If you’re looking for an advertising platform that combines banner advertising, text ads, solo ad mailings, list building, and an affiliate program into one system, Profit From Free Ads (P.F.F.A.) is worth taking a closer look at.
Profit From Free Ads is designed around a fairly straightforward concept: members use the platform to advertise their own websites and offers, while upgraded members can also use advertising credits as an incentive to attract referrals. Those referrals can then become part of the member’s downline, creating another avenue for promotion and commissions.
The platform offers a free membership, but the more significant advertising and marketing features are tied to its seven paid Ad Pack levels. Current member-area information shows Ad Packs ranging from $20 for Level 1 to $597 for Level 7, with one-time payments rather than recurring monthly membership fees.
Who Owns Profit From Free Ads?
According to the site’s current FAQ, Phil Basten and Jane Mark are the owners of Profit From Free Ads. The site says the two have been developing list-building and advertising tools for online businesses for many years.
That is useful information for anyone researching an advertising platform because ownership is clearly identified by the company itself rather than being something that needs to be inferred from third-party sources.
Profit From Free Ads is also associated with JAM Marketing, which provides the site’s support/contact information.
What Is Profit From Free Ads?
Profit From Free Ads is primarily an advertising and list-building platform.
The basic idea is that members can use the system to promote their websites through text ads, banner ads, and email advertising. Upgraded members also receive advertising credits that they can use themselves or give away to people they sponsor.
That last part is an important distinction.
The system isn’t simply an advertising network where you purchase impressions and send visitors to a website. It also uses advertising credits as a list-building incentive.
For example, an upgraded member can promote Profit From Free Ads and offer new referrals free advertising credits. According to the current FAQ, those giveaway credits are automatically allocated between the new member’s text and banner advertising accounts.
This creates a simple promotional proposition:
Join → receive advertising → use the advertising → potentially become a referral.
The higher the sponsor’s Ad Pack level, the larger the advertising-credit giveaway available to that sponsor.
Free Membership
Profit From Free Ads does have a free membership option.
The current FAQ says free members receive one text ad and one banner ad, along with between 10,000 and 70,000 guaranteed views depending on the sponsor. Once those views are used, the ads automatically pause.
Free members can therefore get some advertising exposure without purchasing an Ad Pack.
There are limitations, however.
Free members cannot:
- Use the solo-ad mailers
- Give away advertising credits to referrals
- Earn affiliate commissions
- Promote Profit From Free Ads through the site’s affiliate program
Those features are reserved for upgraded members.
That makes the free membership more of an opportunity to test the advertising side of the platform rather than a full version of the system.
Profit From Free Ads Ad Packs
Profit From Free Ads currently has seven Ad Pack levels.
One of the unusual aspects of the structure is that the levels build on one another. If you move to a higher level, the lower levels have to be paid for as well.
You can upgrade one level at a time, or purchase your way to a higher level in a single transaction.
Here is the current member-area information supplied for this review:
| Ad Pack | Level | Current Price | Text Ads | Banner Ads | Solo Mailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager | $20 | 1 × 50,000 views | 1 × 50,000 views | 500 members every 30 days |
| 2 | Mentor | $55 | 2 × 100,000 views | 2 × 100,000 views | 2,000 members every 25 days |
| 3 | Supervisor | $130 | 3 × 150,000 views | 3 × 150,000 views | 3,000 members every 20 days |
| 4 | Executive | $225* | 4 × 250,000 views | 4 × 250,000 views | 5,000 members every 15 days |
| 5 | Director | $395* | 5 × 500,000 views | 5 × 500,000 views | 7,500 members every 10 days |
| 6 | CEO | $495* | 6 × 750,000 views | 6 × 750,000 views | 10,000 members every 5 days |
| 7 | Tycoon | $597* | 7 × 1,000,000 views/month | 7 × 1,000,000 views | 22,000+ members every 2 days |
*Current promotional pricing shown in the member-area information supplied for this review.
The advertising component grows substantially as you move through the levels.
For example, Level 1 provides 50,000 views for a text ad and another 50,000 views for a banner ad. Level 6 provides 750,000 views for each, while Level 7 provides 1 million banner and text ad views, with the text-ad credits specifically described as monthly.
Solo Advertising
One of the more interesting features of Profit From Free Ads is its built-in solo ad mailer.
All upgraded members receive access to the solo mailer, but the frequency depends on the Ad Pack level.
