A few months ago, the current owner acquired a website and has significantly enhanced its performance, resulting in over $700 in revenue from July 1-13. The site is monetized entirely through Amazon associate fees, having transitioned from using Adsense. This WordPress site is being sold inclusive of its domain and all associated content. The transfer process requires the payment to be placed in escrow, after which the domain and access to the files and database will be transferred to the buyer's host, prompting the release of escrow payment.
The owner expresses reluctance in selling the site, citing substantial improvements made that have greatly increased its revenue. However, the decision to sell stems from the need for funds for a significant new project and restrictions in the owner's new state of residence on being an Amazon associate. The owner emphasizes that, if not for these reasons, the site would be retained as a long-term investment.
Several improvements have been made to the site, including the implementation of AMP compatibility favored by Google, correction of internal linking errors, cleaning up the site, addition of unique and relevant content, and plugin updates along with removal of sluggish ones. The owner underscores that this site is a valuable investment, but circumstances necessitate its sale.
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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.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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