Using Tell-a-Friend Scripts & Services To Promote Your Web Site

Posted on June 27, 2005
Filed Under Viral Advertising

If you're new here, join the community by subscribing to my RSS feed. Enter your name and email address to the form located at the top of each blog page for email updates. Glad to have your onboard!

Adding a Tell-a-Friend script to your web site pages provides a convenient way for visitors to recommend your site to other people. The Tell-a-Friend script is a simple concept which can easily be overlooked.

Like many applications online you can find FREE and FEE based versions of the Tell-a-Friend service. It is down to your personal preferences and to which Tell-a-Friend service will be best serve your needs.
1. Do It Yourself
You can insert code into your web page to automatically open up a users default email client in their web
browser.

< a href=”mailto:?subject=Take a look at this website&body=Hi, I found this website and thought you might like it Tell”> http://www.miriadz.com/blog”>Tell a Friend</a>

This is what the code looks like in normal view >> Tell a Friend

Click on the text and your email client should open up. If not you may not have set up your email correctly in your browser.

2. Web Hosting CGI Script Library
Your web host may offer a Tell-a-Friend forms as part of their collection of cgi scripts. The code
is normally made available via step-by-step online customization forms. You then need to “cut”
and “paste” into your web page. They will normally offer a choice of designs with customization
properties to match the look and feel of your web site.

3. Free Tell-a-Friend Services
Creations Center
Opt-Media
Stadtaus

4. Fee Based Tell-a-Friend Service
1. Refer It Tell-a-Friend Service
Fully customization to match your site plus professional installation all for $199.

2. 123 Refer Me Tell-a-Friend Service
$29.95 annual fee plus free $500 contest for registered users.

3. SuperTaf Tell-a-Friend Service
If you have a minimum of 10,000 unique visitors per day to your site. SuperTaf can earn you money
as well helping you to build your mailing list. Anther great income earner for high traffic sites.

4. TafPro Tell-a-Friend Service
From $49 (supported by ads) or $97 for the ad free version. Installed on your own server.

5. TafMaster Tell-a-Friend Service
If you have a minimum of 1000 unique visitors a day to your site TafMaster can earn you money as
well as helping you to build your mailing list. The TafMaster form can also include ads from your
favorite programs. TafMaster is open to applications from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada.