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Thursday, 29th September 2005
My friend introduced me to Studio Traffic a few weeks ago and I thought it was a scam. I have joined "paid emails" and "paid surveys" and I only got pennies to show for it after a year. So I assumed Studio Traffic was one of them.
After some investigation, I realised Studio Traffic can make you a lot money. Here’s how it works in a nutshell:
You make 1% commission per day of the amount of money you have in your account. You get $10 in your account when you sign up. What that means is you earn $0.10 per day or $3.00 per month with $10 in your account. You may choose to deposit money into your account to make more money. There is a maximum of $15000 per account. Do the math, 1% of $15000 per day is $150 per day or $4500 per month.
Let’s get real… Not everyone has $15000 to put into their accounts. So what can you do? Well you can do a bit of affiliate program marketing and get 10% of your sub-affiliates’ upgrade money.
Here’s how it works…. You get 10% whenever your sub-affiliates deposit money into their Studio Traffic accounts. That is passive, recurring money for you as long as they keep adding money into their account.
Here’s my take on Studio Traffic. Its much better than putting money in the bank. With 1% "interest" per day or about 30% "interest" per month, I get a lot more money than letting it sit in my normal bank account. Hell! The banks don’t pay as much even if I put my money in a fixed deposit account!
There is a catch! Your upgrade amount lasts for 1 year only. For example if you deposit $100 today, it will expire exactly 1 year from now and that $100 will be deducted from your account. Again if you do some math, the 1st 3 months of your initial deposit will not bring you profits. After 3 months, you will most likely break even and start making profits.
StudioTraffic pays you every month and you may choose to withdraw your earnings or add them into your account to "compound" your earnings. Here’s an example of compounding your earnings:
I hope you get what I am trying to say. You will get back your money after 3 months if you compound it or 4 months if you choose not to compound your earnings.
I am still skeptical but not cynical. I am doing more research on this StudioTraffic program. I shared it with my family and almost all of them are eager to join because it is so easy to leave your computer on and let your browser surf through the network of web sites and get paid.
Here are some of my concerns I have:
I am asking Studio Traffic the same questions above through their help desk and it would be interesting to see their answers to them.
In the meantime, you might want to check out Studio Traffic to see what the fuss it all about at http://www.StudioTraffic.com.
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On 5th October 2005 3:03 PM, chentong
said:
Careful Vincent.
I like your writings for several reasons:
1. you don’t shy away from giving bad reviews/ratings if a product is bad,
2. you don’t skew your opinion just because you are the products’ affiliate,
3. you bother to write in details of your campaigns (too many lazy internet marketers around)
4. you don’t just write to sell. You write because you have learned somethings though not always have something to sell.
On studio traffice, frankly, I am skeptical. It sounds like a combination of “Pay per view” scheme PLUS “pyramid” scheme.
I have been in financial services for more than 10 years. Words like this, “Its much better than putting money in the bank. With 1% “interest” per day or about 30% “interest” per month, I get a lot more money than letting it sit in my normal bank account. Hell! The banks don’t pay as much even if I put my money in a fixed deposit account!”, is really alarming and it worries me.
Most pyramid schemes, that failed eventually, sounded like this. There are reasons why banks can only afford to pay you certain interest rate. When the interest rate goes where up high, there are always RISKS and huge possibility (to the extend of certainty) in losing your entire savings.
You can only find “Guarantee” and soothing words in their web site. There is no other reference from credible sources. Nothing from well established associations or governments web sites, etc. Their words of ensuring your capital is only as good as a sales pitch.
If you really want to play, listen to me, Vincent (I don’t gain anything from telling you this) put in only a little bit of your money and REMEMBER to get out FAST.
On 5th October 2005 6:07 PM, Vincent Rich
said:
Thanks Chen,
Studio Traffic is kind of “secretive”… I tried to ask them where their offices are and what happens if their company closes. They evaded my questions about their physical office location with a bunch of “canned responses” and they told me if their company closes down, I will lost my money.
