The website discussed is a platform designed for selling puppies, where breeders and individual puppy owners can list their pets for sale. Users can create listings, manage accounts, and submit payments, after which their ads become live. The platform features a 'Puppies for Sale' section and a 'Breeder Directory'. Initially launched in 2009 and acquired by the current owners in 2010, it is now for sale as the owners lack the time for further commitment. They express the site's potential for growth with the right focus, offering to transfer strategies to the new owner.
The sale includes the complete domain rights, social media accounts, a breeder email database, and more, with current site operations requiring minimal daily interaction. Highlights of the platform include a customizable admin panel, an extensive database of dog breed profiles, a breed matching application, and an email database that has not been fully utilized for marketing.
Currently, the site receives about 45,000 unique visits per month, mainly from the US, with detailed traffic analytics available. It generated $39,600 in revenue in 2012, with manageable expenses including hosting and marketing. The platform's growth prospects include untapped advertising and affiliate opportunities in the dog market.
Potential buyers are invited to bid and participate in a transfer process facilitated through escrow, with comprehensive support and resources, including a development and marketing plan, to be provided to the new owner.
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3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
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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.
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