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Using key codes is by far the most effective and simplest way to track your ads. I organize mine in a spreadsheet and have dozens of key codes.

You need to track how much traffic you are receiving and, more importantly, the amount of sign ups you get from each source as well. Getting lots of traffic is good, but it means little when no one is signing up.

Test different methods for which ones are effective. Free and paid advertising are both good choices. You can submit to PTC sites, classifieds, become a sponsor of a newsletter or webpage, just to list a few examples.
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Using key codes is by far the most effective and simplest way to track your ads. I organize mine in a spreadsheet and have dozens of key codes.

You need to track how much traffic you are receiving and, more importantly, the amount of sign ups you get from each source as well. Getting lots of traffic is good, but it means little when no one is signing up.

Test different methods for which ones are effective. Free and paid advertising are both good choices. You can submit to
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