09-16-2007, 01:45 PM
Quote:The buzz this weekend is focused on BlogRush, a traffic sharing service for bloggers. ItÂs literally everywhere. But many of us have seen these things before, and itÂs worth noting that none have survived very long. Here are some notes we compiled from our Web 1.0 experiences.
IN OPPOSITION
5. These services typically benefit the first members the most. Those that fail to join early lose out. This leads to disenchantment and eventually the lessening of network effects.
6. Too Easily Abused. Refresh your blog 100 times, and youÂve earned 100 credits. This can be fixed partially by BlogRush by only tracking clickthroughs, not exposures, or some kind of IP tracking. ThereÂs no mention on the site as to whether this is already in place...
full article: http://mashable.com/2007/09/16/blogrush-2/
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Quote:Blogrush: Traffic Generator or Pyramid Scheme?
Blogrush is at once an ingenious idea and a bit of a throwback to âWeb 1.0â³ affiliate schemes. Hereâs how it works: if you click this link and proceed to use the service yourself, this blog earns credits. Using the service means posting a widget (right) to your sidebar.
Every time the widget displays on your blog, you earn credits, and so does the person that told you about the service. Then your latest blog headline is syndicated to widgets on similar blogs...
full article: http://mashable.com/2007/09/15/blogrush/