The SFL traffic exchange has been removed from service however SFLM is very much alive! The Surf For Local Music fanzine has taken precedence and it has evolved. If you are a music fan you should check it out and become a member. This page will serve as a news feed for now.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Alternative Advertising For Google Ad Space Users
OK, for those of you who use google ads sense ads on your blogs who are stimied by not being able to use a traffic exchange to promote your blog (s) here are some suggested work arounds that may work within your Google restrictions. Be sure to read your google ad sense policies again to make sure as what you read below is only our opinion of what may be tollerable;
1,
Webmasters may consider using a "text advertising exchange" rather than a full site exchange. You simply place a code on your site to display a block of text ads (from 1 to 8) onto your site. Then place a return link onto your text ad back to your site. It is a simple alternative and it may even be within Googles perimeters of proper advertising techniques. The text ads go out to our traffic exchange members at SFLM, a larger network of exchanges (VS-Ten) of which we belong to and also to independently owned sites such as yours. To do this simply go to our site, become a free member, promote us page, then to "text ad exchange". Create your text ad block, copy and place the script/code onto your blog. Then go to our ad placement section and place your text ad onto our text ad exchange. Your done!
Note; In order to maintain your SFLM exchange membership you will have to surf so many sites per month. This will help you gain advertising credits to use for your text ads as well. We also suggest you become a paid member which is only a few dollars per month through paypal.
2, Create a splash page to promote on traffic exchanges such as Surf For Local Music (SFLM). Your splash page should represent your blog with descriptive text as well as little snippits of your blogs with links back to those pages.
To create a splash page try; Google Page Creator
1,
Webmasters may consider using a "text advertising exchange" rather than a full site exchange. You simply place a code on your site to display a block of text ads (from 1 to 8) onto your site. Then place a return link onto your text ad back to your site. It is a simple alternative and it may even be within Googles perimeters of proper advertising techniques. The text ads go out to our traffic exchange members at SFLM, a larger network of exchanges (VS-Ten) of which we belong to and also to independently owned sites such as yours. To do this simply go to our site, become a free member, promote us page, then to "text ad exchange". Create your text ad block, copy and place the script/code onto your blog. Then go to our ad placement section and place your text ad onto our text ad exchange. Your done!
Note; In order to maintain your SFLM exchange membership you will have to surf so many sites per month. This will help you gain advertising credits to use for your text ads as well. We also suggest you become a paid member which is only a few dollars per month through paypal.
2, Create a splash page to promote on traffic exchanges such as Surf For Local Music (SFLM). Your splash page should represent your blog with descriptive text as well as little snippits of your blogs with links back to those pages.
To create a splash page try; Google Page Creator
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
"Micro Economy" a positive side effect of a traffic exchange
What is the definition and purpose of a traffic exchange network?
For those of you that are "in the know" you recognize the name and associate it with a place to bring major hits to your site, advertise your product or service and with some determination, gain some new customers, clients,members and sales. What you might not understand is that the word 'network' is also a powerful and meaningful term here. Before we get to what the term network means to us lets look at the term 'micro-economy'. We all know that in reality our outside world has a bad economy. But what happens when we start taking advantage of products and service offered within a 'micro-economic network'? What would happen if the members in our traffic exchange supported each other's businesses by buying products and services from each other?
Basicaly what we've really established here is a micro-econmic network. We've created our own and can benefit tremendously if we support each other's businesses. So the next time your thinking of buying a product or service why not refer to the members here at our traffic exchange network? We have all types of businesses! From independent reps offering wireless internet to hosting providers, health food and even coupon pages from local and nationaly advertised products. You support their business and they'll support yours. This is part of what a network is about. The other part is helping others by sharing your knowledge through your blogs and interaction with other members.
So if you have not joined a traffic exchange network. Why not join us at http://www.surfforlocalmusic.com/ ? We are working to improve our site's effectiveness everyday. By supporting us and participating you help us promote local music acts from New England online. These music sites draw attention from the local music fans. Most of whom had never even heard of a traffic exchange and what it does until we came along. This only help us expand our network and it helpls you reach new prospects for your business as well as new recruits to help your business grow!
