Can I make money with TNX.net?
It has been a while since I’ve had time to look around the web for new ways to make money online. Right now, I’ve landed on a promising program called TNX.net.
Initially I thought this was a shortcut for thank you but reading the site description of TNX.net, I found out what it is all about.
TNX.net combines the benefits of Contextual Advertising, Text Link Brokers and Relevant Exchange of permanent non-reciprocal text links.
Since this was the first I’ve heard of it, my senses were telling me that I should research further before joining this program. So I did a Google and Technorati search about TNX.net. Google says 111,000 results and Technorati says 1,802 reactions. I guess that’s a good enough number so let us start with my experiement with TNX.net…
What is TNX.net?
From the way I see it, it serves as a middleman that will connect publishers and advertisers (same concept as many other programs). However, there had been new innovations that makes TNX.net different from others.
- Point System - Instead of using money, the currency in TNX.net is through TNX.net points. Advertisers buy these points so that they can advertise in the websites of the publishers. The higher the PR of publisher, the more points is required to advertise there. Actually, this reminds me of the entrecard’s system. However, to give a complete list, here’s what you can do with your points.
1. Use them to pay for advertising your website which will improve positions in search engine results.
2. Hold on to your points and watch its price growing.
3. Sell your points to us or any other TNX member. - Per page link instead of site-wide links - Instead of using site-wide links, tnx.net will offer text links on every page of your website. Now what does this mean for you? As an advertiser, you can specifically target which pages on that website do you want your links on. As a publisher, you can have more room for text links because every page on your blog is an income opportunity.
- Links are more contextual - Instead of just showing the anchor text with the keyword and a link to the website, it makes the link look as natural as possible. Compare Online Bingo with Register For Free £5!: Play Online Bingo - Dreambingo.com. Which of the two links looks more natural and more likely to be clicked? (Source)
Signing up as a publisher/advertiser
Signing up is pretty straight forward. You just need to fill in some small details such as log-on name, password, full name and email address and you are done. They have the same sign-up page for publishers and advertisers. But I’m going to take the role of a publisher for this article.
TNX.net Interface
So what’s the first I can do as a publisher? Here’s a mini list.
- Install the TNX code on your site. (done)
- Add your site to TNX system. We will approve it in 1-2 days. (waiting)
- Raise the number of links displayed on pages of your website (max. 4 links).
- Create your own ad campaigns or sell TNX-points to TNX-system or other TNX users.
Mini Conclusion
So that’s it for now, I don’t want to write something I have not experienced because I don’t want to fool myself or my readers. If I get past step # 2, I will update this or perhaps make a brand new post all together.
Added Info
- Remember point # 3 of tnx.net’s innovation? Well, they offer a free link generator that will generate links that look natural to search engines.
- You may also be interested on tips on how to rank high in search engines for a keyword. I know there are lots of tips like this but more knowledge is good right?
I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Matt Hanson
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Silken, brand new post and im the first commenter.
Uy, turuan mo na ako pano mag tweak!
And oh, silken another thing, how do you change the header of a wordpress theme? The list is getting longer allen! hehe
BTW, I promoted and joined your new blog and its contest.
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matesting nga yan tnx.net
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Hi Kirbitz, thanks for joining haha since you are the only who joined.. (sad) You will win the prize hehe
Btw, I’m sorry I have not posted about your questions yet. I’m actually on training right now and I’m just hiding here just to reply to comments. But rest assured I will post it eventually. ^_^
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@Melatonia - actually kakajoin ko plg nga e.. hindi pa ako naapprove. haha I will make an update soon if I get more news.
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Will have a look at the link. Thanks mate.
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How’s the contest you’re running?
May the best man/woman win.
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@Blogoloco It’s saddening. hehe Only one person joined. -_- oh well, it’s ok. hehe
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@Matt Hanson - Hi Matt, thanks for dropping by and for adding me on your google reader. If you don’t mind, I would like to ask what’s your expectations for this blog?
Allen
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tnx.net is a good way to get high quality links to your site. But i think it will last only till Google allows them. I guess in long run , google will know that they are only seling links and bann them from the SERPS
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Thanks for this great post.
I have been using TNX to sell linksfrom my website since January 2008 and already earned more than I would earn in 5 months by selling links through any other networks.
TNX is definitely the best link network out there!
Will be also buying links later this month. Pretty sure TNX will do great.
I have already told all my friends about this great system and the already joined under my affiliate link, so I am making additional income from my referrals =)
Bravo, TNX!
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@Jeff - Hi Jeff, if you don’t mind, would like to share some tips on how to use tnx.net properly? I’m still trying to get the hang of it now. ^_^
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In the long run that might be the case, but while google has not found out about them yet, let’s continue using it ^^
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