1. What exactly is the Start Page system and why should I use it ? - Top

The Start Page system is one of the primary parts of the TrafficMarines network. Your browser's "start page" or "home page" is the page that is automatically displayed each time you start your browser, and all users are strongly encouraged to set this to their TrafficMarines Start Page.

The TrafficMarines Start Page is a great way to start your web browsing. You tell the system what you're interested in, and each time you start your browser you'll be presented with links to six targeted sites in the network. There's even a search engine to find what you're looking for.

But that's just the start. One of the best reasons to set your start page to TrafficMarines is that you can earn a ton of credits! Each time you open your browser and your start page is displayed you'll earn 1 credit, and up to 1,000 credits each time you click on any of the links!

To set your browser's Start Page to TrafficMarines, login to your account and click the "Set Start Page" link in the upper left-hand corner of the page. That's how simple it is to start earning more TrafficMarines credits!

2. Can you tell me about the "Do Not Click This Link" Fraud Test ? - Top

The fraud test is an integral part of our anti-cheat system, which ensures you receive only real, live targeted traffic from TrafficMarines. It prevents cheaters from using automated scripts or software to simulate "clicks" to your site.

It also ensures that all Start Page users are paying attention to what they are doing, rather than just clicking away like crazy and rushing through everything that pops up on their screen.

Every now and then you'll see an ad with a title that says something like "Fraud Test - Do Not Click." All you have to do to "pass" the test is not click that link - easy as that! However, those that are lazy or are trying to cheat the system may very well fail the test. Fail it too many times and your TrafficMarines will automatically be cancelled. There's just no reason to fail the fraud test if you're using your Start Page properly.

3. Why am I seeing links unrelated to the categories I've chosen ? - Top

When you select the category or categories of sites you're interested in, the system will make every attempt to display only those types of sites on your Start Page. If you occasionally see other types of sites, this is nothing to worry about.

The system is self-adjusting, and there are over 2 dozen variables that determine which links are displayed at any given time. And in order to keep things in "balance", the system may occassionally need to display links from other categories.

Over time you should see less and less of this as the system becomes "smarter" and becomes better at adapting to short-term irregularities. And remember - don't forget to use the Search Engine if you are looking for something in particular!

4. How do I bookmark/add to my favorites a site on my Start Page ? - Top

You're surfing your Start Page and come across a site that you really like, and you want to bookmark it or add it to your favorites. You try to do so the "normal" way but find you've bookmarked your own Start Page, right?

Due to the way the Start Page system works you can't bookmark a site directly. Here's how to do it based on the browser you're using:

Internet Explorer/AOL
Right-click anywhere on the page and select "Add to Favorites...".

Netscape 7
Right-click anywhere on the page and select "Bookmark This Page".

Netscape 6
Right-click anywhere on the page and select "Open Frame in New Window", add it to your bookmarks normally, then close the window to return.

Netscape 4.7+
Right-click anywhere on the page and select "Add Bookmark".

Opera 6+
Right-click anywhere on the page, select "Frame" then "Add to Bookmarks".

5. What if my site isn't ready yet and/or I don't want traffic now ? - Top

Even if your website isn't ready yet or you don't want traffic delivered to your site for some reason, you should still Join for Free right now and/or continue participating in the TrafficMarines network so you can build up credits.

If you don't want traffic to your site right now, just Login to your account and you can temporarily disable your links from being displayed. Then when you are ready for traffic all you have to do is re-enable your links.

6. Why can't I load my Start Page using automated mechanisms ? - Top

We understand that a small percentage of users might want to load their Start Page automatically for legitimate reasons - such as those with carpal tunnel syndrome or other disabilities who often use such techniques to reduce the physical effort required to use their computers.

Unfortunately, the majority of people who use automated methods to load their Start Page are trying to cheat the system - they set it in motion then leave the room or do other things in an effort to "earn" more credits.

This wastes other users' hard-earned credits, and we simply can't let this happen - it goes directly against the very thing that makes TrafficMarines an effective traffic-generation system for tens of thousands of users.

Thus, your account will be automatically deleted after 3 warnings if you continue to use automated mechanisms to load your Start Page.

Note: We are currently in the process of upgrading our systems in the hope that it will soon be able to tell the difference between a cheater and someone who has a legitimate reason to load their Start Page automatically.

7. Why can't I promote my Start Page or let other people use it ? - Top

Your Start Page is just that - YOUR Start Page. It is for you to use, and no one else. Every user has their own Start Page, and anyone that wants a TrafficMarines Start Page simply needs to create a free account.

We found that most people who wanted to promote their Start Page wanted to do so via other traffic exchanges, rotaters, etc. And unfortunately most of them don't have adequate anti-cheating measures in place - which means that our users' hard-earned impressions would be wasted.

The proper way to introduce people to TrafficMarines is by promoting your Referral URL. Promoting your Referral URL will generate more referrals and a lot more credits anyway - it's a proven fact!

The #1 reason NOT to promote your Start Page URL is that YOU are responsible for it's use.

If you do, other people WILL abuse it - and they definitely will NOT perform the required click tests on your behalf - and YOU will be held responsible ... so do NOT promote your Start Page.

Note: There is absolutely no way that anyone can find out your Start Page URL, unless YOU give it to them. So you are held 100% responsible, and there are no exceptions. If you promote your Start Page URL and then your account gets deleted, please do not email us asking why.