An established Canadian job board, active since 1999, has been generating considerable traffic and consistent AdSense revenue, averaging $1,000 monthly over the past year. The platform's origin dates to 1999 under a different name until its rebranding in July 2003. Acquired through an online marketplace six years ago, the site currently attracts 46,000+ users each month with over 214,000 page views. Employer activity is robust, with 55,000 existing accounts and 40-50 new employer signups daily, complemented by 400-500 new job posts per day.
Revenue streams beyond AdSense contribute an additional $300-$500 monthly. These involve agreements with recruitment platforms and premium employer posts, although they tend to be inconsistent. Past initiatives such as testing different backfill partnerships have shown potential despite challenges with tracking.
The site operation involves hosting costs and daily management by a contractor who handles postings and employer interactions, averaging about 1.5 hours of work on weekdays. Opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency include task automation and sourcing more affordable management options.
Currently operating on an outdated PHP-based platform, the site could benefit from modernization to improve mobile compatibility and SEO performance. Transitioning to a newer system could streamline content management, enhance user engagement features, and support advanced marketing initiatives.
Despite its solid operational foundation, the owner seeks to sell due to time constraints. The site presents growth opportunities through platform upgrades and proactive marketing efforts.
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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.
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