If you are looking for a traffic exchange that combines traditional website surfing with banner advertising, Viral Ad Hits is a program worth taking a closer look at. The site describes itself as a Manual Traffic Exchange & Banner Co-Op, giving members two primary ways to promote their websites: earning traffic through the surf exchange and gaining additional exposure through the banner advertising system.
Viral Ad Hits is part of a group of traffic programs associated with Ian Cormier, who is identified on the current site as the creator behind the program. The site also connects members with several other traffic properties in the same network, making Viral Ad Hits more than just a standalone traffic exchange.
One thing worth pointing out right away is that Viral Ad Hits does not currently display a straightforward public membership pricing table that I could reliably verify. Rather than guessing at upgrade prices or features, this review focuses on the features and information that can currently be confirmed.
What Is Viral Ad Hits?
Viral Ad Hits is primarily a manual traffic exchange combined with a banner advertising co-op.
The traffic exchange works on the familiar credit-based model. Members visit other members’ websites and perform qualifying actions in order to participate in the traffic system. Those activities can help generate exposure for the websites that members place into the exchange.
The banner side of the program operates separately from the traditional surf exchange. The current homepage displays four banner advertising formats:
- 468 x 60
- 300 x 250
- 728 x 90
- 125 x 125
The site displays current daily banner activity for each format, providing members with an indication that the banner exchange is actively rotating advertising. When checked, the site was showing thousands of daily impressions across the different banner sizes.
This combination is what makes Viral Ad Hits interesting for traffic marketers. Instead of relying exclusively on surfing to earn credits, members can also use banner advertising as another way to get their offers in front of other members.
Who Created Viral Ad Hits?
The current Viral Ad Hits website identifies Ian Cormier as the person behind the program. The site’s footer includes a “Created By Ian” reference, while its company information section identifies Ian’s Desk.
Ian Cormier is also associated with several other traffic and advertising programs. The Viral Ad Hits homepage currently links to programs including Affiliate Traffic Website, Submit Ads 4 Free, Traffic Exchange Hits 4 U, Butterfly TE, Pegasus Hits and Surf Bash.
That connection is important because Viral Ad Hits appears to be designed as part of a broader traffic ecosystem rather than as an isolated website.
How Does Viral Ad Hits Work?
The basic concept is straightforward.
You create an account, add your website or promotional pages, and participate in the traffic exchange by viewing other members’ websites.
The traffic exchange is manual, meaning members are expected to actively participate rather than relying on automated surfing tools.
The site also tracks qualifying activity. The current homepage displays statistics for the day’s most active member, top surfer and top promoter. When checked, Diana Cave was listed as the most active member and top surfer, while Ian Cormier was listed as the top promoter.
This gives the exchange a gamified element because members can see who is currently contributing the most activity.
For someone using traffic exchanges as part of a larger advertising strategy, the important distinction is that Viral Ad Hits can be approached from both sides:
Surf to earn exposure, and advertise to purchase or generate additional exposure.
Banner Advertising and the Co-Op
The banner co-op is one of the more interesting aspects of Viral Ad Hits.
The current homepage prominently displays daily statistics for four banner sizes. These numbers change as the system records advertising activity, so they provide a snapshot of the amount of banner exposure being generated.
The four supported sizes give advertisers some flexibility because they can use different creative formats depending on where they want to promote.
For example, a marketer could use a traditional 468 x 60 banner for a standard advertising placement while using a 300 x 250 banner for a larger promotional space.
The co-op concept can also be useful because banner advertising doesn’t require the prospect to actively surf at the exact moment your ad is displayed. Your banner can receive exposure as members interact with the network.
For marketers already creating multiple banner versions for their traffic campaigns, this gives Viral Ad Hits another potential use beyond simply earning surf credits.
Current Activity
One of the useful things about the current Viral Ad Hits homepage is that it displays activity rather than simply claiming that the site is active.
At the time of my check, the homepage showed:
- 7,705 daily impressions for 468 x 60 banners
- 774 daily impressions for 300 x 250 banners
- 3,253 daily impressions for 728 x 90 banners
- 2,563 daily impressions for 125 x 125 banners
These figures are live activity indicators and naturally fluctuate from day to day. They should not be interpreted as guaranteed future traffic or as a measurement of how many visitors will click an advertisement.
The site also displays individual member activity, including surfing and promotional activity.
That is preferable to relying solely on a static member count because it gives advertisers at least some indication of whether people are currently using the system.
Viral Ad Hits and Submit Ads 4 Free
There is another interesting connection between Viral Ad Hits and Submit Ads 4 Free.
Current information published on Submit Ads 4 Free states that members who upgrade there can automatically receive upgraded membership on Viral Ad Hits. The current Submit Ads 4 Free membership chart specifically lists “Viral Ad Hits Upgraded Membership” as included with its Silver and Gold levels.
A recent member post on Submit Ads 4 Free provides additional context, stating that Silver and Gold upgrades include upgraded membership on Viral Ad Hits and another Ian Cormier program.
This means that anyone already using Submit Ads 4 Free should check the current terms of that offer before paying separately for anything on Viral Ad Hits.
