A niche website focusing on sports, particularly hockey, offers a promising opportunity with low competition and substantial traffic. The business earns revenue through guest posts and advertisements, benefiting from a range of stable contacts provided by the seller. Notably, the site's traffic and earnings follow a seasonal cycle, experiencing a dip during the off-season months (July to September) and peaking during the hockey season, particularly during the NHL playoffs in April through June. This cyclic pattern results in fluctuating revenue, influenced by advertisers' net 60 payment terms, impacting income figures especially in September and October despite the high-traffic period.
To boost revenue, revitalizing the site's traffic in response to recent algorithm changes is crucial. Committing to strong, fresh content could enhance traffic and ad revenue. Additionally, expanding the number of sponsored posts could prove beneficial, especially given the high value posts from sports betting platforms. Enhancing the site's domain authority through backlinks could further optimize earnings from these posts. Exploring social media avenues like Facebook and Twitter, popular among hockey enthusiasts, could also expand reach and engagement, making platforms like Google Discover viable traffic sources.
The current owner, who initially acquired the site as a hobby, managed to more than double its traffic by revamping content. However, due to the need to focus on his primary business, affected by a recent algorithm update, he lacks the time to further develop this site. Preferring to hand it over to someone willing to nurture its growth, he sees the potential for it to thrive under new ownership.
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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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