Viral Traffic?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by AboutItWorld, Apr 9, 2006.

  1. #1
    anyone ever used http://www.freeviral.com? The same link I have in my sig. I don't see how it could be against tos but on things like this I'm never really 100% sure and don't wanna take a chance =)
     
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  2. TheNetCode

    TheNetCode Peon

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    #2
    Here is the problem with something like this:

    1. The traffic is not of good quality. Yes your numbers may go up, but the people are simply clicking on your site ad to fullfill the obligation to get what they want. So your site is getting no real benefit.

    2. Google and Yahoo tend to consider this automated traffic to inflate your numbers and income. This can get you banned from their programs.

    I would really consider this carefully before you continue any further.
     
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  3. AboutItWorld

    AboutItWorld Peon

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    I thought the same as you said with number 1. only 1 of the sites interested me. it should make you wait longer than like 5-10 sec to get teh code if thats the case.

    I don't see how it would be bad to google if im not getting any cpm ads and only using cpc though .
     
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  4. TheNetCode

    TheNetCode Peon

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    This is because they may view your clicks as artificially inflated. There have been many that have been banned for using this type of program. I would suggest you be careful. I would email them and get their opinion on it first and I have a feeling what the email if going to look like from them about this program. Let us know.
     
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    It is probably actually OK but why run the risk for a load of rubbish traffic anyway?
     
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    jackburton2006 Peon

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    ABout, haven't you learned anything, my friend? You are artificially inflating your numbers with this program. Not only is this probably against the Adsense TOS (I won't say for sure, as I'm not them, and those guys are, as we all know, notorious for being unpredictable) it's your classic con game aka pyramid scheme. There is a reason pyramid schemes have been outlawed in over half of the states in the union!
     
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    Fahd Well-Known Member

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    Am I the only one that thinks he is just trying to promote his affiliate link to freeviral.com with this post?
     
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  8. thewindmaster

    thewindmaster The Man with the Plan

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    ^^^^ Ha Ha, no I was thinking the same thing.
     
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  9. AboutItWorld

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    i just copied the url, besides i deleted it i was just seeing what it was but this here makes sense.
     
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  10. iowadawg

    iowadawg Prominent Member

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    #10
    The member ID you came through has been either:
    1. Suspended for Spamming (NOTE: We have a ZERO Tolerance for spamming)
    2. Or, this member has requested to have their FreeViral account terminated

    You have been redirected to the default FreeViral page.
    You may safely sign up from the webpage below.

    But yes, to use any type of program to create artificial traffic to your site is not to the liking of google and at best they will disable your ads.
    At worst, banned account for life!

    I really believe you were spamming us with the links to this crappy program.

    And pyramid programs are illegal in all states, plus the feds have termed them illegal.
     
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  11. TheNetCode

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    Straight from the Program Policy
     
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    thsadmin Notable Member

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    #12
    What ever his motives he has gained himself a page 2 position on Google and you do have to question why the actual referral URL was cloaked for the purpose of not showing full URL, it's a shame viral traffic has low search results even in Google, now that's where my title comes into it, Britney is ranked in Top 20 keywords searched, or how about Mary-Kate and Ashley? hey NOW there are some high traffic keywords,

    Now all I have done is got him more Traffic.....oops....

    Talking crap...Jason.:D
     
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  13. AboutItWorld

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    i didn't rank 2 in google because of this i had it on my page for maybe 5 minutes before i took it down from everyone herew info
     
    AboutItWorld, Apr 19, 2006 IP