TopSurfSites.com
Frequently Asked Questions

How does the site work?
Why did my count reset to zero?
Why isn't my banner showing up?
What if I do not have a banner?
Can you make a banner for me?
What if my website fits more than one category?
I can't get the form to work, what do I do?
Why create this site?

How does the site work?
This website works in order to allow surfing related web sites to add their links and be listed in an organized manner for other surfers to easily find. When you add your web site to the list, we give you specific code that we generate for you to place on your website linking to TopSurfSites.com. Whenever someone clicks on that link at your website, they are brought to our website and we track that they came from your website. The higher number of visitors that come from your site, the higher up on the list you will be displayed.
This is a great way for us to display links because based on the number of people you send to us, you will receive a higher amount of hits to your own site from other visitors.

Why did my count reset to zero?
Periodically the counts for each website will reset to zero. No need to worry. The amount of time between resets could sometimes vary. It is currently set at every two weeks.

Why isn't my banner showing up?
On the main page, the first 25 sites will have their banner listed. On individual catagory pages, the first 10 sites will have their banner listed. This is subject to change in the future, but this is also to create quicker load times.

What if I do not have a banner?
That's okay! A default banner will be used until you are able to get one. It is important that you do have a banner though, because it will attract more visitors to your link. You can login to your account at any time to change your banner or account details.

Can you make a banner for me?
A banner compliments a website well and is a great way to attract visitors to your website. We feel every website needs a banner, and would be happy to create a banner for you and your website. Prices will vary depending on the site but will all be low prices. So send us an email and we'll contact you as soon as possible.

What if my website fits more than one category?
You can either choose the category that best fits your website, or use a different banner and account for the other part(s) of your website that you would like to submit. This will allow you more chances of exposure on our site, but you will also have to keep track of multiple accounts and links on your site to ours which might spread the visitors you send to us on those accounts which means you may not be ranked as high as you could be.

What if I can't get the form to work?
No sweat! Send us an email with the details required on the form, and we'll add your site for you! But, first double check you are putting the required http:// before your website URL and/or your banner URL. Those are the major causes for error. Also, make sure you are filling out all of the required fields.

Why create this site?
This website was created with a few intentions: We are passionate about surfing, the ocean, the environment, and increasing awareness about each. Our main intent is to bring all of these together.

Surfing
There is no secret that surfing is becoming the fastest growing and most enjoyable sport on the face of the planet. What other sport can give you a sense of being with the ocean and the world around you? Surfing brings passion out of us all.

Mother Ocean and the Environment
With the growing popularity of surfing and surfers, it has become our responsibility to take care of our oceans. They are in danger and need our help to clean and save them or our precious sport and livelihood will be in jeopardy. This is the biggest concern and reason for this website. We hope to make everyone aware of the dangers our oceans and waves are in and to help people know ways they can help! 10% of all profits from this site go directly to support the Surfrider Foundation. ( surfrider.org )

Awareness
The ever so fun part of the website! We have created an easy way for anyone to find great surfing websites that may otherwise be difficult to find!