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Discussion in 'Sites' started by Yeldarb, Dec 7, 2006.

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  1. #1
    The site for sale is Docx-Converter.com (also the domain docxconvert.com)

    About
    It is a custom made script that converts the new default Word 2007 format to a text file. Useful because there are no official readers or plugins available yet for OS X or Linux.

    Publicity
    The site launched about 36 hours ago and has gotten major publicity including:
    A Digg Frontpage
    A Lifehacker Post
    A Popular Del.icio.us Link
    A Wired.com Blog Post
    And tons of other links.

    Stats
    Here are the Awstats:
    http://www.scriptscribbler.com/awstats/cgi-bin/awstats.pl?config=docx-converter.com
    (Please don't abuse the "Update Now" link and kill the server)

    Revenue
    With the Google Adsense on the page, the site made $26.37 yesterday (it's first day open)
    Today so far it has made $4.27.

    The traffic will probably not continue to be at these levels. I haven't paid for any advertising; the links have been viral. The only things I did in way of marketing were post on 2 forums and submit the digg (it got to the frontpage on its own accord). The interest is definitely there, though and the site fills a need.

    Costs
    2 Domain names (docx-converter.com and docxconvert.com)
    Hosting (minimal cost, just need a host that will allow the php to run [and the exec() function in PHP to execute. Dreamhost is working well)
    $20 to a designer
    I programmed the script myself (all rights will go to you)

    Go ahead and start the bidding at whatever level you want.
    I have a reserve in mind.

    The auction will end in 48 hours.
     
    Yeldarb, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  2. blade_922

    blade_922 Well-Known Member

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    #2
    can i see revenue stats.
     
    blade_922, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  3. T0PS3O

    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    #3
    LOL the guy made $30 in 2 days. Even if it's bullshit, it doesn't matter. He hasn't got anything significant to show, he's been totally upfront about the traffic not lasting because obviously it's Digg/Social traffic peaking, what's left to see proof of?
     
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  4. Yeldarb

    Yeldarb Active Member

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    #4
    Here's the adsense screenshot:
    [​IMG]

    The CTR is pretty good. Which amazed me since most of my traffic was from Digg (and Digg users are notorious for ignoring ads)
     
    Yeldarb, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  5. Gnet

    Gnet Peon

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    #5
    20$ here buddy!
     
    Gnet, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  6. ajandersen

    ajandersen Active Member

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    #6
    I'll start the bidding at $20
     
    ajandersen, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  7. ajandersen

    ajandersen Active Member

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    #7
    Ok, I'll change my bid to $30 :)
     
    ajandersen, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  8. stock_post

    stock_post Prominent Member

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    #8
    This is the message I got on two docs that I tried.

    Any comments please.

    I tried Word 2003 files

    Thanks
     
    stock_post, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  9. camzio

    camzio Active Member

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    #9
    $35 from me
     
    camzio, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  10. petarddd

    petarddd Peon

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    #10
    I'll bid $40 (provided PayPal is accepted, is it? :) )
     
    petarddd, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  11. Rexx

    Rexx Active Member

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    #11
    its a new format used with word 2007. ive attached a file that simply says test.. service works great.
     

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    Rexx, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  12. Yeldarb

    Yeldarb Active Member

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    #12
    It's Word 2007 .docx files (the new Microsoft Open Office XML Format); this won't work with regular .doc files.
     
    Yeldarb, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  13. Gnet

    Gnet Peon

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    #13
    45$ here...
     
    Gnet, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  14. totoros

    totoros Peon

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    #14
    i will bid $50!
     
    totoros, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  15. camzio

    camzio Active Member

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    #15
    $50 now from me
     
    camzio, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  16. depiction

    depiction Active Member

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    #16
    $55 here..
     
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  17. camzio

    camzio Active Member

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    #17
    $60 here then
     
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  18. Domino

    Domino Well-Known Member

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    #18
    65 bucks here
     
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  19. kempozone

    kempozone Active Member

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    #19
    I would like to bid $65. Is there a BIN in mind ?
     
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  20. petarddd

    petarddd Peon

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    #20
    $70 from me (still waiting for answer if PayPal is accepted for payment)... You mentioned you have a reserve in mind, can you give us an idea of a range at least?
     
    petarddd, Dec 7, 2006 IP
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