How to Join a Traffic Exchange
Get started with traffic exchanges and generate free, targeted traffic to your website. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the process step by step.
Step 1: Choose a Traffic Exchange
Look Below to find trusted, high-performing traffic exchanges. These platforms let you promote your website by viewing others’ websites in return.
Before joining any exchange, create your free account at Top-TE — our Downline Builder makes it easy to manage all your affiliate IDs in one place.
Once you're inside, you can promote every major traffic exchange with one link while keeping 100% of your referrals.
| Traffic Exchange | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
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Easy Hits 4 U |
Over 2,000,000 members - the busiest Traffic Exchange since 2003. | Visit Now |
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TE Search |
TE Search is a powerful traffic exchange platform designed to help you promote your websites and business opportunities quickly, easily, and for free. With just a few clicks, you can start getting quality, targeted traffic to your site by viewing other members’ pages in exchange for visits to your own. | Visit Now |
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Hungry For Hits |
One of the biggest and most active manual traffic exchanges that is consistently top rated in independent rankings. Get all you need to be successful with your professional advertising in one place, in a simple and fun package. | Visit Now |
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Submit Ads 4 Free |
Submit Ads 4 Free is a hybrid traffic exchange/ traffic coop with over 15 different ways to advertise for free. | Visit Now |
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Harvest Traffic Coop |
Surf in one traffic exchange, get traffic from 1500. Let the whole Harvest Traffic Coop community advertise your websites for you. For free. | Visit Now |
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Easy Online Advertising |
We Deliver Prospects to Your Web Pages | Visit Now |
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Spin That Site |
The Traffic Exchange & COOP... This site does not sell upgrades or credits... To earn credits you can surf or send traffic to the COOP from only the approved sources listed on the COOP approved sources page. | Visit Now |
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TE Hits 4 U |
Your "No Games Traffic Exchange" - 5 Level Referral Rewards Program - Home of guru and his "Bones". Collect um all over in different TEs, trade for advertising or cash to use on on many Ians Desk sites. | Visit Now |
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Hot Flash Hits |
TE since 2011 Home of Embers Weekly Jackpot | Visit Now |
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The Food Game |
Build downlines and advertise in over 300 partner sites! Compete with other players to win big every week or just collect Gold to get free TE upgrades or credits in the central Partner Shop. | Visit Now |
Step 2: Create Your Free Account
Click the Join Now or Register button on the exchange's homepage. Enter your full name, email address, username, and a secure password.
Step 3: Confirm Your Email
Check your inbox for a confirmation email. Click the link to verify your account. This ensures your account is activated and ready to use.
Step 4: Log In to the Members Area
Use your new login details to access the members area. Here you’ll find tools to manage your account, add your websites, and earn credits.
Step 5: Add Your Website or Splash Page
Most exchanges let you submit one or more URLs to promote. Ensure your website:
- Loads quickly
- Does not auto-redirect
- Follows the site's content guidelines
No problem. Start by joining Top-TE — it’s built for beginners! You’ll get ready-to-use promotional material and access to 200+ traffic sources. You can begin earning referrals while learning the ropes of affiliate marketing, even if you're starting from scratch.
Step 6: Start Surfing and Earn Credits
Click the Start Surfing button to begin. You'll view other members’ sites for 6–15 seconds and earn credits in return. Use credits to show your site to others.
Step 7: Monitor Your Stats
Track clicks, views, referral commissions, and conversion rates in your dashboard. Many sites also offer charts and campaign performance data.
Step 8: Explore Upgrade Options
Upgrading your account often unlocks benefits like:
- Higher credit ratios
- More ad slots
- Affiliate commissions
- Priority exposure
Helpful Tips for Beginners
- Use a Gmail account dedicated to safelist and TE activity
- Whitelist email senders to ensure you don’t miss confirmations
- Use Gravatar for your profile picture on most exchanges
- Join downline builders to maintain referral integrity
- Login daily to claim bonuses and surf streaks