If you participate in our network, support the other members and share your knowledge there isn't any reason why your business won't grow. With this you should be on your way to be independently wealthy by taking control and participating in our own little "micro economy" here at Surf For Local Music (SFLM). We are not only here to promote you but we are here to help you succeed.
About us;
SFLM is an advanced cooperative advertising traffic exchange network. We have 4 internal networks and 4 external. Place an ad with us and it will be rotated though over 185 other traffic exchanges (VS-Ten). You can start off as a free member and work the system by surfing our networks in exchange for ad credits (added to your balance while surfing). You then assign those credits to a URL (site ad), banner or text ad.
If you do not have a site to promote, don't worry. Just surf our PTS manual exchange to find one that is right for you. You will be making extra cash in no time it just takes effort, patience and participation in a traffic exchange like ours at SFLM. As you can see we encourage inter- member participation and support. This is what makes a network like ours effective.
For those of you that are "in the know" you recognize the name and associate it with a place to bring major hits to your site, advertise your product or service and with some determination, gain some new customers, clients,members and sales. What you might not understand is that the word 'network' is also a powerful and meaningful term here. Before we get to what the term network means to us lets look at the term 'micro-economy'. We all know that in reality our outside world has a bad economy. But what happens when we start taking advantage of products and service offered within a 'micro-economic network'? What would happen if the members in our traffic exchange supported each other's businesses by buying products and services from each other?
Basicaly what we've really established here is a micro-econmic network. We've created our own and can benefit tremendously if we support each other's businesses. So the next time your thinking of buying a product or service why not refer to the members here at our traffic exchange network? We have all types of businesses! From independent reps offering wireless internet to hosting providers, health food and even coupon pages from local and nationaly advertised products. You support their business and they'll support yours. This is part of what a network is about. The other part is helping others by sharing your knowledge through your blogs and interaction with other members.
So if you have not joined a traffic exchange network. Why not join us at http://www.surfforlocalmusic.com/ ? We are working to improve our site's effectiveness everyday. By supporting us and participating you help us promote local music acts from New England online. These music sites draw attention from the local music fans. Most of whom had never even heard of a traffic exchange and what it does until we came along. This only help us expand our network and it helpls you reach new prospects for your business as well as new recruits to help your business grow!
If you participate in our network, support the other members and share your knowledge there isn't any reason why your business won't grow. With this you should be on your way to be independently wealthy by taking control and participating in our own little "micro economy" here at Surf For Local Music (SFLM). We are not only here to promote you but we are here to help you succeed.
About us;
SFLM is an advanced cooperative advertising traffic exchange network. We have 4 internal networks and 4 external. Place an ad with us and it will be rotated though over 185 other traffic exchanges (VS-Ten). You can start off as a free member and work the system by surfing our networks in exchange for ad credits (added to your balance while surfing). You then assign those credits to a URL (site ad), banner or text ad.
If you do not have a site to promote, don't worry. Just surf our PTS manual exchange to find one that is right for you. You will be making extra cash in no time it just takes effort, patience and participation in a traffic exchange like ours at SFLM. As you can see we encourage inter- member participation and support. This is what makes a network like ours effective.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
How to make money using a traffic exchange system
You have before you a non fluffed, non hyped up method of how to make money using traffic exchanges.
Follow these steps and you will be on your way;
1, Go to www.surfforlocalmusic.com (my traffic exchange) and sign up as a FREE member.
Please do this first and do it now to get it out of the way. This is my TR EX .
2, Sign up to www.PayPal.com so you can accept payments and collect the commissions owed to you.
It is imporant that you follow these steps to the letter...
3, Open up a new word document;
A, Save it as "my traffic exchange memberships" or something to this effect.
B, Use this page to store your traffic exchange sign in information.
C, Use a divider line between each entry.
4, Go to this page and sign up to 8 other traffic exchanges (free again);
http://vs-ten.com/Surf/dlb/u1604p3.htm
After you do this you will be a member of 9 traffic exchanges. Keep the document open as you will need to refer to it for your next step.
