Flipping websites

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 | General | admin

Hi all,

Yes I know that it has been long time since I wrote. The only reason is because I am not active at the moment in the market. Why? I just so busy running my business so I don’t the time to check websites and upgrade them.

Having say that I have to admit that flipping websites is getting to the main stream. I’ve just read an article in the New York Times about it.

Also have a look into this website this person claims he earned $729,000 from flipping 3 websites. I have to admit that I am a bit skeptic about it, but I registered for free video and I promise to keep you updated about it.

Sitepoint looks like they are doing well but I am still disappointed with their user interface. I’ve tried to sell a website there not long ago and I wasn’t impressed at all with the experience. I still don’t understand why they choose to stick to a forum style. I wonder when they will realize that the market needs better tools. Still it is the leading website for flipping websites.

Assaf

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2 Comments to 'Flipping websites'

Matt @ SitePoint
August 5, 2008

What didn’t you like about the posting experience?

The Marketplace is entirely custom and is not based on Forum software. It’s an eBay style auction system, complete with bidding functionality, feedback system, site ownership verification, and account verification (via telephone number).

admin
August 6, 2008

Hi Matt and thank your comment.

When I say forum style I mean that it looks like forum. I know that the system is unique and not based on forum software and I know that you put a lot of efforts to make it better all the time.

My experience with selling a site: I felt that once the site is no longer on the main page the auction has gone. I always think it should be vice versa. Long time ago you said you are going to change the sorting function but it is still showing all the expired listing when you sort by date. And I miss tools to track what’s going on. Like how many watch this auction and how many view the item.

I was trying to put my phone number to verify but never got a call.

I’ve also had a bid on a website that I wanted to buy, but because the buyer put the auction for 28 days I forgot about it. A reminder would be nice, both for the sellers and buyers.

And what I missing the most is a good search function. I am so busy these days and I would like to have an option to come to your site put something like: “I am looking for a website that has 2000 unique a month, 20000 pageviews with $200 monthly income for less than $2000″ this would be great.

I do like Sitepoint a lot, but I find myself spending less and less time there because it is not that user friendly. Not for me at least.

Assaf

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