A pioneering live webcam streaming site, initially launched in 2001, is set to close at the end of November. It was established for selected users and became an automated service in 2004, allowing users to stream without fees or ads. The site features live chat and custom encoder software, running on outdated technology with three servers. The seller intends to sell the domain, preferring not to transfer the current site due to its obsolescence and personal limitations on enhancing its technology, particularly for mobile compatibility. Despite technological challenges, the site has been lucrative, generating significant revenue through affiliate links with notable performance from 2008 to 2011. The user base includes over 75,000 broadcasters and millions of viewers. Although no Google Analytics are available, traffic stats from 2005 onward can be shared. Monthly revenues have fluctuated, with costs centered on server expenses. An arrangement with a webcam affiliate program contributes to current revenue; however, this is non-transferable. The domain remains valuable due to its niche audience and continuous traffic. The reserve price is set at $15,000, believed to reflect its potential value, even as a static site. Serious bidders are offered a domain with traffic and data for continuity plans before the site's official closure. Enquiries from interested parties are welcomed, with sufficient time allocated before the site’s closure for the transition.
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