5, Now you are going to easily build a page like the one above. Go to; VS-Ten
You will need to join vari-search as well and this is also free. VS-Ten is like a traffic exchange in itself. More on that latter.You will receive an email and then you will need to click onto the confirmation link.
6, After sign up. From the top menu area click onto the members area, then click onto "Surfers" then click onto "Memberships".
VS-Ten is a Network of Traffic Exchange sites like Surf For Local Music. If your on the page you will see us listed. Now all you have to do is fill in the field where it says "Your ID:" Then click change to save it.
7, Now repeat the membership id process for all of the exchanges that you belong to. Click change to save each one. Refer to the document that you have put together regarding your membership information.
8, After your done here click onto the link on the top right called "Downline Builder".
9, Look for this text; Add a new Downline Builder Page by clicking onto where it says "click here" .
10, This form is pretty straight forward.
Follow these steps and you will be on your way;
1, Go to www.surfforlocalmusic.com (my traffic exchange) and sign up as a FREE member.
Please do this first and do it now to get it out of the way. This is my TR EX .
2, Sign up to www.PayPal.com so you can accept payments and collect the commissions owed to you.
It is imporant that you follow these steps to the letter...
3, Open up a new word document;
A, Save it as "my traffic exchange memberships" or something to this effect.
B, Use this page to store your traffic exchange sign in information.
C, Use a divider line between each entry.
4, Go to this page and sign up to 8 other traffic exchanges (free again);
http://vs-ten.com/Surf/dlb/u1604p3.htm
After you do this you will be a member of 9 traffic exchanges. Keep the document open as you will need to refer to it for your next step.
5, Now you are going to easily build a page like the one above. Go to; VS-Ten
You will need to join vari-search as well and this is also free. VS-Ten is like a traffic exchange in itself. More on that latter.You will receive an email and then you will need to click onto the confirmation link.
6, After sign up. From the top menu area click onto the members area, then click onto "Surfers" then click onto "Memberships".
VS-Ten is a Network of Traffic Exchange sites like Surf For Local Music. If your on the page you will see us listed. Now all you have to do is fill in the field where it says "Your ID:" Then click change to save it.
7, Now repeat the membership id process for all of the exchanges that you belong to. Click change to save each one. Refer to the document that you have put together regarding your membership information.
8, After your done here click onto the link on the top right called "Downline Builder".
9, Look for this text; Add a new Downline Builder Page by clicking onto where it says "click here" .
10, This form is pretty straight forward.
- Enter a description for the page (this is for you only).
- Enter text into the "Top Field". This can be your message to introduce your new page.
- Select an exchange for each of the nine positions
- Select a handle or an account name.
- Fill in the about me field.
- Click "save changes"
11. Now copy the URl that is generated from this proceedure to your document for safe keeping. You can edit this and save page at any timeyou feel a change is necessary.
12, Now all you have to do is go back to each traffic exchange you joined (Or any other exchange) and enter this URL as a "site" advertisment and promote it.
Other Notes; Make sure you have entered your paypal email address into each of the sites you have joined so you can receive commisions when ever someone new signs up through your site for any paid advertising.
WHALLA! You are done building your Downline Builder Cash Machine page. Now be sure to surf the exchanges and maintain a healthy balance of credits to keep your ads in the rotation of each site.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
How to set up our external ad exchange on your site!
From; Glen Peladeau
Surf For Local Music
A cooperative ad exchange network!
http://www.surfforlocalmusic.com/
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Hello Webmasters, Bloggers and E Zine Publishers!
At our traffic exchange we offer many ways to help you increase your Search Engine Rating and ultimately enhance Search Engine placement. One way to do this is to increase the number of back links to your site. In order to do this you either have to ask alot of webmasters or you can take advantage of our external ad exchange at SFLM. You can help us to increase our web of return links by placing our external exchange on your site and the you can place a text ad or mini banner or wide banner ad (or all three) to increase your "back links" status.
When members (new and old) do this it benefits everyone in our network because it increases both ours and yours; advertisement visibility. Not only do you receive a return link on our ad exchange listing page but you receive more credits added to your balance and if anyone signs up to the exchange under you, you receive more credits for the referral and if they become a paid member a commission on top of that.
How do you do this?
