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Discussion in 'Sites' started by Lukero, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. #1
    dasFree.com is the premium free hosting provider with NO ads/posting required!

    Check out some of our awesome packages below:

    dasOne

    Storage: 800MB
    Bandwidth: 8GB
    FTP Accounts:5
    Email Accounts: 5
    Databases: 5
    Subdomains: 2
    Parked Domains: 1
    Addon Domains: 1
    Frontpage Extensions: Yes

    FREE!

    dasTwo

    Storage: 1000MB
    Bandwidth: 10GB
    FTP Accounts: 10
    Email Accounts: 10
    Databases: 10
    Subdomains: 5
    Parked Domains: 3
    Addon Domains: 3
    Frontpage Extensions: Yes

    FREE!

    dasThree

    Storage: 1500MB
    Bandwidth: 15GB
    FTP Accounts: 15
    Email Accounts: 15
    Databases: Unlimited
    Subdomains: Unlimited
    Parked Domains: 5
    Addon Domains: 5
    Frontpage Extensions: Yes

    Posts required/month: 5

    Sign up now!


    Have any questions? Visit our support forum!
     
    Lukero, Jan 4, 2011 IP
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    swap Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I have signed up but didnt recive any mail.
     
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  3. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #3
    I am selling my free host dasFree.com. This is my brainchild and I've put a lot of effort and money into this site so I'm looking for serious buyers with some experience in the hosting industry preferred. However, if you don't have any/much experience in web hosting, I will provide guidance.

    The current Alexa rank is 151,669 and this is increasing. Currently, the website gets about 400+ UV/day with occasional spikes up to 700. Google Analytics data is attached.

    We are currently providing free hosting to 2000+ users and most of our users have low/no traffic. We get about 100+ user account signups every day. Each signup has to provide a reason for wanting hosting and is reviewed before being accepted/rejected.

    Revenues

    Currently, the only source of revenue is Adsense ads placed on the main page and forum. I have also gotten 2 donations so far. Since I placed ads and submitted the website to a free web host directory in Jan, the site has earned 170 USD. Daily earnings range from 10 cents to 9 dollars. Most daily earnings are around the 2-5 dollar range. However, I have relaunched the website to increase ad earnings and possibly include another revenue stream. This is explained below.

    Why massive potential?

    This is the second web host I've started. My first one grew very large and peaked at 40,000+ Alexa ranking before I sold it due to academic priorities. That was about 3 years ago. That first host earned about 350 USD/month and had a solid reputation.

    As for dasFree, it is only listed on ONE directory and has already been growing rapidly. I have not done any SEO or other promotion of any kind. Hence, you can imagine the earning possibilities if you do some promotion. You can simply hire someone to do some promotional posts around the forum and it will work very well.

    Current ad placements are also limited. I only have them on the main page and on the header, footer and postbits of the forum. With some strategic placing, you can increase earnings easily. Also, you can provide affiliate links to paid hosting, domains etc.


    Costs are about 130 USD/month including the client area script we're using (Hostbill).

    I am selling this site because I am too busy with other priorities right now and am unable to put in the time to propel it to the next level. However, if I don't find any serious buyers that are willing to put in effort, I'd rather not sell it.

    What you will get:
    - Dedicated server paid up to 4/13
    - Hostbill license paid up to 4/13
    - 2 domains - dasFree.com and another one of your choice (came with the dedicated server but did not use it)
    - Support and guidance from me for a maximum of 1 month

    Traffic stats: http://i55.tinypic.com/1zlvd44.png
    Adsense stats: http://i55.tinypic.com/2llczew.png

    PM me your best offer :)
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2011
    Lukero, Mar 12, 2011 IP
  4. amirk

    amirk Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Im confused about your revenue .

    Adsense shot says you have earned $93 in the last 30 days , Lets assume it $100 . But you are spending $130 per month for keeping this service up . So your net profit will be -$30/month :) Huh ? Please explain it more .

    Thanks
     
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  5. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #5
    Yep, the site is currently not profitable. Previously it was profitable because I was only on a VPS which was much cheaper. Only last month did I switch over to the dedicated which is quite cheap considering its specifications :)

    However, as I mentioned, there are many ways you can earn from this site ^^
     
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  6. amirk

    amirk Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Thanks for your honest reply , Actually I can understand its potential :)

    Please share a proof of your +2 K users . Also let me know the specifications of your current dedicated server . And did you encounter any problem using the previous VPS ?
     
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  7. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #7
    Of course: http://i52.tinypic.com/331ga6e.png

    Hmm and it appears that I was wrong, I am hosting 3000+ accounts. Because I switched client area software, it probably didn't import all of the accounts. The client area software says that there are 2000+ accounts. I will look into getting this fixed.

    Dedicated server's specs are:

    Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHZ 1333FSB (6MB CACHE)
    CentOS 5 64 Bit
    8 GB DDR2 RAM
    5 IP Addresses (3 currently unused)
    5TB Bandwidth/Month
    250 GB Primary SATA Hard drive
    250 GB Secondary SATA Hard drive
    Softaculous (Costs 2.50 USD/month)

    With the VPS, the amount of users I had just outgrew it and the entire site was really slow. CPU and RAM was never enough. However, there haven't been any problems with the new server. I have also tweaked some settings to optimize it.

