The listing is for a well-established hotel reservations website that has been active since 2005 focused on Banff, Alberta, Canada. The site is being re-listed after failing to surpass its reserve price in a previous auction 8 months ago. It has seen steady financial growth with an 80% year-over-year income increase. In the last 8 months, the website generated $25,656 with minimal expenses apart from hosting. Although recent earnings have dipped due to seasonal fluctuations, the website consistently attracts Canadian traffic, substantiated by Google Trends data.
The website is highly optimized for search engines, ranking first for multiple related keywords on Google, Yahoo, and Bing. It has a proven track record of income generation, with an average monthly income of $2,883 over the past year. This affiliate site requires no maintenance beyond occasional updates to static hotel prices, making it an attractive option for investors looking for a passive income stream.
The owner is selling the site to generate funds for a new retail endeavor, emphasizing that this is part of a broader portfolio of online businesses. There are numerous growth possibilities, including content expansion, newsletter initiation, and additional revenue streams like car hire or travel insurance. The transfer process is streamlined as it involves only a change in Affiliate ID. All transactions are secured through Escrow.com, with potential buyers encouraged to request further information or Google Analytics access. The site demonstrates a high conversion rate of 4.5% and includes a noteworthy customer email database of previous hotel room bookers.
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