A person is selling a significant online platform due to a recent promotion in their daytime job, which limits their availability to manage the site. The site is regularly updated with 5-20 news articles per day, often written by the individual but also supported by a team of writers who charge $1 per article and are willing to continue. Over the past two years, extensive SEO work has placed the site at the top of Google search results for competitive keywords. The site costs $15 monthly for VPS hosting and currently attracts 10,000 to 20,000 unique visitors daily. It has room for growth as foundational SEO work is already in place. The site also boasts over 1,500 Facebook fans and a presence on Twitter.
Financially, the site generates $800 monthly from AdSense, $800 from viral marketing, and over $200 from links and blog posts. There is potential to earn an additional $2,000 by submitting to ad platforms, a task the current owner is unable to complete. The majority of the traffic is organic from Google, with a minor percentage from other blogging sites and networks. The site's content ranks in prominent positions for various technology and lifestyle-related keywords. Several web pages and blogs further support its online visibility. Despite its strong performance, the current owner cannot devote time to its continued growth and management.
Flippa’s platform is free for buyers. Here are our tips for first-time buyers:
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