AbsurdlyCool Freebie Finder - 6 years old, profitable, automated
absurdlycool.com
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A student initiated a project called AbsurdlyCool Freebie Finder in 2006, designed to aggregate and filter free offers from spam and scams. This website identifies legitimate freebies by recognizing links shared across multiple platforms without referral IDs. Over the years, it gained prominence, featuring on notable blogs and achieving high search engine rankings. Initially, the site drew significant traffic and engagement, but due to the founder's commitments as an executive and co-founder at startups, it has been neglected, resulting in decreased visits. Despite no recent PR or SEO efforts, it still generates $6,000 to $10,000 annually, mainly through Google AdSense and carefully selected affiliate campaigns. The technology behind the website relies on Perl CGI scripts, with a more recent administration system in Ruby on Rails. The site is low-maintenance, running on a cost-effective VPS with minimal daily operations, which can be outsourced or handled with little personal involvement. However, to rejuvenate the site and boost traffic, addition of robust marketing and blogger outreach is vital. The potential buyer should have technical knowledge, especially in Perl and Ruby, and an interest in marketing. The acquisition includes domain transfer, source code, and social media pages, with the seller offering limited support during the transition. The site's design remains basic but effective, and despite the downturn, it represents an opportunity for growth with the right investment in publicity and strategic updates.