The business was initiated in 2004 in response to the inconvenience of purchasing phone cards for international calls. The founders developed an online platform using PHP and MySQL, becoming one of the pioneering eCommerce sites of its kind in Australia. The site was designed to mimic the offline card purchasing process and was maintained as a part-time endeavor, indicating unexplored potential since major telecommunications companies have not yet entered this market. The website has achieved high organic search rankings on Google for specific keywords without utilizing backlinks, relying instead on a deep-linking mechanism.
The platform offers various payment options including PayPal, POLi bank transfers, and Bitcoin through Bitpay. The sale of the business includes two domain names, one focused on general mobile recharges and another on game cards with Bitcoin payment. All stock is priced separately. Presently, operations are managed by a single staff member in the Philippines. The necessity to sell the business arises from the founder’s relocation from Australia to Indonesia, affecting their ability to manage and expand the supply side.
This opportunity suits individuals with access to telecom PINs and existing operational staff. The website taps into the hospitality sector by facilitating mobile recharges for travelers. Daily operations require minimal oversight due to automation in processes, with roles focused on social media engagement, customer support, and transaction validation. The buyer will receive historical data, customer information, and three months of training to ensure a smooth transition. The founder seeks someone to continue nurturing the project after 12 years of development.
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3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
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1. Agreements & Contracts.
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