The owner of a travel website focused on a specific city created and maintained the site since 2009 using a platform that includes tools for search engine optimization. The site generates revenue primarily through Google AdSense due to its high rankings on search engines like Google and Bing. Created by a native of the city, the website offers content intended to attract visitors interested in the area. With time constraints and shifting interests, the owner is looking to sell the site.
The site has been largely unattended for the last five years, yet it continues to maintain its traffic due to effective initial SEO practices. Operational costs are minimal, consisting mainly of a $30 monthly hosting fee. Despite no recent marketing efforts, the traffic generated is organic, and the site ranks well across various search engines.
Included in the sale are the domain and website, which are known for high traffic and profitability. To keep the business running, maintaining the platform membership for hosting and domain is essential. The seller is willing to verify revenue for serious buyers. Significant potential for growth exists through consistent content updates, additional monetization strategies, and social media marketing, areas which the current owner has not pursued actively. With some initiative, a new owner could significantly boost profits by leveraging these opportunities.
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 new official verification and assessment service. We provide a deep analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Packages start at $1,000. Learn More