Non-members click here to sign up first;
1st; Log in and then click onto the following links;
#2, Go to 'Members Area' link.
#3, Go to 'Your Info' link
#4, Go to 'Promote Us'
#5 Scroll down and pick one or any combination of the of the three available exchanges.
Note; Open your website editor and find an appropriate place for the ad exchange.
How to example;
Text ads; These are csutomizable to your site's colors.
First decide how wide you would like the ad area to cover on your site. Then, decide how many ads down and accross you want.kepn mind that the total maximum number of ads is 12. Third, using the color chart on the right place the color numbers into the form to display your ad to your liking. You can keep playing with any variations above untill you get it right. Just keep hitting redraw after each time you change something.
How to get it into your site?
The html code in the box below is automaticaly generated after you hit redraw. Simply, place your curser in the box, go to edit and select 'select all' or press these keys on your keyboard; Ctrl & A at the same time. Now, open your site editor, the html tool box, then paste it in where you would like the ad exchange to appear. Then re-publish yours site.
That is it. Don't forget to send me an email with either your your name or member ID so I can set up the return link for you and if I am offering a promo at the time you read this any promotional credits coming your way. The more you participate in SFLM the more I will work for you to bring traffic to your site.
If you like this blog then how about downloading my blog update service so you can stay on top of what is happening with SFLM; Click here
What you do not have a site or blog to place it on?
Try; http://www.tripod.com/ (free sites)
Or place your own blog right here on blogspot (free).
Just do not forget to sign up to SFLM and place our external ad exchange.
At the very least please leave a kind comment .
Thanks again,
Glen Peladeau
Eccentric Musician Company
Publisher of; http://www.surfforlocalmusic.com/ traffic exchange network
Surf For Local Music
A cooperative ad exchange network!
http://www.surfforlocalmusic.com/
========================================
Hello Webmasters, Bloggers and E Zine Publishers!
At our traffic exchange we offer many ways to help you increase your Search Engine Rating and ultimately enhance Search Engine placement. One way to do this is to increase the number of back links to your site. In order to do this you either have to ask alot of webmasters or you can take advantage of our external ad exchange at SFLM. You can help us to increase our web of return links by placing our external exchange on your site and the you can place a text ad or mini banner or wide banner ad (or all three) to increase your "back links" status.
When members (new and old) do this it benefits everyone in our network because it increases both ours and yours; advertisement visibility. Not only do you receive a return link on our ad exchange listing page but you receive more credits added to your balance and if anyone signs up to the exchange under you, you receive more credits for the referral and if they become a paid member a commission on top of that.
How do you do this?
Non-members click here to sign up first;
1st; Log in and then click onto the following links;
#2, Go to 'Members Area' link.
#3, Go to 'Your Info' link
#4, Go to 'Promote Us'
#5 Scroll down and pick one or any combination of the of the three available exchanges.
Note; Open your website editor and find an appropriate place for the ad exchange.
How to example;
Text ads; These are csutomizable to your site's colors.
First decide how wide you would like the ad area to cover on your site. Then, decide how many ads down and accross you want.kepn mind that the total maximum number of ads is 12. Third, using the color chart on the right place the color numbers into the form to display your ad to your liking. You can keep playing with any variations above untill you get it right. Just keep hitting redraw after each time you change something.
How to get it into your site?
The html code in the box below is automaticaly generated after you hit redraw. Simply, place your curser in the box, go to edit and select 'select all' or press these keys on your keyboard; Ctrl & A at the same time. Now, open your site editor, the html tool box, then paste it in where you would like the ad exchange to appear. Then re-publish yours site.
That is it. Don't forget to send me an email with either your your name or member ID so I can set up the return link for you and if I am offering a promo at the time you read this any promotional credits coming your way. The more you participate in SFLM the more I will work for you to bring traffic to your site.
If you like this blog then how about downloading my blog update service so you can stay on top of what is happening with SFLM; Click here
What you do not have a site or blog to place it on?
Try; http://www.tripod.com/ (free sites)
Or place your own blog right here on blogspot (free).
Just do not forget to sign up to SFLM and place our external ad exchange.
At the very least please leave a kind comment .
