Interview with Ed Tyner

This entry is part 4 of 12 in the series Traffic Exchange Owner Interviews

1) How and when did your online business get started?

I came online November 1999 and jumped right into affiliate marketing. I only did affiliate marketing up until May 2007 when I launched RoadRunner Surf.

2) Which exchange(s) do you own or co-own?

I own RoadRunner Surf and co - owner of an upcoming traffic exchange with Ryan Hogan. Name is a secret right now.

3) Do you currently work exclusively online?

Yes I do work full time online. I work on small engines for fun still, when I have the spare time.

4) How many hours per day do you spend on your exchange(s)?

I spend between 10-18 hours a day

5) Do you do support yourself, or do you outsource support?

I do all support work myself, but will be looking to outsource support in the near future.

6) How fluent are you with HTML, javascript, and PHP?

I’m pretty good with html, and know the basics of javascript and php.

7) Approximately how many members join your exchange a month?

Between 80 and 100 a month have been joining.

8) Does most of your advertising come from members referring, or you?

I spend a good deal of money buying advertising, but I also have some great members who promote RoadRunner Surf.

9) Are you subscribed to any blogs? Which is your favorite?

I’m subscribed to Hitexchange News, since it is now a blog. I would have to say Hitexchange News is my favorite.

10) What would be the biggest tip you could give to readers?

Network! Get yourself known so others will want to do business with you.

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  1. See my profile on MyBlogLog.com! Chuck Bartok (cjbart) Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 9:50 am

    Great Interview and information.
    I love the point made about hours spent.
    The joy of doing what you love is no-one tells you when quitting time is

  2. See my profile on MyBlogLog.com! Crystal M. (clcrm96) Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 10:45 am

    I love that you are doing these interviews! IT is so great to get to know a little about fellow TE owners and their commitment and devotion to keeping their businesses running. This was a great interview!!!!

  3. See my profile on MyBlogLog.com! Allen Gangloff (t88tonit) Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 10:49 am

    great interview good questions good answers

  4. See my profile on MyBlogLog.com! Ashok Kawol (ashok) Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am

    I agree with the comments made by Crystal M. above.

    I also run a TE - autosurf365.com and it is good to know how other Owners started out.

    Good Interview. Thanks and Regards, Ashok Kawol.

  5. See my profile on MyBlogLog.com! Scott Cofer (kaizenmg) Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    Great interview, Tim I too enjoyed the “hours spent” question and answer. Just goes to show that those who are “making it” online aren’t logging into their PayPal account and “watching the money pour in” - they are WORKING!

    Best,
    Scott

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