Here’s a good example of a new blog in the Startup Website section of sitepoint. Take a look at it by clicking on the image to the left.

As you can see, the blog has a bid now of $20.

Here’s why I think this is a good example of a startup blog flip and why it would be a good model to follow:

1. The niche is a good niche: banking. There’s a lot of interest in banking now days and I would imagine the keywords can make for some good adsense revenue.

2. The blog is attractive and well put together. The theme used is the popular Church Theme and of course the site uses wordpress.

3. There are 5 original articles and 35 promised plr articles related to the niche. Besides that the seller says he will translate the articles into three additional languages. I’m not sure if this is done with a plugin or a separate software, but that does add percieved value.

* One question I may want to ask as a potential buyer is “Are the 5 articles on the site now PLR or original?” Because that is unclear to me. If they are original, then yes the $8 each that the seller mentions would be a bragain. However, you don’t pay $8 each for PLR articles. That’s a little deceptive IMO but it’s up to the buyer to ask the questions.

Still, it’s a strong way for the seller to add value to the blog.

4. The desciption is excellent. Just about questions, except for the PLR issue, are covered and clear to the viewer. It also is writen in a compelling manner. Not too hypish and spaced out to make the viewer read each point one at a time. Overall, the description gives the impression that the seller put a lot of time and thought into the site and will help the buyer after purchase.

5. Extras such as “tactical” marketing plan and support.

6. Free hosting for 1 month and “only” $4.95 a month afterwards. Obviously the seller has a reseller plan with a company, so this is a way to continue to earn residual income.

7. Low $1 starting bid, but with a reserve. I also like the fact that there isn’t a BIN to start with. That’s how I usually like to do my auctions also.

So, those are main reasons I like this blog and should give you yet another model to follow.

See, you don’t really need to purchase ebooks on flipping blogs or websites, just watch what others do. And, oh yeh, subscribe to my blog and I’ll keep pointing out the good and bad ways to flip blogs and websites.
Tim

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