Surfing for traffic

The most common way to earn credits (and therefore traffic) via an exchange program
is to surf through a rotation of web sites that are owned by other members. Most programs
require you to login to your account and click a surf link to begin this process.

However, some exchanges give you a special URL to use for surfing. You can even set t
his surfing URL as your browser''s home page, so you earn traffic credits each time you
open your browser. A program that gives you a special URL of this nature is sometimes
called a start exchange.

Whether you surf by visiting a special URL, or by logging into the exchange and clicking a
designated link, you will be utilizing a surf console, or surf bar for the purpose of visiting
other web sites and accruing traffic credits. The surf bar is usually a visible frame that
encloses the pages you view during your surf session, but some exchanges use a ‘floating’
surf bar that comes into view when the surf timer (more on this shortly) counts down.

While every exchange is a little different, the basic components of the surf bar remain the
same. These components are the timer, the confirmation key, the user menu, and (optionally)
the display area.

Timer - You will be required to view each site for a specific amount of time. This interval will
range from 10 to 30 seconds in most cases. The timer may or may not be visible, but you will
receive a clear prompt when it is time to click to the next site.

Confirmation Key - When the required time has elapsed, you will be prompted to activate
the confirmation key in order to proceed to the next site. This may consist of clicking a designated
number, matching the correct shape or color, or simply clicking a "Next Site" button.

User Menu - This interface will usually allow you to login to your member area to make adjustments,
report sites that violate the rules, and view your current statistics.

Display Area - Most surf bars will
also designate additional space for the purpose of displaying banner ads and text links. In this way,
an exchange can provide multiple forms of exposure.

The number of credits you can earn by surfing depends on the surf ratio of the exchange you are using.
A surf ratio is the formula that determines the credit amount you earn for each page you view from the
surf bar.

This figure is represented by a colon symbol fixed between two digits. The digit to the left of the colon
denotes the number of pages viewed, while the number to the right of the colon specifies the number
of credits earned. For example, a 2:1 surf ratio indicates an earning of one credit for each two web
sites viewed while surfing.

Next time we will discuss tabbed browsing and using surfing schedules

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Dee Hudson

Dees Income Builder

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Traffic sites you can set as start page and gain extra hits every time you surf are listed below

http://sendit.in/trafficswarm

http://sendit.in/startxchange

http://sendit.in/trademypage

http://sendit.in/trafficpods

http://sendit.in/WebBizInsider

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