The business began as a prominent Photoshop tutorial site that expanded into offering vBulletin skins due to high demand. This led to the creation of a dedicated domain, which later expanded to include IPB designs, resulting in the establishment of a new brand renowned for its quality forum design services. The business offers professional forum designs primarily for vBulletin and IPB software, using a fully automated sales process facilitated through PayPal. Customers receive a year of access to purchased designs and updates, with an option to renew access.
The sale of the business includes domains, design copyrights, and relevant licenses, such as for vBulletin, IPB, and Amember Pro. The new owner is required to maintain the current customer access arrangements. Operating expenses are minimal, comprising shared server hosting and PayPal fees, with occasional use of Adwords for advertising. The business is operated by the founder, with assistance from a respected IPB coder, who is compensated based on sales.
The owner is selling due to a desire for a break after years of industry involvement. The business requires minimal daily oversight, primarily for support, and can be expanded further by offering custom designs or catering to different platforms. Historical sales have been significant, with potential for increased revenue through diversified offerings. Over 7,100 customers and 15,000 forum members are on record, with a strong web presence and affiliate network contributing to traffic and sales.
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