I find it hard to put my money into it cos their process is so time consuming… I wouldn’t mind putting in like $1000 into cos I can afford to lose it and not be bothered about it. I wouldn’t put anything more cos I don’t think I can handle that risk if I lose it.
Cheers,
Vincent
On 5th October 2005 6:08 PM, Vincent Rich said:
1 more thing, I’m quite convinced to give it a go after getting positive feedback from 2 fellow Singaporeans who have great success with it.
On 6th October 2005 7:27 AM, Ken
said:
Vincent,
Just found your blog and I absolutely love it! I have to give you another word of caution regarding Studio Traffic… Years ago I signed up for a program called “StockGeneration” where you purchased virtual stock shares which magically always increased in value. It was a classic ponzi scheme much like Studio Traffic in that as long as new users continue to pour money into the system, everyone will be happy.
When the new users dry up, and people start withdrawing all their “profits,” the system will collapse, Studio Traffic will confiscate the money left in the system, and everyone will leave very disgruntled.
Since there is absolutely no contact information whatsoever, there’s no way anyone will be able to hunt them down, sue them, etc. I strongly recommend you preserve your excellent reputation and reconsider promoting such a shady, questionable affiliate program.
Ken
On 7th October 2005 12:11 AM, Mike
said:
I have had the same concerns about StudioTraffic and asked the same questions you did. It seems that it is a high risk investment but there is real potential for income.
Vincent, since you put the $990 into ST have you withdrawn money from them or do you keep compounding?
Also, I am skeptical about when to stop compounding because each time you deposit money it is gone in a year and I am not sure how long it will last.
On 8th October 2005 12:24 AM, Martin Lee
said:
This looks to me like a class ponzi scam. Such a level of investment returns is simply not sustainable in the long run. Stay clear folks.
On 8th October 2005 9:50 AM, Martin Lee said:
Re: This looks to me like a class ponzi scam
I mean classic, not class. 
On 28th October 2005 11:43 PM, Justin
said:
StudioTraffic has been my biggest investment so far and they’ve been doing very well for the past 2 years. I don’t see any other autosurf company paying consistently to more than 306,000 members on the web Long live ST!
On 28th November 2005 9:40 PM, Allan Tan
said:
For more information on what you should know about StudioTraffic, please go to
http://moneymakingguru.blogspot.com/
On 28th December 2005 5:48 AM, Alex
said:
Hi, I have been a member of studiotraffic for just over a year now and have received back about double my investment overall. However, as with all other autosurfers it is a ponzi scheme and the growth rate is starting to slow meaning they are not paying members in profit and payouts take over 35 days on average. If you want a list of the best autosurfers and hyips send me an email and I will be happy to share my knowledge with anyone who is interested
On 4th January 2006 7:17 PM, Adrian Eyre
said:
For anybody interested in joining Studiotraffic and investing your hard earned money
For anybody interested in joining Studiotraffic and investing your hard earned money. Be aware Studiotraffic is in financial crisis.
Studiotraffic has been around a long time but sadly it is on its way out of the game. Studiotraffic has very many cheerleaders trying to hold on to the past and still trying very hard to convince new perspective customers to invest money.
Many of these cheerleaders have high-stakes in Studiotraffic and will do anything and say anything just to keep Studiotraffic going that little longer in an attempt to prolong their investment in the company.
Studiotraffic’s founder John is a very good speaker and is very good at convincing members that Studiotraffic is still the best thing since sliced bread.
The only reason Studiotraffic is still around today is because of Studiotraffic’s evil nature. Studiotraffic started banning members for very little reason.
They are targeting members with high account levels and members who have made high profits and trying to push them out of the game. Simply because they can’t afford to pay everybody so they are shunting out as many members as possible to avoid paying them.
The new motto recently is “this is the best solution for everyone” or words to that effect.