It is also another reason to view Viral Ad Hits as part of a larger network of programs rather than evaluating it completely in isolation.
Is There a Public Viral Ad Hits Pricing Table?
This is one area where I would be cautious.
I could not verify a current public Viral Ad Hits membership comparison chart that clearly lists all membership levels, prices and benefits.
Because pricing and membership benefits can change, I don’t think it makes sense to publish an old or unverified table simply to fill the section.
Instead, prospective members should check the current member area for the actual upgrade options available when they join.
There is, however, current evidence that upgraded membership on Viral Ad Hits can be obtained through qualifying upgrades on Submit Ads 4 Free, so that relationship may be worth investigating before purchasing an upgrade directly.
Other Traffic Programs in the Network
Viral Ad Hits currently links to several other traffic properties.
These include:
- Affiliate Traffic Website
- Submit Ads 4 Free
- Traffic Exchange Hits 4 U
- Butterfly TE
- Pegasus Hits
- Surf Bash
The presence of these links suggests that Ian Cormier’s programs are intended to work together as a broader traffic network.
For a marketer who participates in multiple traffic exchanges, that can be useful because it provides additional opportunities to move between related traffic sources.
It also means that someone evaluating Viral Ad Hits should pay attention to the network relationships rather than looking only at the individual site.
Who Is Viral Ad Hits Best For?
Viral Ad Hits is probably most interesting for marketers who already understand how traffic exchanges work.
If you are completely new to traffic exchanges, the concept is simple enough to learn, but the real value comes from having a specific advertising strategy.
For example, you could use the traffic exchange to promote:
- A lead-capture page
- An email newsletter
- An affiliate offer
- A blog article
- A traffic program
- A YouTube channel
- A product or service
The banner co-op provides another way to promote the same assets.
For a marketer who is already creating several banner sizes, the banner component could be particularly useful.
How We Use Viral Ad Hits
For our traffic strategy, I would approach Viral Ad Hits primarily as an additional exposure source rather than treating traffic exchange visitors as guaranteed buyers.
The first step would be to send traffic to a lead-capture page rather than directly to an affiliate offer. That gives us the opportunity to turn a visitor into a subscriber and continue marketing to that person after the initial visit.
The banner side can then be used as a second source of exposure.
That creates two separate measurements:
Traffic exchange exposure → clicks → opt-ins
and
Banner exposure → clicks → opt-ins
Tracking those separately would make it easier to determine which part of Viral Ad Hits is actually contributing results.
As with any traffic exchange or banner network, I would focus on the numbers that matter rather than simply counting hits. Visitors, clicks, opt-ins, subscribers and eventual sales are much more useful measurements than raw impressions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viral Ad Hits free to join?
The current website provides a “Create An Account” option, indicating that members can register for the program. The exact current membership and upgrade pricing was not available in a reliable public comparison table when this review was researched.
Is Viral Ad Hits a traffic exchange?
Yes. The current site specifically describes itself as a Manual Traffic Exchange & Banner Co-Op.
Does Viral Ad Hits have banner advertising?
Yes. Banner advertising is one of the site’s primary features, with four currently displayed banner formats: 468 x 60, 300 x 250, 728 x 90 and 125 x 125.
Who owns or operates Viral Ad Hits?
The current site identifies Ian Cormier as the creator behind Viral Ad Hits.
Can Viral Ad Hits be used to promote affiliate offers?
The site is designed as an advertising and traffic platform, so affiliate and marketing offers can potentially be promoted subject to the program’s current advertising rules. As always, advertisers should verify that their specific offer complies with the site’s current terms before submitting it.
Does Submit Ads 4 Free include Viral Ad Hits?
Current Submit Ads 4 Free membership information says Silver and Gold upgrades include upgraded membership on Viral Ad Hits.
Does Viral Ad Hits guarantee sales?
No traffic exchange or banner impression should be interpreted as a guarantee of sales. The purpose of the system is to generate exposure and traffic; whether those visitors become leads or customers depends on the offer, landing page, targeting and follow-up.
Final Verdict
Viral Ad Hits is an interesting combination of a manual traffic exchange and banner advertising co-op, particularly for marketers who like using several traffic sources together.
The banner component is the feature that separates it somewhat from a basic traffic exchange. Four banner formats are currently supported, and the site displays live daily impression statistics, giving advertisers some visibility into current activity.
The connection with Ian Cormier’s other traffic programs is another potential advantage. In particular, the current Submit Ads 4 Free membership information indicates that qualifying upgrades there can include upgraded Viral Ad Hits membership.
The biggest limitation for this review is the lack of a clearly published current Viral Ad Hits membership/pricing table. That makes it difficult to compare the cost of upgrading directly with other traffic exchanges.
For that reason, I would start with the free account and test the traffic before making a significant investment. If the traffic produces measurable clicks and, more importantly, opt-ins for your particular funnel, then the banner co-op and any available upgrade options become much more interesting.
Overall, Viral Ad Hits is worth testing as another traffic source, especially for marketers who already use manual traffic exchanges and want to add banner exposure to the mix. Just remember that the objective should be measurable results, not simply accumulating traffic numbers.
