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The RPOD Critic
Whether we like a Traffic Exchange or not is a personal thing however some fundamentals are essential to us all. RPOD has developed a matrix of its own to measure how Traffic Exchanges (TE) perform and what they ultimately offer FREE members. Something that not only rests with surf ratios and bonuses but includes the way a TE is presented, its user-friendliness (including emails and regular contact) as well the tools supplied to help members promote it. Additionally the ability to load a page can vary and will impact on the surf timer and therefore increase the amount of effort a surfer expends although this not always attributable to the site, it is something everyone has to consider.

RPOD tests each Traffic Exchange using two different browsers for two separate 15 minute surf sessions. The browsers we are indicated and usually comprise two of the three mentioned here: Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox and Crazy Browser. The same PC is used to carry out the tests for reasons of consistency.
 

Bionic Hits

SURFING EXPERIENCE
An uncommon script using two frames makes for a fast loading surf screen that does not make a 15 seconds timer feel slow. While the notion of placing a text link at the top of the surfer acts as a powerful incentive to do just that! The 1:1 ratio for FREE members easily justifies any sustained effort to surf for as long as possible.

The Parting Shot:
Excellent

Created in 2002 Bionic Hits could easily be classed a veteran Traffic Exchange. It is easily one of the most user-friendly and straightforward TEs to use. Plus it has a special feature whereby if you surf 100 times you can enter a text link at the top of the surfing page for all other surfers to view. This little feature can sometimes have you competing with your fellow surfers to keep your text link on show, so don't be surprised if you surf a few hundred times in any 24 hour period as a result.
A recent addition to the surfing area just above the display has been  the addition of three text ads. Clicking on all three in any 24 hour period will provide you with an extra 45 credits.
A good sized membership means whatever you promote is made highly visible to a lot of people.

Bionic Hits banners comprise a fairly wide variety the one below is the first of five. They arguably achieve their goal, but still don't compare with DragonSurf .

Rockin' Clix

Still in its infancy but developing fast. Members tend to be very active.

SURFING EXPERIENCE
A 10 seconds timer is starting to sound incredibly slow these days but the reality of it is that it provides adequate time for slow sites to load before you move on. No frame-breakers were encountered but an interruption arrived from the security software on my PC which told me that it had intercepted a virus. Surfing continued without further delays after that.

The Parting Shot:
A new breed of Traffic Exchange. Great!

Rockin' Clix is one of those sites that deserves to be successful because of its originality. The enthusiastic owner offers 24/7 support working hard to ensure that the Rockin' Clix surfing experience is one of the best found anywhere.

A Few of the Site Features

Active members, and that includes FREE ones, enjoy a share in the Lottery Ticket distribution a chance to win prizes.

There are several ways in which you can earn credits including adding a site to the Down-line builder.

The Cinnamon Hollow

If the word sophisticated may be applied to a Traffic Exchange then this is the one that most aptly fits such a title.

SURFING EXPERIENCE
This is a unique surfing experience and arguably indicates a direction that future Traffic Exchanges may take. Atmosphere plays a significant part in the surfing experience and the artistic elements introduced into the whole scenario are not wasted. As a surfing experience for anyone looking for products or services this has to be one of the best. You are immediately made to feel at home in surroundings that easily lend themselves to thoughts of sitting on a comfortable sofa whilst flicking through a glossy magazine. This was never going to be the fastest place to surf, not with a 20 seconds timer, although it speeds up occasionally, (SEE BELOW) but The Cinnamon Hollow does introduce a fresh element into the surfing consciousness that few other Traffic Exchanges have yet to identify.

The Parting Shot:
Possibly the future that lays ahead for Traffic Exchanges.

The theme of The Cinnamon Hollow focuses on  products and services for women.

A Few of the Site Features

• Product Reviews

• Cafe/Forum

• Potential to win prizes every 25 pages surfed

• Recipes

• NEW - TCH toolbar

2008 Changes/Updates

• 20/4/08 Timer countdown has been reduced to 10 seconds.

• 20/4/08 FREE members now enjoy 1:1 surf ratio.

Savvy Clicks

Well established with a large membership.