Thanks again,
Glen Peladeau
Eccentric Musician Company
Publisher of; http://www.surfforlocalmusic.com/ traffic exchange network
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Last week's stats email (Sent to members)
Here is our last week's stats e-mail (excluding the stats);
Hello, Thanks for surfing SFLM this week. Surfing was up from the previous week. That is great news. Your stats are below!
This week's legit top surfer was 'looking for good' who operates a multicultural site that focuses on the Portuguese life style; http://nothingandall.blogspot.com
Another top surfer (randomly chosen) was 'TomYoungY' who promotes this rather cool forum regarding opportunities on the internet; http://pointalk.com
The two top surfers will receive a twitter mention on my account. This will happen on either on Monday or Tuesday. Be sure to join and follow me on twitter; www.twitter.com/glenp
If your stats are low it is up to you to make it happen...
OH...Do not forget to ASSIGN your AD CREDITS from your balance to your ads on SFLM. Remember, YOU HAVE CONTROL!
You can buy credits;
500 credits @ .0025 per Credits for US $1.25
Only $0.01250 per hit!
OR
3000 Credits each month for 3 months for US $5.85
Only $0.00650 per hit!
OR
Become a paid member. Semi-Pro (Musician or Groupie) for only US $5.99 This 3 month package can be purchased through paypal. Through pre-launch 70% of the net will be used for our upcomming PR Ad campaign. This is a cooperative ad pre-launch program.
* SFLM uses Paypal for secure online payments.
Go here to upgrade your account today;
Log in to your account and then go to this page
http://surfforlocalmusic.com/Members/pppurch.php
Our BLOG; www.surfforlocalmusic.blogspot.com
Don't forget to;
* Assign credits from your balance to your ads
* Place our ad exhange to your site and refer SFLM.
* It pays to refer & even more so for paid members. Become a paypal member and enter your email address into your SFLM back office (the one you use for paypal)
* Top 25 surfers get a 10% increase in credits while surfing.
For more information what pro-membership at SFLM entails go to our site and click onto our pricing link. SFLM willbe under going a site enhancement soon. Once we do this we'll be asking our sponsors to step it up so we can put our revenue towards the public release ad campaign. This will be in effect a cooperative advertising network.
Stay tuned for these up and comming announcements The Twitter Mention will happen latter today when there is more traffic (prime time). Follow me at twitter.com/glenp
There will be another offer before Monday so stay tuned. If your stats are low it is up to you to make it happen.
Hello, Thanks for surfing SFLM this week. Surfing was up from the previous week. That is great news. Your stats are below!
This week's legit top surfer was 'looking for good' who operates a multicultural site that focuses on the Portuguese life style; http://nothingandall.blogspot.com
Another top surfer (randomly chosen) was 'TomYoungY' who promotes this rather cool forum regarding opportunities on the internet; http://pointalk.com
The two top surfers will receive a twitter mention on my account. This will happen on either on Monday or Tuesday. Be sure to join and follow me on twitter; www.twitter.com/glenp
If your stats are low it is up to you to make it happen...
OH...Do not forget to ASSIGN your AD CREDITS from your balance to your ads on SFLM. Remember, YOU HAVE CONTROL!
You can buy credits;
500 credits @ .0025 per Credits for US $1.25
Only $0.01250 per hit!
OR
3000 Credits each month for 3 months for US $5.85
Only $0.00650 per hit!
OR
Become a paid member. Semi-Pro (Musician or Groupie) for only US $5.99 This 3 month package can be purchased through paypal. Through pre-launch 70% of the net will be used for our upcomming PR Ad campaign. This is a cooperative ad pre-launch program.
* SFLM uses Paypal for secure online payments.
Go here to upgrade your account today;
Log in to your account and then go to this page
http://surfforlocalmusic.com/Members/pppurch.php
Our BLOG; www.surfforlocalmusic.blogspot.com
Don't forget to;
* Assign credits from your balance to your ads
* Place our ad exhange to your site and refer SFLM.
* It pays to refer & even more so for paid members. Become a paypal member and enter your email address into your SFLM back office (the one you use for paypal)
* Top 25 surfers get a 10% increase in credits while surfing.
