The seller is offering a well-established news website, due to receiving a promotion in their main job, and thus lacking the time to manage it. The site is frequently updated with 1-5 news articles daily, supported by a team of writers willing to continue their services at $1 per article. The website has undergone two years of SEO work, ranking high on Google for numerous competitive keywords. It's hosted on a VPS server costing $35 a month, but it can be transferred onto shared hosting. Currently, the site receives over 10,000 unique visitors monthly and has the potential for further growth with all foundational work completed. It boasts a growing social media presence with over 1,500 Facebook fans and a Twitter account.
Revenue from the site comprises $800 from AdSense, $1,050 from viral marketing, and over $200 from links and blog posts monthly. There's an opportunity to earn an additional $2,000 by submitting the site to advertising platforms, though the seller notes they do not have the time to pursue this. All traffic to the website comes from organic sources, primarily through Google. Top-ranking keywords include various tech and mobile topics like Android and iPhone applications, PlayStation 4, and web design. The site also benefits from numerous quality backlinks from well-regarded sources, enhancing its search engine presence. The details of organic traffic and examples of backlinks demonstrate the website's strong digital footprint and potential for continued success.
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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.
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1. Agreements & Contracts.
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