SURFING EXPERIENCE
Using a broadband connection ensures that the busy surf screen loads quickly without icon materialisation delays making it easy to maintain a steady rate of surfing. A single frame-breaker interrupted the session but recovery was quick and painless if you know what you're doing.

The Parting Shot:
Great site, enthusiastic owner, active membership, what else do you want?

A great looking site with a host of useful features. The attempt to make the surfing experience different to other Traffic Exchanges is a success courtesy of its originality.

A Few of the Site Features

Increase site exposure using First Page Rotation - being the first page surfers encounter ensures that your site is seen with fresh eyes each time someone enters the surf arena.

Added to the armoury of promotion tools is the Website Carousel Advertiser. Currently priced at $24.99 for 2 weeks and worth around 10k hits to your advertised site.

The Parting Shot:
If you're serious about surfing why wouldn't you join?

Created in 2004 Smiley Traffic' the message on the introductory page tells us that the Traffic Exchange has been created by a surfer and, you know what, it's easy to see the statement is true. As with the two Traffic Exchanges above Smiley Traffic' is about getting your promotions seen as often as possible. There are Paid To Click (PTC) features plus an auto or manual surf choice.

Although the site is bland in appearance everything that you need to accomplish your entrepreneurial aims is here. A 10 seconds timer ensures that surfing is fast enough to maintain a practical number of credits balanced against the length of time required to check out the ads displayed. Let's face it most people know what looks good to them and don't need 30 seconds to decide.

Smiley Traffic' banners have had more time spent on their appearance and are clever attention catchers. Seven are offered for you to use.

The Parting Shot:
Good to use and your membership is appreciated and it shows.
Join.

Created 2007 Soaring 4 Traffic has proved highly popular and has a fast growing membership. The theme of using an Eagle is visually stunning and easily related to by most of the human population inhabiting Planet Earth. Soaring 4 Traffic sells itself because of the way it is presented but there are obviously lots of worthwhile features and a very energetic and enthusiastic owner who ensures members enjoy a relationship through regular emails.

The surfing experience is what you'd expect from such an attractively designed site. Simple to use with icons of Eagles in different camera shots to match. The timer is currently 8 seconds, so surfing is fast yet long enough to appreciate the ads.

Soaring 4 Traffic banners are handsome and spell it out.

Traffic Meet

SURFING EXPERIENCE
The Surf Screen is a two framed affair that loads quickly although a 26 seconds timer is used which seems extraordinarily long. However, surfing is enhanced by regular bonuses and the display of an opportunity to win credits playing cards. This is a very serious approach to the creation of an online business factory.

Weekend Web Test Results - April 2008 FREE Member Experience 15 Minutes Surf Session Weekend Special: None running at the time of surfing. Browsers: Crazy Browser & Mozilla Firefox Connection: Broadband 26 seconds timer Bonus credits won: 36 surf credits 120 banner impressions Pages surfed=  21 Hits earned=  21 Total credits for 15 minute session= 57  Match Icons Easy-To-Read=Yes Site Security Check= 0 Timer Trigger Delays caused by slow loading pages = NONE Voice enabled feature option available. No pornography, gambling or extremist site pages displayed Dead Sites visited (no page to view) = 0 No frame-breaker encountered No Security Notification of Virus Prevention

The Parting Shot:
Joining this TE is the ultimate 'no brainer', period!

Created in 2003 Traffic Meet possesses without doubt some of the most innovative mechanisms by which surfer can earn cash. The surfing environment is user-friendly with large icons that are easily discernible that you have to match. A two frame surfing display is used with the icons shown on a thin black frame together with details relating to your surfing efforts and a 468x60 banner ad. Under your surfing details is a Text Link to a game.  The timer is 26 seconds which is a little long these days, but it's a good surf ratio for FREE users. There are also Paid To Click (PTC) features.
Now about those innovative mechanisms, how about turning your screensaver into a traffic generator, it's here Screen Explosion or how about Rotargeter ? Visit Traffic Meet for yourself to discover the rest.

Traffic Meet banners on offer number five. They're very good and genuinely catch attention as good as DragonSurf