The business is currently considering selling a platform, previously acquired at a significant investment, through an online marketplace to gauge its market value. The platform, referred to as YouBuzz, features a comprehensive content management system, including administrative and advertising capabilities. The transition to a new owner is intended to be seamless, with domain transfer and system migration provided by the current programmers, who are also open to further developing the platform for the buyer. The current owner's shift in personal interests has prompted the decision to sell the platform.
YouBuzz is described as a public micro-blogging community that facilitates open discussions across various categories. Users can register with an email, post content up to 750 characters, and interact through comments, ratings, and shares on other social media networks. The platform operates without in-house editors, relying entirely on community moderation. Content visibility is influenced by user interactions, such as "Pollination" (positive) and "Stinging" (negative), with extensive engagement determining if a post reaches the front page.
The site uses features like "Buzz Off" for personal content filtering and offers a "BuzzFeed" subscription service for following user posts. User participation is categorized into statuses like NewBee, WannaBee, and QueenBee based on activity levels. Currently, the platform generates modest monthly revenue through a built-in advertising system, with potential for increased profitability. Additional traffic details are available upon request.
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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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