The owner of a well-established social media networking website is seeking to sell the business to pursue opportunities in real estate. The site, known for its features that cater to media clip saving, bookmarking, and online clipping, was launched in March 2007 and boasts over 31,000 users. It has been mentioned in prominent blogs and listed among the top 100 web 2.0 sites by a leading business magazine. The platform, custom-built over two years, includes unique functionalities such as video searches across ten websites, profile and photo imports from major social networks, video playlist creation, and advanced social networking features. Additionally, it offers a robust fan club system with customizable elements that allow for user-managed modules and ads, all accompanied by a management and moderation system. Recently, the site has introduced dynamic features like fan club activity monitoring and customizable profiles, with future enhancements including a chat feature and an internal media recommendation system. The website attracts 10,000 daily visitors primarily through Google searches, underscoring its significant free organic traffic. Revenue generation only began in March 2008, mostly from media companies and video promotions, bringing in $107,000 by August 2008. The site shares server resources with other hosted sites, contributing to its operational costs. There's potential for new owners to leverage advertisements further, despite the current modest returns from sources like Google AdSense. The seller emphasizes that the site's intrinsic value lies in its unique offerings and steady traffic, making it an attractive acquisition for potential buyers.
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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.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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