A UK e-commerce website is for sale, offering ease of management and significant growth potential. The current owner, who invested substantially in SEO, design enhancements, and expanded product offerings, reports a 400% increase in sales. Due to upcoming university commitments, they are unable to maintain the business. Key features include an answering service for $49/month that handles customer queries and processes phone orders, with call summaries provided via email. The site has undergone major development, including front and back-end improvements, and ongoing SEO efforts by a reputable, cost-effective company. A skilled content creator has enhanced product listings with unique descriptions, while multiple suppliers have expanded the product range. Recent design updates have optimized pages for product display and checkout.
Management is straightforward: once an order is placed, notifications are received via PayPal and the website, and orders can be forwarded to suppliers for fulfillment. The business has ample growth opportunities, particularly through SEO and conversion rate improvements. Current rankings have generated notable revenue, with a high average order value that minimizes the need for daily high-volume transactions. Competition is limited, presenting further room for expansion, such as adding related product lines. Positive customer reviews and a novel PPC feature enhance marketability. The business consistently achieves an average monthly revenue of $3,000 with a net profit of $1,500 and attracts around 2,000 monthly visitors through organic search rankings. The venture can be managed from anywhere globally, making it an attractive prospect for potential buyers.
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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.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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