A popular WordPress movie theme website is up for auction, offering an opportunity for site flippers to generate substantial profits. The theme, developed in-house, is custom-built, updates automatically, and is compatible with the latest WordPress versions. It allows users to create automated movie sites, aided by custom scripts and plugins written in PHP, and comes with an existing database of over 1,000 movies. The business, initially launched privately in October 2011, has consistently generated sales through forum postings and private communities. Marketing efforts have focused on forums, specifically a special offer for forum members, which accounts for most of the sales. The maintenance required for this business is minimal, primarily involving occasional customer inquiries about expired download links or basic functionality.
The website's operating costs include hosting and a merchant account, with flexibility for the new owner to choose any merchant. The sale package includes all business operation details, source code, promotional materials, domain name, website content, and setup assistance. The business is being sold to focus resources on a new government software project.
Financially, the site has demonstrated steady revenue, with figures provided for each month from January to July 2012. Additional traffic and revenue sources are available through active promotion on various online platforms. The business is designed to be manageable even for newcomers. Potential buyers should communicate through private messaging, and all bids are legally binding.
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Before making an offer
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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.
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