For more information what pro-membership at SFLM entails go to our site and click onto our pricing link. SFLM willbe under going a site enhancement soon. Once we do this we'll be asking our sponsors to step it up so we can put our revenue towards the public release ad campaign. This will be in effect a cooperative advertising network.
Stay tuned for these up and comming announcements The Twitter Mention will happen latter today when there is more traffic (prime time). Follow me at twitter.com/glenp
There will be another offer before Monday so stay tuned. If your stats are low it is up to you to make it happen.
Friday, March 13, 2009
From member…”SFLM Hasn’t done anything for me…Squat!”
One of my members twittered me directly with this message. ..."SFLM Hasn't done anything for me...Squat!"
Although I find it hard to believe, it is possible that is partly true. WHY?
Because the member had failed to;
Surf the networks to gain ads for his music site.
Failed to take advantage of our text ads and banners.
Did not place a ad exchnge on his own site to extend our reach and increase his referals.
Never made the top 25 surfers list (those that do receive a 10% increase in surfing ratio plus more treats)
Failed to recognize where he was in search engine ranking when he first started with us (this helps track your progress).
Failed to recognize that when he surfs we all win. Our ads receive extended placement on the VS-Ten Network of 37 other sites just like ours.
Failed to take advantage of becoming a Jambase member so we could help help spread the word of their events via our front page widget.
I'm sure I missed a few here but listen this is a network. A community of site owners that either have an interest in promoting their music site (s), entertainment business or internet marketing business to other members of the network. It is about supporting each other, discovering what our member's offers are and respecting each other's membership by surfing ethicaly.
SFLM is still technically in a pre-launch stage even though the site is up to par with the rest of
the network type of sites. This is not good enough for me though so...until I receive the up coming site update that is about 7 months behind schedule I will not be totaly 100 % satisfied.
These updates are a culmination of of cutting edge technology, years of coding experience and influenced by us VS-Ten Site owners who have many years of marketing experience on the internet.
When all is said and done all sites on the VS Ten Network will have most of these updates in place and some like ours at SFLM will have some customized coding done that will make our site more attractive. My aim is to attract the New England Live Music Fans and I have some specialized code work to be done in order to accomplish this task.
Thanks to all of the Surf For local music members who are sticking it out and being patient while our site continues to grow. Remember it is all about you, it is all about promoting music sites from the New England area.
Sincerely,
Glen Peladeau
Eccentric Musician Company
Although I find it hard to believe, it is possible that is partly true. WHY?
Because the member had failed to;
I'm sure I missed a few here but listen this is a network. A community of site owners that either have an interest in promoting their music site (s), entertainment business or internet marketing business to other members of the network. It is about supporting each other, discovering what our member's offers are and respecting each other's membership by surfing ethicaly.
SFLM is still technically in a pre-launch stage even though the site is up to par with the rest of
the network type of sites. This is not good enough for me though so...until I receive the up coming site update that is about 7 months behind schedule I will not be totaly 100 % satisfied.
These updates are a culmination of of cutting edge technology, years of coding experience and influenced by us VS-Ten Site owners who have many years of marketing experience on the internet.
When all is said and done all sites on the VS Ten Network will have most of these updates in place and some like ours at SFLM will have some customized coding done that will make our site more attractive. My aim is to attract the New England Live Music Fans and I have some specialized code work to be done in order to accomplish this task.
Thanks to all of the Surf For local music members who are sticking it out and being patient while our site continues to grow. Remember it is all about you, it is all about promoting music sites from the New England area.
Sincerely,
Glen Peladeau
Eccentric Musician Company
Monday, January 26, 2009
Making the most of our traffic exchange
Making the most of the internet is about learning your way around it and learning how to use it. Making the most of your marketing is no different as is making the most of the Surf For Local Music Traffic exchange.
To do this one thing you should know about is the relationship between SFLM and our VS-Ten membership. SFLM is a VS-Ten designed site and we belong to this larger net work of sites. In fact the ads you place on SFLM receive hits from all of the sites in the network. This extra traffic works alot like our network in that it depends upon our surfing activity. When you surf and view a VS-Ten site you will see an extra surf bar (above ours). When this happen our network receives a credit for this and another one of our member's ad is shown on the VS-Ten system network. So you can see how awesome this is? It is HUGE! Everyone wins on the network when our members surf.
