Established in 1998, a renowned online forum is a prominent entity in the web design, search engine marketing, and online business sectors. The forum generates revenue through banner advertisements, with an additional income stream from a dedicated job listings section. It also maintains a presence on professional and social media platforms. The forum, known for its extensive industry discussions and historical content, aims for a purchaser who values its community integrity and history. The potential buyer should demonstrate an understanding of the forum’s contributions to the industry. Initially launched in a web promotion club in 1998, it moved to its own domain in 2002, expanding significantly due to its growing user base.
The price for acquiring the forum includes multiple domains, with the price open to negotiation for a suitable buyer. The forum boasts a substantial number of posts and members, reflecting its active engagement. Banners were introduced in early 2012 to positive community feedback, presenting marketers with vast opportunities for increasing revenue via the forum, blog, and potentially a newsletter. The forum would benefit from having a dedicated salesperson to enhance ad sales.
Traffic data from January to May 2012, excluding automated bots, indicates over 7 million total hits, with nearly 2 million page views and around 480,000 total visitors. On average, the forum receives 3,455 visitors daily, demonstrating not only its popularity but also its potential for further growth and monetization.
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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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