Comments on: Even Annoying Sounds Get Clicks!

By: Bill Becker

Bill Becker — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:08:08 +0000

Tim, you're spending way too much time in your traffic laboratory! Before you know it, you'll be known as the Dr. Frankenstein of the Traffic Exchanges;-)

Thanks for sharing your experiments with the rest of us.

It's frightening to think of what you might come up with next! - BB

By: Jon Olson

Jon Olson — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:48:38 +0000

I used to never put audio not too mention auto playing audio on my pages, then I tried and tested it. I went from 3-5 new subscribers to my newsletter to 8-10....All from putting on small clip of auto playing audio.

It works! Plain and simple.

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Do you use sound or not on your splash pages? | BradPollina.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:25:48 +0000

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By: Jon Olson

Jon Olson — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:29:33 +0000

Tim, dude, I have to hand it to you. The latest video 'No More Boring Videos' is hilarious. great job man, I had to do a double take when I watched it. Got my attention....

Oh wow, does that mean this stuff works? =)

By: Ragnar Miljeteig

Ragnar Miljeteig — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:16:41 +0000

LOL at your newest splash page and this, when I hear an annoying sound when surfing I ignore all pages and just click next until it's gone so I don't see how it can work well O.O You sure do a lot of odd tests man :P Ragnar Miljeteigs lastest blog post..Review - Traffic Bunnies

By: Jussi

Jussi — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:15:27 +0000

I have to say I enjoy autoplay sites. I personally mostly stop by sites that have a cool video or audio for me to view or listen to... And in here aswell as other pages repetition works. Splash pages themselves work less on me, music than extensive websites and third comes simple splash pages, when thinking about my clickthru ratios.

By: Gimme A Dream

Gimme A Dream — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:48:20 +0000

As much as I dislike the sounds coming in automatically, I have to agree with you and must now also think about putting video in any advertising I do. I do surf on StartXchange some and I haven't placed any URL's there. I'm having difficulty on choosing the right thing to sell. I have enjoyed this discussion and will continue to read your blog. Thank you for presenting it. Gimme A Dreams lastest blog post..I Have Always Loved Bob Newhart Comedy

By: michael

michael — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:22:03 +0000

I added sound to one of my splash pages, and in 48 hours, with 800 hits on it, it has not received anymore or any less clicks then my other three splash pages. So maybe i am doing it wrong. i do not have a problem with sound, but I do have an issue with sounds or videos that go on for ever and ever and ever.

By: Make Money Online

Make Money Online — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:06:02 +0000

Hi Tim

I have been following this series with much interest.
You convinced me to get a video and I now have one Im preparing for my new squeeze page and new site - exciting stuff!
(you will see it at startxchange soon)

I was wondering if you might address a problem I have?
I dont know how to make the video autoplay!

As it has come, you must click play and after all this discussion - I definately want it to autoplay!
Can you tell me how? maybe that could be the focus of your next article?

I enjoy your blog -
thanks - Kym

By: BJ Minnich

BJ Minnich — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:33:43 +0000

Hi Tim, although I understand the Audio/Video concept and that it serves a purpose with regard to marketing one's offers...

What I totally disagree with is having it "Auto-Playing!"

Besides being very annoying, it also takes away the viewer's choice as to whether or not they want to listen!

In addition, most of us who do any surfing usually have those features disabled for just that reason...

That concludes my ranting...