An established online business, requiring 10-15 hours weekly to manage, is up for sale. Generating an average monthly revenue of $3000 with a net profit of $2500, the business operates within a lucrative niche, providing web traffic through expired domains. The current owner seeks to sell the business to finance other projects, presenting a viable opportunity for potential buyers to acquire and manage an additional income stream. The business's strength lies in its reliable traffic sourced through a private wholesaler, ensuring quality over competitors with subpar offerings.
Training and resources are offered to the new owner, including introductions to key industry contacts. Traffic comes from three major webmaster forums, resulting in about 900 targeted visitors monthly. The website ranks well for specific traffic-related keywords on search engines, contributing to its profitability. The buyer will gain access to successful sales channels and a list of 2000 previous buyers, aiding ongoing sales through dedicated marketing efforts.
Expenses involve hosting, traffic acquisition costs, PPC, and fees for listing on SitePoint, but the business still maintains impressive profit margins, with various ROI percentages on traffic packages. Additionally, the seller commits to a 2-year non-compete agreement to ensure business continuity for the buyer. There are also opportunities for expansion into other forums and marketing channels, with support provided for seamless business transition and growth potential.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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