An individual is re-listing their image hosting and sharing website, known as a "tiny giant" business, for sale after a previous sale failed to finalize due to the buyer not delivering payment. Initially listed in January, the site garnered significant interest, receiving multiple purchase inquiries and offers, including higher bid offers post-auction. The business, described as a popular image sharing network, features custom-coded technology and a fast, reliable image search tool capable of handling millions of images. The site hosts social elements, allowing users to create profiles and comment. It has experienced steady growth, recording 16 million pageviews in February and increasing its user base from 26,000 to 37,000. The site remains unmonetized, although potential revenue opportunities exist, including the possibility of advertisement placements. The owner suggests leaving the site unmonetized for a year to build momentum, with plans to approach advertising networks thereafter. They also advise against adult content, maintaining a reviewer login system optimized for ease. Despite a sentiment attached to the website, the owner wishes to focus on other ventures and seeks serious inquiries from prospective buyers, noting that payment will be conducted via secure methods. The current buy-it-now price for the website is set at $185,000, with the owner believing the site is worth more due to its designed potential for growth and independence from search engine reliance.
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1. Agreements & Contracts.
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