The current owner of a recently acquired website acknowledges a lack of time to manage it effectively and is looking to sell. The site has substantial potential for generating income if it becomes a primary focus or if additional writers are hired. Hosting costs amount to $35 monthly for VPS with unlimited disk space and 100GB of bandwidth, with plenty to spare each month. Traffic is consistently driven by a news feed source, and catchy headlines can attract up to 2,000 unique visitors per article. Despite a focus on content over monetization so far, historical revenues reveal earnings from various advertising networks, suggesting significant potential for financial gain with increased traffic and strategic advertising implementation. Since acquisition, the site has received a major visual overhaul with a new WordPress theme and a dramatic increase in visitors, from 18,000 to 58,000 monthly unique visitors. Historical data indicates the site once achieved up to 270,000 unique visitors a month. Though no ads have been implemented under the current ownership, it is expected to generate a steady monthly profit, vouching for a history of earning around $1,000 monthly. The site is also well placed for SEO improvement, which could exponentially increase traffic. Additionally, with its design optimized for CPM advertising, the site is positioned as an appealing investment for those interested in enhancing its revenue potential.
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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.
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