An anonymous seller is listing an online business for sale, following a significant traffic drop due to a recent major update from a well-known search engine. This traffic reduction, estimated at 35-40%, affects the site's current value. Despite this, the seller remains motivated to sell and has adjusted the price accordingly. The business sale includes the website domain, social media accounts, an email subscriber list with over 1600 contacts, and all online assets. The website, which previously generated over $10,000 per month, primarily earns revenue through affiliate programs and strategically placed articles in search engine results, alongside additional income from banner ad sales.
The seller attributes the site's recent decline in traffic and revenue to personal time constraints, impacting content creation and email list expansion. Verifying total revenue has been challenging due to incomplete data from smaller affiliate programs, although annual revenue is reported to be higher than documented. Operating expenses include web hosting, and the future owner might consider hiring writers, as most content was previously self-produced. The marketing strategy has leveraged SEO, social media, and newsletters but requires revitalization for growth.
The seller suggests that the future owner can enhance the business by consistently creating content, expanding the email subscriber list, and engaging across social media and other online forums. By doing so, the business has potential growth in traffic and revenue, creating additional opportunities for selling advertising space. The seller highlights that with proper management, the business can significantly improve its performance within its niche market.
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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.
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