The bottom line is Studiotraffic is struggling big time so be aware. see http://www.Studiotraffic.co.uk Studiotraffic scam revealed
On 14th January 2006 5:25 AM, Hugh
said:
I am quite leary of online “business ventures,” especially programs like Studiotraffic and the like. In December of 05, a friend of mine approached me about getting on board with 12-Daily Pro. I had never heard of them up until that point, but when he showed me his payouts that he was receiving from StormPay.com ($6,000 monthly plus), I was intrigued (but still very cautious!). After researching the company, compared with the autosurfing market as a whole; I decided to join in late Dec 05. My first initial “upgrade” was for $498. I referred 3 others in the 12-day period, and was just paid by 12 Daily for the first time — $1050.00! I took out $400 (which was most of my initial investment), and now I’m working with money that I earned from 12 Daily. Very minimal risk, because you make back your initial “investment” in 12 days.
My intent isn’t to “sell” anything here. This is just something that I find is working for me thus far, and I recommend it. I’m going to use it to fund other online projects. If you’re interested in learning more,email me, and I will explain more about it! Website: 12 Daily Pro
On 14th January 2006 5:48 AM, Hugh said:
Just wanted to add, that of course, all autosurfs are risks, as in any investment you make. I have friends who have lost (and made) a ton in the stock market. Investment 101 tells you the return on your investment always boils down to the risk you are willing to take.
12 Daily has been in operation since May of 2005 without missing a payout, and is operated by an experienced admin, with a background in marketing, television and advertising. They have a good reputation, based on sound business practices (unlike most autosurfs).Their first convention is in Charlotte, NC-February 06.
On 14th January 2006 5:53 AM, Hugh said:
Sorry about the convention link above. The correct link is .
On 2nd April 2006 3:22 AM, Harry Johnson
said:
I joined Studio Traffic 6 months ago coumpounding my original investment for 6 months. Well, guess what. After surfing every day for six months and waiting for my 6 month coumpound to mature I tried to log into my account this morning only to find Studio Traffic is GONE. Can you shed any lite on this?
Harry Johnson
On 13th April 2006 3:00 AM, Shirley
said:
I was in Studio Traffic for over one year. I surfed faithfully and compounded the same way. I thought I was saving my funds for my old age. I never once took out a cent-even when I lost my job and was flat broke. I reached to the point where I had $29,000 and my brother had $37,000 and my ex, $5,000. My brother just put in $5,000 in December (the money for his wedding. He even wrote them and told them about his wedding and ask if he would encounter any trouble to retrieve it for his wedding and was assured that all he needed to do when that time comes was to turn off the compound and request his money. Now this. Strange though that they were selling shares for three days in March and April one they disappeared. Boy, how can anyone be so evil?
On 20th April 2006 4:19 PM, Kevin
said:
This is a classic example of pyramid schemes:
- no tangible product or services. c’mon, who’s paying for the money by surfing websites? the owners of these websites? advertising???
- seen / met the directors?
- been to the offices?
- have credible business partners?
- have anyone cashed out (real cash, not online cash)? any difficulties cashing out? % of people getting the money they earned?
On 29th April 2006 6:02 PM, Al
said:
Crooks like this cannot hide forever, sooner or later someone will catch them and they will get exactly what they deserve. This John ahole ripped off enough people in the world so I’m sure the re is no safe place for him, I will be very happy to hear about it when someone does get him.
On 4th September 2006 4:49 AM, Shirley said:
The thought of loosing so much money on Studio Traffic, StormPay, and all those other thieves really got to me. I did not know how much until I wound up with a heart attack! We all thought it would be my brother who would get sick over loosing his money; but how wrong we were! It was I. I fell sick on the streets of New York but God was and is merciful…He speared my life. Since I came out of the hospital, I read where people have gotten back some of their funds by doing a charge back through their bank. Well, I decided to try my luck. I was so happy when I received a charge back of $1,900 in my bank account! It’s peanuts to what I lost but I do thank God. StormPay, Studio Traffic, and all the other thieves out there, donot know to what extent they have hurt poor people. May be someone reading this would like to help me by sending a dollar to my e-gold account. Right now I am $11,000 in back rent. Before I lost my life savings, I was not working due to a degenarative back disorder and scheladerma I can’t spell it; but its where the body is its own enemy distroying its own vital organs. My e-gold account is: 2287121 Thanks and God bless.
On 1st December 2006 12:27 PM, Super Affiliate Secrets
said:
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