A file hosting service website experienced rapid growth within two months and presented a lucrative business opportunity. The website has accumulated over 23,000 users, hosted more than 28,000 files, and gained daily visits from over 37,000 unique visitors. Revenue in December 2012 exceeded $1,800, with significant profit margins. The service primarily generates income through premium sales and advertisements, with over 50 premium sales monthly. The platform offers both free and premium storage solutions, incentivizing users to upgrade by imposing limitations on free accounts.
The site is built on a well-known file hosting script, with performance modifications to enhance administration. Operating costs include server expenses, with three servers hosted in Germany, costing approximately $200 per month collectively. Affiliate partnerships are a vital aspect, rewarding traffic that leads to conversions, with a profit margin between 60-80% per dollar spent on affiliates.
Running the business requires roughly one hour daily, primarily for managing content complaints and responding to communications. The sale of the website includes the full website with users, domain, licensed script with upgrades, server access, and two weeks of technical support. The owners are selling to fund a new offline venture. Support and guidance will be provided to facilitate a smooth transition, and payment can be accepted via Escrow. Prospective buyers are encouraged to reach out for further details.
Flippa’s platform is free for buyers. Here are our tips for first-time buyers:
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