The sale comprises a domain and its associated non-image content, with most celebrity images being public domain or not owned by the seller. Additionally, three other decade-old domains related to celebrity merchandise are included. The site itself is extensive, featuring hundreds of pages and thousands of images. To maintain business operations, the new owner needs to renew the domain. Originally built in 2007 using HTML, the site was transitioned to WordPress in 2015, accompanied by a hosting change. The site's traffic history can be analyzed using the Wayback Machine and previous server logs, offering insight into visitor data.
The owner is selling the business due to a lack of time to update the site and enhance traffic and affiliate links, as they are involved in numerous other ventures. Revenue is generated through various channels, including Adsense, affiliate marketing, and ad banner sales. During its peak period from 2008 to 2011, the site earned approximately $1,500 monthly with minimal expenses, achieved substantial traffic with an average of 450,000 visits per month, and was ranked among the top 50,000 sites globally according to Alexa rankings.
Business expenses are limited to hosting fees and potential labor costs for site redevelopment. Previous marketing efforts included search engine optimization (SEO), social media engagement, and establishing affiliate partnerships. Future growth can be facilitated by incorporating updated content, using a theme optimized for Adsense, and rebuilding affiliate connections, aiming to restore the site to its former high-performance status.
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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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