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Hit

One view of your ad or website recorded when a member surfs past it on a traffic exchange, typically after a required timer.

Last updated July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Definition

A hit is the exchange's unit of exposure — one credit spent equals roughly one hit delivered, though sites vary on whether a hit counts only after the full timer (e.g. 15-20 seconds) elapses or the moment the page loads.

Why it matters to marketers

Hits are attention, not action — most surfers are clicking 'next' as fast as the timer allows to earn their own credits, so raw hit counts overstate real engagement. Use hits alongside click-through rate to judge whether a site's traffic is worth your credits, rather than treating hit volume alone as success.