That said, I can increase our ads on the network by purchasing credits just like you have the opportunity to purchase credits on SFLM through paypal. When you do purchase credits or a subscription membership I am redirecting at least 25% of the ad revenue back to advertising both online and off. Sometimes more than that.
Now lets say you want to use SFLM as a totaly free way to promote your sites and push your ads. There are other ways besides surfing to attain credits. There is Referrals and Ad Exchanges. Go to the 'promote us' link to find your referal link. COPY this and find a spot on your site to place it like your 'our links' page. Now you've just created a double whammy no Tripple whammy hard link referal. WHAT? Yes..Tripple!
1, When someone becomes a SFLM member through your referal link you receive credits.
2, When they become a paid member you will receive cash to your paypal account (your need add your paypal email address to your SFLM membership).
3, Email us the url of the page you place our link on and we will return the favor and place your link on our good sites list.
So make the most of your membership and get the referal process going. The more members we have the better your ad will perform, the more prospects everyone will have and the better Surf For Local Music will perform in the VS-Ten Network.
Remember, This is a business network and it designed to help each other out.
To do this one thing you should know about is the relationship between SFLM and our VS-Ten membership. SFLM is a VS-Ten designed site and we belong to this larger net work of sites. In fact the ads you place on SFLM receive hits from all of the sites in the network. This extra traffic works alot like our network in that it depends upon our surfing activity. When you surf and view a VS-Ten site you will see an extra surf bar (above ours). When this happen our network receives a credit for this and another one of our member's ad is shown on the VS-Ten system network. So you can see how awesome this is? It is HUGE! Everyone wins on the network when our members surf.
That said, I can increase our ads on the network by purchasing credits just like you have the opportunity to purchase credits on SFLM through paypal. When you do purchase credits or a subscription membership I am redirecting at least 25% of the ad revenue back to advertising both online and off. Sometimes more than that.
Now lets say you want to use SFLM as a totaly free way to promote your sites and push your ads. There are other ways besides surfing to attain credits. There is Referrals and Ad Exchanges. Go to the 'promote us' link to find your referal link. COPY this and find a spot on your site to place it like your 'our links' page. Now you've just created a double whammy no Tripple whammy hard link referal. WHAT? Yes..Tripple!
1, When someone becomes a SFLM member through your referal link you receive credits.
2, When they become a paid member you will receive cash to your paypal account (your need add your paypal email address to your SFLM membership).
3, Email us the url of the page you place our link on and we will return the favor and place your link on our good sites list.
So make the most of your membership and get the referal process going. The more members we have the better your ad will perform, the more prospects everyone will have and the better Surf For Local Music will perform in the VS-Ten Network.
Remember, This is a business network and it designed to help each other out.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
The clock is ticking for the Live Music Scene...what to do?
Written by, Glen Peladeau of Eccentric Musician Company.
Copyright 2009
The times they are changing. I remember going over friend's houses and plopping down on a couch and listening to their hi end sound system. They introduced new music to my ears and some familiar goodies. I still do this today but I think that I don't fall into the normalcy. Especially considering that I have a keen interest in music. But it is this thought of spirited energy to actually sit down and critically listen to music that I'm trying to convey here. It is my opinion that far to many people (the masses) link going to see live music and alcohol (getting buzzed) as a singular activity. The only places I don't see this happening is at coffee houses, places of worship and at non alcoholic events. The clock is ticking on the future of live music my friends and it is not looking good.
So how do we change the mind set of America? Do we need to?
Yes and Yes! Allow me explain, First of all I am not anti alcohol by any means. But the situation is people are brain washed into thinking you need to have it in order to enjoy the music. This is just one disorder we have that is going to drive our music out of the clubs and be replaced by staying at home. With home entertainment sky rocketing the only folks who are supporting the live music scene is the college crowd and those businesses who thrive on it.
Now put this thought aside for a moment. Here is another detrimental factor;
What do we need to do?
We need to try to change the scene in the very places where it is changing it. People in the know who appreciate live music who are involved in the college community need to be pro active and recognize what is happening to it. We need to promote non alcoholic events to help split the psychological link we have that associates music listening with alcohol. Perhaps, after they graduate, get married and settle down they won't be couch potatoes in front of a large screen TV or video game. Just maybe they'll go out to see a band at good venue that has great acoustic and sound system. Hopefully there will be some survivors.
When we hear a young person blast out a song on their cell phone and they engage us by saying "this band rocks". Reply with a similar comment 'Oh yeah, your right but not through those three quarter of an inch speakers. From here they sound like #$**!!. Why don't you come to my place and plug your tunes into my system so you can hear what they really sound like". Engage the listener and let them know what sounds good. Invite them to a critical listening party. I would like to see more "live music support groups" who understand where we are at and where we need to go. I would like to see live music venues offer non alcoholic events, invest in a better sound system and offer a variety of live music events like open mic nights and support these groups by opening their doors to host a critical listening party with their favorite DJ/Host or local band leader/host.
Let's get out of the rut folks because it is leading us to a dead swamp. Like that? I used to ride dirt bikes but I think it applies here. Support your live music scene by supporting the music you love and the venues that deliver it.
Copyright 2009
The times they are changing. I remember going over friend's houses and plopping down on a couch and listening to their hi end sound system. They introduced new music to my ears and some familiar goodies. I still do this today but I think that I don't fall into the normalcy. Especially considering that I have a keen interest in music. But it is this thought of spirited energy to actually sit down and critically listen to music that I'm trying to convey here. It is my opinion that far to many people (the masses) link going to see live music and alcohol (getting buzzed) as a singular activity. The only places I don't see this happening is at coffee houses, places of worship and at non alcoholic events. The clock is ticking on the future of live music my friends and it is not looking good.
So how do we change the mind set of America? Do we need to?
Yes and Yes! Allow me explain, First of all I am not anti alcohol by any means. But the situation is people are brain washed into thinking you need to have it in order to enjoy the music. This is just one disorder we have that is going to drive our music out of the clubs and be replaced by staying at home. With home entertainment sky rocketing the only folks who are supporting the live music scene is the college crowd and those businesses who thrive on it.
Now put this thought aside for a moment. Here is another detrimental factor;
The PDA and cell phone MP3 players. Young folks are not receiving the acoustical quality of what the music should sound like with good speakers and a decent room to listen to it in. They blast out the music through these quarter sized transducers and think it is the best music they've ever listened to. Sorry I just have to leave the room when someone does this. I love music but I need to listen to it when there is a decent system available. Now think of what this is going to do to our live music scene. The day has already come as young listeners are influenced by bad music and bad listening devices that are pushed on them by the electronics and music industry. When they walk into a live music environment do they know what is supposed to sound good?
What do we need to do?
We need to try to change the scene in the very places where it is changing it. People in the know who appreciate live music who are involved in the college community need to be pro active and recognize what is happening to it. We need to promote non alcoholic events to help split the psychological link we have that associates music listening with alcohol. Perhaps, after they graduate, get married and settle down they won't be couch potatoes in front of a large screen TV or video game. Just maybe they'll go out to see a band at good venue that has great acoustic and sound system. Hopefully there will be some survivors.
When we hear a young person blast out a song on their cell phone and they engage us by saying "this band rocks". Reply with a similar comment 'Oh yeah, your right but not through those three quarter of an inch speakers. From here they sound like #$**!!. Why don't you come to my place and plug your tunes into my system so you can hear what they really sound like". Engage the listener and let them know what sounds good. Invite them to a critical listening party. I would like to see more "live music support groups" who understand where we are at and where we need to go. I would like to see live music venues offer non alcoholic events, invest in a better sound system and offer a variety of live music events like open mic nights and support these groups by opening their doors to host a critical listening party with their favorite DJ/Host or local band leader/host.
Let's get out of the rut folks because it is leading us to a dead swamp. Like that? I used to ride dirt bikes but I think it applies here. Support your live music scene by supporting the music you love and the venues that deliver it.
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