your site/business or product and/or service/program. They establish you as a common name in the web business community. And, after all, you want to be recognized. You want your site or business to be memorable to the online entrepreneur and advertiser. You want them to feel comfortable enough to spend their hard earned money with you. So, in fact, traffic exchange sites are actually beneficial and more helpful than you think or have been guided to think.

However because they might not get all the hype as other online marketing tools, it is still vital you keep some things in mind when selecting traffic exchange sites to join. First and foremost most are free to join and offer upgraded premium options with a wider selection of marketing tools for the paying members. So don not outright join the first paying Traffic exchange you come across. RESEARCH please.

Secondly and probably the most vital thing is you must join a manual traffic exchange (manual surfing), not an auto traffic exchange. Need I explain? I think It is self explanatory, in a manual traffic exchange with manual surfing, members are required to click on a button in the surf page in order to switch the page they are viewing for different page. The wait time can be anywhere from ten to forty sec, and the amount of credits you get is pretty exclusive of the system you belong to.

In addition to the surfing for credits, most traffic exchanges these days offer other formats of advertising to their members, like banner advertising, classifieds, blogs, chat box, and more... These tools tend to be free with most memberships while other systems charge a minimal fee for some.

Pay attention, I would be not telling the truth to you if I told you it was easy marketing through a manual traffic exchange, but I can assure it is worth the time and effort. Although there is no proven method as to what is the best mixture to promote a business and increase traffic to a website, the reality is that incorporating the use of a or a range of traffic exchanges into your marketing routine will prove to be extremely helpful and valuable.

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James Snow, is a seasoned Web Marketer and Owner of PrimeRealAdState.com - PRAS - Manual Traffic Exchange, Online Solo Ads and Social Networking for business, entrepreneurs, internet marketers, referral programs. Including classified ads, banners and social bookmarking. Requires free register to contribute and share ideas market and promote to other business owners.