Founded in 2007, an online platform was developed using Ruby on Rails, providing a unique blend of salary data, job listings, and a community network. Initially developed and coded until 2008, the creator decided by 2009 to maintain the site on a minimal engagement level. Despite this, key partnerships were established to drive revenue, notably using a major job search engine's API for job ads and listings. The site hosts a comprehensive salary center, featuring publicly accessible salary data sourced from a U.S. Department of Labor database. The platform's revenue model primarily involves ad revenue from banners, text, and job search results, though it remained unsubstantial due to site neglect. The platform experienced initial sponsorship deals in 2008, offering banner ads for modest fees, but these did not persist without sustained attention. Organic Google search traffic has been the primary source of visitors, aided by significant efforts in search engine optimization. The platform features unique elements like a salary and job search function, a social networking aspect focused on career development, and a Q&A forum. User profiles are tailored for professional engagements, with functionalities such as skill tagging and contact networking. Despite being largely unattended for years, the site possesses potential for growth with the right management, leveraging its vast database of about 1 million salary profiles and comprehensive job listings. With a strategic focus and active engagement, significant ad revenue opportunities could be realized.
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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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