Since its inception in 2006, a prominent online platform has been delivering breaking news, particularly surrounding various scandals, and providing comprehensive coverage of high-profile events. The owner has announced their decision to pass on the management of this brand to a new proprietor. Key assets in this transition include a custom WordPress theme, complete with PSD files for easy modification, a solid web presence with substantial traffic—evidenced by over 47,000 pages indexed in Google—and notable social media engagement, including 917 Twitter followers and a Facebook page with 230 likes. The platform boasts 5,200 unique posts, predominantly image galleries, and a well-rounded traffic source distribution from direct visits, referring sites, and search engines. The sale additionally includes an affiliated domain.
Regarding revenue, the current owner invests about 10 hours a week creating content, resulting in an average monthly net income of $2,500, amidst minimal expenses apart from a $150 web hosting cost. Income streams are currently derived from partnerships with various media networks and direct advertising campaigns, with potential for increased earnings by shifting content focus and boosting article output. Moreover, this platform can be leveraged to drive traffic to other sites owned by the buyer.
Traffic mainly stems from established traffic trades that will persist post-sale, and viewership per visit can be amplified through strategic content placement. The site averages three page views per visit, with potential for increased engagement based on past performance metrics.
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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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