Established in 2006, this community-driven design news platform quickly garnered popularity among web designers and developers, forming its core audience base. Despite the site owner's cessation of article contributions for over a year, steady traffic continues to flow primarily from search engines and blogs linking to previous articles. The platform witnesses over 500,000 page views monthly, with an average visit duration exceeding two minutes, highlighting its sustained engagement without the aid of paid traffic or extensive SEO efforts.
Originally not intended as a commercial endeavor, the site features a limited number of banner ads and, under skilled management, could present a viable investment opportunity given its robust rankings. The decision to sell stems from the owner's inability to maintain it due to time constraints.
In terms of revenue, the site garners approximately $600 monthly through third-party advertising services, with past earnings peaking at $2,000 per month during periods of regular content updates. Traffic remains consistently propelled by search queries and links from various blogs. Last month's statistics reflect its consistent performance, showcasing over 202,000 visits and 161,000 unique visitors, resulting in over 530,000 page views. Visitors typically explore multiple pages per visit, averaging an engagement period of roughly two minutes and a bounce rate slightly exceeding 51%. Despite its current passive maintenance, the site has the potential for further monetization and growth under proactive management.
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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.
You can conduct this yourself, or use our new official verification and assessment service. We provide a deep analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Packages start at $1,000. Learn More