At Level 1, the current member-area information allows an email to 500 members every 30 days.
At the higher levels, the mailing frequency and audience size increase substantially.
Level 7 is the biggest jump, allowing emails to be sent to more than 22,000 members every two days, according to the current member-area information.
That works out to as many as 182 solo mailings per year at the Tycoon level.
There is also a second mailer available to upgraded members: the Downline Mailer.
This allows members to communicate directly with people who have signed up under them. The Downline Mailer operates on the same basic frequency schedule as the member’s Solo Ad Mailer.
This is an important distinction because you’re dealing with two different audiences:
- The Solo Ad Mailer reaches the broader P.F.F.A. membership.
- The Downline Mailer reaches your direct referrals.
The site’s FAQ also explains that Levels 1 through 6 require members to earn a specified number of credits by reading ads before using the solo mailer. Level 7 does not require members to earn credits before mailing.
Banner and Text Advertising
Profit From Free Ads also provides traditional advertising options.
Members can create both text advertisements and banner advertisements within the member area.
The current FAQ says banner advertisements can be uploaded in either 125 × 125 or 468 × 60 formats. Members select an advertising slot, upload or link to their banner, enter the destination URL, and assign advertising credits to the ad.
Text ads work in a similar fashion.
Once an ad is created, credits can be assigned to it. Members can monitor their remaining credits and add more when necessary.
This gives P.F.F.A. members multiple ways to promote an offer rather than forcing everything through email.
You can use:
- Text ads
- Banner ads
- Solo email advertising
- Downline email advertising
That combination makes the platform more versatile than a basic banner exchange.
Giveaway Advertising for List Building
The list-building component is one of the main reasons Profit From Free Ads is different from a standard advertising site.
Upgraded members can give away advertising credits to people they personally sponsor.
The amount of advertising available as a giveaway increases with the member’s Ad Pack level.
The current FAQ says the giveaway amounts range from 10,000 credits at Level 1 up to 70,000 credits at Level 7. The credits are automatically divided between the referral’s text and banner advertising accounts.
This creates an incentive for someone to join through your referral link.
Instead of simply saying:
“Join Profit From Free Ads.”
an upgraded member can promote something more tangible:
“Join through my link and I’ll give you free advertising credits.”
That can be a useful list-building strategy because the advertising benefit gives prospects a reason to take action.
Affiliate Commissions
Profit From Free Ads also has an affiliate component.
Current member-area information shows commission percentages increasing with each Ad Pack level:
| Ad Pack | Level | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager | 15% |
| 2 | Mentor | 20% |
| 3 | Supervisor | 25% |
| 4 | Executive | 30% |
| 5 | Director | 35% |
| 6 | CEO | 40% |
| 7 | Tycoon | 50% |
The important rule is that your commission level determines how many levels of the Ad Pack structure you can earn from.
For example, if you are at Level 3, you can earn commissions through Level 3. If one of your referrals purchases a higher level, you don’t receive commissions on those higher levels unless you have upgraded far enough yourself.
At Level 7, the current information states that you receive the top 50% commission and can earn on all seven Ad Pack levels.
The site’s FAQ confirms the general rule: members are paid only up to the level of the Ad Pack they have purchased.
Current Promotions and Bonus Offers
The current member-area information also shows promotional pricing on the upper Ad Packs.
The listed checkout codes are:
- PFFA50 — $50 off Level 4
- PFFA80 — $80 off Level 5
- PFFA175 — $175 off Level 6
- PFFA400 — $400 off Level 7
Because these are promotional checkout offers, it’s a good idea to verify that the code and associated discount are still active before publishing them as permanent pricing information.
The higher levels also currently include bonus Sokule list-building credits.
The member-area information lists:
- Level 4 — 1 million bonus credits
- Level 5 — 2 million bonus credits
- Level 6 — 5 million bonus credits
- Level 7 — 10 million bonus credits
Those bonuses can add considerable additional value to the upper-level packages, although the value of a promotional bonus should always be considered separately from the core advertising services.
Level 7 Tycoon Features
Level 7 is clearly positioned as the premium package.
