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Traffic exchanges · 2 MIN READ

How do traffic exchanges work?

Reviewed 2026-10-11 · Current live features; saved contest terms take priority.

The useful loop is simple: complete a qualifying view, receive credits, and assign them to a page.

Complete the surf cycle

  1. Sign in to your exchange and open its surf area.
  2. Allow the displayed page and timer to finish.
  3. Complete any required confirmation yourself.
  4. Check that the exchange accepted the view before moving on.

Opening a page or refreshing it repeatedly does not necessarily earn credit. The exchange decides what counts, and Colossari relies on accepted activity from a participating exchange.

Read the ratio carefully

Ratios are not always written the same way. One exchange may show credits per page; another may describe pages surfed per visit received. Look for an example in its help pages. Check your balance before and after a short session to understand what was credited.

Assign credits to an approved page

Submitting a URL, gaining approval, and allocating credits can be separate steps. An approved page with no assigned credits may receive no exposure. A funded campaign may also be paused or outside its delivery settings. Use the exchange’s campaign status rather than assuming a saved URL is already running.

Manual surfing and Colossari

Some services offer automatic rotation, but Colossari’s rules prohibit automated surfing and views a person did not watch. Complete the required steps yourself. Do not use a script or unattended rotation to produce Colossari strikes.

Two balances to check

The exchange records advertising credits. Colossari records game activity and eligible rewards. If one updates and the other does not, follow the strike troubleshooting steps instead of repeatedly reconnecting accounts.

Put this chapter into practice, or explore the next guide at your own pace.

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