Several months ago, an individual acquired a domain with the intent to establish an affordable SEO service targeting web hosting clients. Despite initial plans, constraints like time and staffing have hindered the realization of this project. This domain was previously sold for $10,000 on an online marketplace, but the new owner allowed the registration to expire. In December 2015, it was purchased for $5,000 at a domain auction. The site linked to this domain is fully operational, offering comprehensive SEO services, and is powered by a third-party analytics service with a nearly year-long subscription remaining, valued at $700. It also comes complete with associated social media accounts which are included in the offering. Additionally, a web hosting company has committed to hosting the site at no cost for one year. The site leverages a premium membership management plugin along with paid versions of support and security plugins. It also features over 50 complimentary SEO tools accessible via a dedicated user database. Since its revival in May, no promotional efforts have been made to market the site or its services.
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