Should I sell my website? Details inside...

Just for my 2 cents worth, I wouldn't like to sell a website for any price unless I knew exactly how to spin the ammount I sold the site for in to something far more with other projects.

If I had plans to spin the $45k in to something that could generate me a couple of hundred thousand dollars a bit down the line I would certainly sell.. but not if it's just for the cash.

I certainly envy the position you're in, good work and be careful!

Pete

 

Hi,

The day he offered me the $45k I told him I would get back to him when I get back into town next week. At this point I have no idea as to what his terms are. I only know he wants the domain name, content and discussion forum.

I hate the thought of selling, but $$$ talks!!

All of your input is very helpful and I appreciate it! When I open the dialogue with the guy, I'll be sure to post it here for further input!

Thanks,

Tim

 

Im pretty sure that they will come back and give you a much better offer. Just cant tell the price buy looking at stats... Many other things...

 

It would be a pity if they only want it for the domain name, and are planning on changing everything, especially since the site seems to be tied in pretty tightly with your martial arts school.

 

I guess it would make my heart jump a beat or two. I hope the buyer is serious at 45k. If you are willing to hold on to and make adjustments it could sell for more.

$3.25 in adsense a day and not much advertising. Hmm... Stats look outstanding.

But the name itself is a commonly used name.

I would think the 45k offer is fine. Maybe as high as $100k

 

I wrote the guy back and told him I would not accept $45k, but I would accept $75k. Haven't got a response yet.

Since the initial offer I increased my visits by 42%.

In March I had 274,370 visitors, which is up from 115,989 visits in January!

Tim

 

You should take that 45k. I sold a forum that was much larger and making 1500 a month for much less than that. Forums are the most difficult kinds of sites to run for a given return. Especially big forums.