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Discussion in 'Sites' started by John D, Dec 6, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hey,

    It is with great regret that I have to sell one of my poker sites, RakebackBob.

    Rakeback Bob is a rakeback affiliate directory.
    A rakeback affiliate gives poker players a % back of what they pay to the room for each hand they play.

    Rakeback is very popular with poker players and is growing at an amazing rate, so now is a great time to get into the rakeback market.

    This site runs just like any normal directory site, the sites are submitted and you approve or decline. Once approved your work is done. A login to an admin panel for the listing owners is automatically created and emailed allowing the listing owner to edit or delete any of their company details and rakeback offers, leaving you totally free of work.

    The site is totally custom from the design to the front-end to the admin panel, everything has been designed from scratch and specifically for Rakeback Bob.

    A lot of work has gone into the site, it has been in planning since early this year and I have had a number of people working on the site and it has turned into a great, automated business.

    The reason for sale is I have a rakeback directory advertising on another site of mine, DeuceAce.com and they would rather I didn’t run a related site while they are advertising.



    Included in the sale

    Site design and content (PSD Included)
    Full custom database and CMS (Demo available to serious bidders only)
    Domain name (Registered at Namecheap, free transfer)
    Hosting for up to 6 months
    Free help and consulting to help you get started
    $200 worth of advertising on DeuceAce.com (Subject to availability, space is highly sought after so you will have to let me know in advance what you would like, this is a great extra and worth every cent. Past advertisers include 888.com, pacific poker, mansion poker, Island poker and more.)



    Further Details

    Custom CMS

    The site is driven by a fully custom system that has had a lot of work and planning put into it to make it as easy as possible for users to search for affiliates/deals, allow affiliates to submit their deals and company details quickly and easily and to allow the admin to review then accept, reject or contact one or all affiliates.

    The system is coded in PHP and the front-end is fully integrated with the design using easy to edit templates and coded with CSS.

    The front-end can be tested using the site, www.RakebackBob.com and a demo of the admin panel is available to serious bidders only.

    A rough outline of site and system features:

    Front-end
    Allow users to list all available affiliates
    Sort affiliates by search options
    Search for specific affiliates by rakeback %, room, network and features
    Rakeback Calculator
    List featured affiliates
    View featured affiliates on homepage (Affiliates are rotated from the database - Admin panel option)
    View individual page for specific affiliates listing all details and allowing users to email affiliate and visit their site

    Admin Panel

    View pending affiliates - A list of pending affiliates is available with the main details
    Preview pending affiliates - View all company details and rakeback deals
    Edit pending affiliates - Any options or text can be edited before an affiliate is approved or rejected
    Email affiliate - Email one or all affiliates, default text is included to allow quick emails when approving affiliates including the login for the affiliate, allows full automation
    View all affiliates in system
    Edit affiliate
    Delete affiliate
    Edit options - Includes options for the front-end, affiliates and the admin panel
    Edit/Add/Delete Rooms - Add new rooms for affiliates to add rakeback deals and delete or edit current
    Set affiliate as featured or normal - Featured affiliates are listed above all normal in search results and are rotated on the homepage
    Easy to see when affiliates are required to renew their accounts

    Affiliate Panel

    Affiliates also have their own admin panel with a login, once logged in they can add new rakeback deals, change company details or edit current rakeback deals. This allows for full automation meaning when affiliates update or add new deals, you don't have to offer support by manually changing.

    Login with username and password
    Edit all fields regarding company details and any rakeback deals and options

    Full details at www.RakebackBob.com


    Revenue and Account Details

    Accounts

    There are currently 28 affiliate accounts in the system.
    Each account has a very minimum of 3 rakeback deals, most have a lot more
    Renewal dates are available on request for serious bidders, most are required to renew and pay for their account in under one month so this will bring a lot more revenue, I know most accounts I talked to are interested in renewing and paying for their listing and a few have emailed me asking to renew already.

    October Revenue: $952.71 USD (Converted from GBP in Neteller)
    September: $921.55 USD



    Additional Information

    Revenue would have been a lot higher but I just moved to a new house and I haven't had the internet for over one month, I still don't so it doesn't make it easy to work on the site right now.

    I think because of this the new owner will be getting a great deal, if it wasn't for this the overall revenue would be adding a lot more to the value.

    I will help the new owner take control of the site and get things going as well as provide free hosting on my server for up to 6 months or if needed, I can help with the transfer of the site.

    I give a lot of time to people that buy sites off me, I have sold a lot of sites over the years and I have a good reputation with the buyers of my sites.

    A demo of the admin panel is available on request to any serious bidders only.

    Details of my coder will be given to the new owner, he is experienced and does great work and most importantly meets deadlines for any work. I would recommend him for further work on the script as he is familiar with it, but of course you can use your own coder.

    The CMS is 100% unique and full master rights will be given to the new owner. This is a huge part of the site value and I have included this in my valuation a lot more than anything else.

    Traffic details are available by request but the value of the site for sale is in the affiliates rather than end users.

    I have tried to include as much detail as possible in the sales post but if you have any questions, please feel free to email me, john [ at ] deuce ace . com
    I would highly recommend emailing and not posting or PMing as I will receive and reply a lot quicker. I don't have internet access right now (ISP problems after moving house!) but I can still use email.



    Bidding and Payment Information

    Starting Bid: $2000 (NO RESERVE)
    Minimum Bid Increment: $50
    Auction End Date: 12th December 12 Midnight GMT
    Buyout: I will take offers to close early, closer to the end date I will announce a BIN.
    I am very willing to take all offers to close early into consideration.

    Please make all bids by PM, email or posting in this thread.

    Payment can be made by Paypal, Neteller, cheque, bank transfer (To a UK bank, this can be done easily from any country) or Escrow.
    If using an online processor fees will be split and fees for escrow will be paid for by buyer.

    My preferred method of payment is bank transfer.
    I use it for almost all site sales as it is quick and hassle free and makes it a lot easier for managing accounts.

    This site runs just like any normal directory site, the sites are submitted and you approve or decline. Once approved your work is done. A login to an admin panel for the listing owners is automatically created and emailed allowing the listing owner to edit or delete any of their company details and rakeback offers, leaving you totally free of work.

    PLEASE EMAIL JOHN {AT} DEUCEACE . COM FOR ALL QUESTIONS

    Good luck to any bidders!
     
    John D, Dec 6, 2006 IP
  2. eddie43302

    eddie43302 Well-Known Member

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    eddie43302, Dec 6, 2006 IP
  3. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    #3
    I have had a lot of interest in the site but no-one seems to be coming through, there have been two people that won the site and both said they can't take over the site until after Christmas, but that couldn't work because of my reason for sale.

    Hoping to get some new interest and bids from people that can follow through :)

    Thanks
     
    John D, Dec 6, 2006 IP
  4. eddie43302

    eddie43302 Well-Known Member

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    should also try listing at sitepoint
     
    eddie43302, Dec 6, 2006 IP
  5. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, I have it listed at SP already :)
     
    John D, Dec 7, 2006 IP
  6. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    PMs replied to.

    Email is quicker if anyone has any questions :)
     
    John D, Dec 7, 2006 IP
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    John D Well-Known Member

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    Pending offer but still accepting other offers.
     
    John D, Dec 8, 2006 IP
  8. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    Curent offer is $2400.

    Thanks,
    John
     
    John D, Dec 9, 2006 IP
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    eljefe3 Peon

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    What's the November and December revenue?
     
    eljefe3, Dec 9, 2006 IP