What is Website?
A location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web "for more information, please visit our website"
A website (also written as web site) is a collection of web pages and related content that is identified by a common domain name and published on at least one web server. ... Websites are typically dedicated to a particular topic or purpose, such as news, education, commerce, entertainment, or social networking
Website
is Universal Resource Locator. It is Unique as like online Electronic Book.
Example: https://onlinebusinesssales.blogspot.com/
or www.onlinebusinesssales.blogspot.com/
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Whether you build up and sell your own site
or purchase an established blog, it's clear that you can make serious money from sales of
online properties. Buying and selling
blogs can be a worthy business venture, but like any business
opportunity, it's not without risks.
How can I know my
Website Worth?
Blogs and other sites typically
sell for about 12 times their monthly income. So, if your blog makes $100 a
month from ads or affiliate links, it’s worth approximately $1,200.
This number certainly has some
wiggle room. In fact, “24 months of income is becoming more common,” but I
still negotiate down to a 12-to-18-month price point.
This varying scale is consistent
with my experience. For example: I
sold a blog that made only a few dollars a month for a big profit because the
design was highly customized and it had a lot of potential. I also bought a
blog that wasn’t making any money at all because I knew, based on my expertise
and experience, I could quickly make it profitable.
So, if you’re reading this and
aren’t making money from your blog yet, don’t
underestimate its worth. Someone still might want to buy it. Here’s what to
consider when you’re estimating a site’s potential value — whether it’s your
own, or one you’re considering buying.
Example: Experienced online
entrepreneur who is in the process of selling one of his websites for over $100,000.
That website “has generated six figures of passive income annually for the past
couple of years”
When I asked what buyers or
sellers should consider when determining the worth of their online property, he
said, “I’ve been investing in rental real estate for more than a decade and
what I love about online real estate is that a lot of the same principals
apply. Just like houses and apartment buildings, online real estate comes down
to ‘location, location, location.’”
What does he mean? He
recommends owning a “.com” versus a “.net” or “.org.” He also advises
that prospective buyers or sellers get several opinions from other website
owners in the site’s niche to determine the worth of an online property.
Matter of Consideration
for Your Business Goals
It’s easy to get caught up in
the excitement of big payouts, but before you delve into the world of buying
and selling websites first sit back and determine your goals. Online buyers
usually come in two types.
Financial
Buyer: A
financial buyer is looking to get a return on their investment. They buy the
business and look to reap a percentage return each year. A strategic buyer is
looking to acquire a business that adds to their existing business.
Difference
between Financial Buyer and Strategic Buyer:
Financial buyers are generally
more concerned with income and hard numbers; whereas strategic buyers are less
focused on the income and more interested in what an additional web property
would add to their current portfolio. For example, I recently purchased a site
that didn’t have very strong metrics by itself, but when added to my portfolio
of sites, it gives advertisers more options for package deals.
If you want to sell an online
property that doesn’t earn a lot of income, try to find a strategic buyer. If you want to get
into the business of buying and selling websites for profit yourself, first
become a financial buyer so you can make a profit. Once you have a solid
portfolio of money-making web properties, you can switch over to being more
strategic and creative with your online property purchases.
How to Buy a Website or
Blog:
Are you ready to buy your first online
website?
Please follow these steps below:
1. Make Money with Your
Own Site
Generally, you don’t want to
start buying blogs or websites until you understand how to monetize a site. I
would recommend only buying an additional blog once you learn how to make money
from your own blog.
2. Look for Dormant
Sites
Use your network to find blogs
that have not been updated for months or even years. Tweet out a message saying
you’re looking to add a blog to your portfolio. Check blogs you regularly read
to see if one of them has a big delay in posting. Once you identify a few
options, send the owners a simple email email like, “I noticed you have not
posted on your blog lately. If you are interested in selling your site, I would
be interested in buying it.”
You can also look on websites
like https://onlinebusinesssales.blogspot.com/ which regularly sells
online properties and domain names.
3. Research the Site’s
Value
Got a bite or two? Make sure to
do your due diligence. If you’re buying through a site like https://onlinebusinesssales.blogspot.com/ a site’s listing notes everything included in
the purchase as well as its stats and history, which the seller agrees is
truthful and legitimate. If you’re buying independently, ask the blogger to
prove their income and traffic using screen shots.
4. Make the Deal
When you buy through a website
like https://onlinebusinesssales.blogspot.com/ you can send or receive payments in a variety
of ways.
As the buyer, you’re protected
because you actually receive ownership of the site before authorizing your
payment, and the seller can see you’ve put money in escrow, meaning you can
afford the purchase and aren’t going to take the site and run.
When you buy
independently, always have a contract. When I bought both of my
websites, I was more casual about both contracts because I knew the sellers.
Our negotiations were recorded in emails and because they were both bloggers I
knew well, I trusted them to have quality sites. However, be as safe as possible
by getting everything in writing and if you feel more comfortable, having an
attorney look over the contract.
5. Transfer Website Ownership
Actually taking over the web
property might include moving servers and transferring domain names. You can
work with the seller to manage these technical aspects, or you can hire someone
to help you. I used iMark Interactive to help me with the
technical side of my website purchases.
How to Sell a Website
Once you’ve built up your site,
you might be ready to cash in on your efforts.
1. Site’s Value
Ask a few fellow bloggers in
your niche what they think your site is worth, or multiply your monthly income
by 12.
If you don’t have any monthly
income, calculate what you spent on the site’s design. Collect supporting
information like traffic patterns, social media accounts associated with the
blog, and other features that might demonstrate value to a buyer. Even if you
don’t make an income from your blog, it could still have value.
2. Advertise Your Website
for Sale
List the blog or website
on https://onlinebusinesssales.blogspot.com/, or contact a trusted
blogger friend if they know anyone who is selling a site. You may be able to
find a buyer within your network.
3. Negotiate and Close
the Deal
Be as helpful as possible while
discussing the deal, including being quick with emails and answers to the
buyer’s questions. See the “buy” section for more details on how to finalize
the deal. Get everything in writing, and if you need technical help to release
your domain name, hire someone to ensure the transaction runs smoothly.
Could You Buy or Sell a
Site?
Whether you build up and sell
your own site or purchase an established blog, it’s clear that you can make
serious money from sales of online properties.
Buying and selling blogs can be
a worthy business venture, but like any business opportunity, it’s not without
risks. The key is to be passionate about your sites and work hard to make them
succeed: Hire help when you need
it, get second opinions and learn from your mistakes.
Your
Turn: Have you ever bought or sold a blog or website? We’d love to hear your
experience in the comments!