The website in question is a micro-employment platform where users can list services ranging from $5 to $100, and the company earns a commission for facilitating these transactions. The platform, which has been actively promoted, has seen substantial growth and is currently generating significant profit. The promotion efforts included significant spending and features in major media outlets, resulting in substantial organic traffic and a 100% growth rate over three months.
The site's owner, a busy entrepreneur managing multiple online ventures, has decided to sell the website to raise capital for a new project. Although the website requires minimal daily management, the owner seeks to sell it for a bid equivalent to 12 months of profit potential due to the necessity of funding a different venture.
Key features that make this platform competitive include a comprehensive security system, referral and notification systems, buyer and seller payment options, and message filters to maintain user integrity. Prospective buyers will receive the domain, customer base, free hosting for a year, customized scripts, and social media accounts as part of the purchase.
The website's monthly expenses are low, and its revenue streams include commissions from orders, featured gigs, Google Adsense, and additional income from lead generation. Overall, the business has considerable growth potential in the online freelance marketplace, making it an attractive opportunity for new or existing entrepreneurs with a small time commitment. The majority of the traffic originates from the United States, driven by substantial keyword integration and paid promotions.
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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.
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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