A website dedicated to providing high-quality, free Bootstrap templates and themes was launched in 2013, catering to web designers and frontend developers. The platform now offers over 150 free templates from more than 25 providers, which users can search using keywords, collections, or tags. A rating system allows users to vote on and sort templates by 'newest' or 'most votes'.
The site receives significant traffic through inbound links, Google, and Twitter. It ranks highly on Google for terms like "Bootstrap templates," bringing in strong organic traffic. Recent expansions include new themes for Bootstrap 4. The site has also been highlighted on Product Hunt. Revenue is primarily generated through the Carbon Ads network, although there is potential for diversification and growth through other advertising networks, such as Google Ads, and affiliate programs with providers like WrapBootstrap and TemplateMonster.
The technical foundation of the site is built on NodeJs with Express 4, using AngularJs and Materialize CSS for the frontend. Data is stored in the cloud via the Parse API, and hosting is managed on Heroku. User authentication is handled through Twitter, and Disqus is used for comments. A web-based admin tool is provided for managing content.
The sale includes the website, a web-based admin tool, a Twitter account with over 3,000 followers, a Google Plus account, and assistance with setup on Heroku and Parse. The seller is choosing to part with the site to focus on other projects.
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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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