A business initially established as an SEO project has gained significant national and international traffic, positioning it well for e-commerce success via a Shopify platform. The site is fully optimized and equipped with features like unique product descriptions, blog articles, remarketing campaigns, an abandoned cart series, and a comprehensive Google Ads setup. The business owner, with expertise in SEO and digital marketing, regards this venture as a quick case study that proved successful in generating traffic and buyer intent. Although the site receives frequent purchase inquiries, checkout capabilities have remained disabled due to the absence of inventory. The owner estimates that acquiring necessary stock, particularly fins and equipment, would require an investment of 20-30,000 AUD.
The site holds potential for remarkable revenue through sales of surfboards and clothing, thanks to the strong keywords it ranks for. Despite the promising prospects, the current owner wishes to sell the business due to a primary interest in digital marketing, not in managing an e-commerce site. The site presents an opportunity for someone passionate about surfing or water sports, requiring minimal business knowledge. Key assets provided with the sale include brand assets, domains, marketing materials, e-commerce platform accounts, and more. The seller promises extensive post-sale support to ensure the site’s success, leveraging their established marketing strategies and supplier contacts to assist the buyer. The reason for selling stems from the owner’s desire to concentrate on their digital agency and leave the industry.
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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.
You can conduct this yourself or use our trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More