    Also, I forgot to mention that all support is given via the forum so that users can be more exposed to ads :)
     
    Lukero, Mar 13, 2011 IP
  8. dude91

    dude91 Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Lets cut the chase. How much are you looking for ?
     
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  9. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #9
    I'm looking ideally for offers 1000 and above but am willing to consider lower ones
     
    Lukero, Mar 13, 2011 IP
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    dude91 Well-Known Member

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    #10
    I think your being over optimistic asking 4 digits for a site that doesn't even have revenue.
     
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  11. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #11
    It does have revenue, just not profits yet. Considering it started only 3 months ago, it's been growing at a considerably quick pace. I can see why you think that the price is high but as I said, it will be worth it once you maximize earnings. Also, I did say ideally I want 1000+ but I am very open to other offers.
     
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    jasonxxx102 Well-Known Member

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    #12
    How much of the server is 3000 users taking up? When would we have to buy a new server, because that would decrease profits substantially.
     
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  13. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #13
    Currently we've only used up 20% of the space allocated to users so I'd say the space is going to last quite a long time. We have 5TB bandwidth so that's way more than enough too.
    The number of users signing up is quite consistent and it also depends on how much you approve (to filter out the possible rapidleech users, phishers etc) so I'd say it's going to last at least 10 months at the current rate.
     
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  14. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #14
    Hi everyone! I'm putting up my free host for sale again, previously it's Alexa ranking was 151,669 on March 13th. The Alexa ranking now is 97440.

    Currently, the website gets about 400+ UV/day with occasional spikes up to 700. Google Analytics data is attached.

    We are currently providing free hosting to about 4000 users and most of our users have low/no traffic. We get about 100+ user account signups every day. Each signup has to provide a reason for wanting hosting and is reviewed before being accepted/rejected.

    Revenues

    Currently, the only source of revenue is Adsense ads placed on the main page and forum. I have also gotten 2 donations so far. Since I placed ads and submitted the website to a free web host directory in Jan, the site has earned 170 USD. Daily earnings range from 10 cents to 9 dollars. Most daily earnings are around the 2-5 dollar range. However, I have relaunched the website to increase ad earnings and possibly include another revenue stream. This is explained below.

    Why massive potential?

    This is the second web host I've started. My first one grew very large and peaked at 40,000+ Alexa ranking before I sold it due to academic priorities. That was about 3 years ago. That first host earned about 350 USD/month and had a solid reputation.

    As for dasFree, it is only listed on ONE directory and has already been growing rapidly. I have not done any SEO or other promotion of any kind. Hence, you can imagine the earning possibilities if you do some promotion. You can simply hire someone to do some promotional posts around the forum and it will work very well.

    Current ad placements are also limited. I only have them on the main page and on the header, footer and postbits of the forum. With some strategic placing, you can increase earnings easily. Also, you can provide affiliate links to paid hosting, domains etc.

    Costs are about 130 USD/month including the client area script we're using (Hostbill).

    I am selling this site because I am too busy with other priorities right now and am unable to put in the time to propel it to the next level. However, if I don't find any serious buyers that are willing to put in effort, I'd rather not sell it.

    What you will get:
    - Dedicated server paid up to 4/13 (I will extend this to 5/13 after the sale)
    - Hostbill license paid up to 4/13 (I will extend this to 5/13 after the sale)
    - 2 domains - dasFree.com and another one of your choice (came with the dedicated server but did not use it)
    - Support and guidance from me for a maximum of 1 month

    Traffic stats: http://i55.tinypic.com/1zlvd44.png
    Adsense stats: http://i55.tinypic.com/2llczew.png

    Auction starts at 500 USD and BIN price is only 650 USD or best offer. I have no reserve price!
     
    Lukero, Apr 4, 2011 IP
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    #15
    cost $130 per month but revenue only $100?
     
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  16. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #16
    Yep, because we were expanding so quickly, I had to upgrade our old VPS to a dedicated which costs more. Hence, we are currently not profitable but that's mainly because I haven't done much promotion and also I only place few ads on the website. With proper SEO, promotion and ad placement, it will be very profitable.

    UPDATE: I am reducing the BIN and starting bid because my schoolwork is increasing by the day and I am looking for a quick sale.
     
    Last edited: Apr 5, 2011
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  17. addictedtotreacle

    addictedtotreacle Member

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    #17
    hello,

    If you would like a quick sale let me know and ill give you $400 TODAY :) xx
     
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  18. Lukero

    Lukero Active Member

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    #18
    Please place a bid and if your price is the highest at the end of the auction then it's yours :)
     
    Lukero, Apr 6, 2011 IP
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    addictedtotreacle Member

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    #19
    Not willing to lower the price of the buy it now at all? :)
     
    addictedtotreacle, Apr 6, 2011 IP
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    addictedtotreacle Member

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    #20
    also can you please tell me how much GB's of Space & GB's of Transfer you use per month now?

    and what is the max on your currant hosting plan?
     
    addictedtotreacle, Apr 6, 2011 IP