The current member-area information lists:
- 7 text ads
- 1,000,000 text-ad views per month
- 7 banner ads
- 1,000,000 banner-ad views
- Email access to 22,000+ members every 2 days
- Downline mailer every 2 days
- 50% commissions
- Unlimited 70,000-credit advertising giveaways
- Monthly advertising-credit deposits
- 10 million bonus Sokule list-building credits
The site’s FAQ also says Level 7 members receive 100,000 advertising credits every month, which is a benefit not provided at the other Ad Pack levels.
The site also states that Level 7 members receive lifetime promotional exposure through its associated Never Ending Traffic 4U traffic site.
Obviously, the Level 7 package represents a substantial jump in cost compared with the entry-level Ad Packs, so it’s better viewed as a serious advertising package rather than something a new member needs to purchase immediately.
How We Use Profit From Free Ads
For our purposes, Profit From Free Ads fits into the advertising and list-building side of the overall traffic strategy.
The most interesting feature isn’t simply the ability to run banner and text ads. It’s the way those advertising benefits can potentially be used as an incentive when promoting the platform itself.
A marketer can advertise a website or offer, build exposure through banner and text advertising, and use the site’s referral system to build a downline.
The giveaway advertising feature can then become part of the acquisition strategy.
For example, instead of promoting a referral link without an incentive, an upgraded member can offer new signups a specific amount of advertising credits.
That’s particularly relevant for marketers who are already using traffic exchanges, safelist mailers, banner advertising, and other traffic sources.
The built-in solo mailer is another feature we’d pay attention to because it provides a way to reach a larger audience without having to purchase a separate solo-ad campaign every time.
However, I would approach the system as an advertising platform first and an earning opportunity second.
The value of the advertising you receive, the quality of the traffic, your conversion rates, and how effectively you use the available email and banner opportunities are all going to matter more than simply moving up the Ad Pack ladder.
Profit From Free Ads FAQ
Is Profit From Free Ads free to join?
Yes. P.F.F.A. offers a free membership. Free members receive advertising exposure, but the solo mailers, affiliate commissions, and advertising-credit giveaway system are reserved for upgraded members.
How many Ad Pack levels are there?
There are seven Ad Pack levels, ranging from Manager through Tycoon.
Are the Ad Packs one-time payments?
Yes. The current member-area information describes the Ad Packs as one-time payments.
Can free members use the solo mailer?
No. Solo mailer access is reserved for upgraded members.
Can free members earn commissions?
No. The affiliate program is available to upgraded members.
Can upgraded members send email to their referrals?
Yes. Upgraded members receive access to the Downline Mailer, which allows them to communicate with their direct signups.
Do I have to earn credits before sending solo ads?
Levels 1 through 6 require members to earn a specified number of credits before using the Solo Ad Mailer. Level 7 does not require earned credits for mailing.
Can I use banner ads?
Yes. Members can create banner advertisements and assign advertising credits to them. The site currently supports 125 × 125 and 468 × 60 banner formats.
What is the highest commission level?
The current member-area information lists 50% at Ad Pack Level 7.
Do I have to buy the lower levels before upgrading?
The system requires the lower levels to be paid for when moving to a higher level. You can upgrade sequentially or purchase the required levels together to reach a higher package.
Final Verdict
Profit From Free Ads is an interesting combination of advertising platform and list-building system.
Rather than concentrating on one type of traffic, P.F.F.A. brings several promotional methods together: banner ads, text ads, solo email advertising, downline email marketing, advertising-credit giveaways, and an affiliate program.
The free membership makes it possible to get started without purchasing an Ad Pack, although the most useful marketing features are reserved for upgraded members.
The Ad Pack structure also gives members a progression from a relatively inexpensive entry level to a much more substantial Level 7 package. The higher levels provide significantly more advertising credits, more frequent email access, larger giveaway amounts, and higher affiliate commissions.
The part that stands out most to me is the combination of advertising and list building. Being able to offer advertising credits to people who join through your referral can give marketers an actual incentive to use when promoting P.F.F.A., rather than relying entirely on the affiliate opportunity itself.
That doesn’t mean everyone needs the highest Ad Pack. In fact, I’d recommend approaching the levels based on how much advertising you can realistically use and how well the platform fits into your existing traffic strategy.
For someone looking for another source of banner advertising, text advertising, solo mailings, and list-building opportunities, Profit From Free Ads is definitely a platform worth investigating.
And if you’re already building an email list and working with multiple traffic sources, P.F.F.A.’s combination of advertising exposure and referral incentives makes it particularly interesting as one piece of a larger traffic system.
