The company outlined in the text was established in 2008, catering specifically to the niche market of gay "Daddies" and "Boys." Originally inspired by a similar service in 2007, it has experienced validation from the market, evident through a steady increase in user numbers and revenue. Recently, the platform underwent a redesign that was well-received by users and introduced PayPal for easier account upgrades. Operating on a dating platform technology, it incorporates tools like Nginx, SSL certificates, and PHP. Its user base includes over 50,000 active users, growing at 8% monthly, and around 29,000 inactive users. It holds a top rank for relevant keywords on Google, driving significant organic traffic. While it uses minimal paid advertising, the company relies mostly on its Google ranking for traffic and has not faced any search engine penalties. Several press pieces have highlighted its influence and offerings. The platform's content is generated by user-created profiles, and the business model necessitates about two hours of weekly maintenance for profile approvals and email management. Ownership of assets like domain names is confirmed, and an app compatible with app stores is in the final stages of development. The business began operations officially on March 1, 2008, and there are no geographical restrictions on potential buyers. The company revenue can be directly traced to website activities, and while external customer support is not currently in use, user queries are managed internally.
Flippa’s platform is free for buyers. Here are our tips for first-time buyers:
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.
You can conduct this yourself or use our trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More