The seller has opened a sale thread for a particular website, along with a detailed history of their experience and the site in question. They emphasize the importance of verifying credentials and provide examples of successful previous sales ranging from $20K to $60K. The site for sale is a static content site with unique content and was registered in 2003. Initially created as a satellite site for a company that ceased operations in 2008, the site has since predominantly been monetized through Adsense. The domain is a .co.uk, with hosting paid till the end of 2009. The seller highlights historical revenues, noting that Adsense earnings over the years averaged $9054 annually.
Though the original purpose of directing traffic to a computer manufacturer is no longer valid, the site still performs well in search rankings, suggesting it has significant potential if maintained with fresh content. Various screenshots and detailed metrics regarding traffic and revenue are available, and potential buyers are invited to verify this data in person. The seller does not disclose the reserve price but encourages interested parties to make offers, highlighting that historic quality content sites have traded for as much as 60 times their annual income. Bidders are requested to make inquiries through private messages rather than the thread and should contact the seller before bidding if they lack previous transactions for validation. Payments will generally be handled through escrow, with fees split equally between the buyer and seller.
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 trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More