WTS: Science Forum on vBulletin

I am selling my science forum that is located at: www.sciencechats.com. I am consolidating my sites and while I love the science niche, I have to step back and focus on my main sites. I created the site for two reasons. The first is that I really wanted a place to talk about my major which is biology and the second is that I wanted a place where people could get help on their particular homework problems. Since science is such a broad field, I had been really focused on getting it up. But, I unfortunately have to consolidate and focus more on my other sites.

When I created the site, I decided to step up and fork money forward for a few different things. The first is that I decided to go with vBulletin. I bought the license and I think that it gave the site a professional look. Secondly, I bought a semi-unique theme that I think gives justice to the niche. Blue is a good, neutral color and I think it does a lot for science.

Since college has started for me, the site has begun to deteriorate in regards to traffic. In August, it had over 2000 unique visitors, but then in September, it had only 1000 and now, it is barely pushing 400 for the month thus far. I'll be honest and say that traffic has deteriorated, but that doesn't mean that it can't be built back up. There are a series of members that, I am sure with an e-mail or two, would come back.

What is included in the sale:

The domain name registered through GoDaddy. It is a PR2 domain.
The vBulletin license. I have no need for it and I am willing to sell it with the transfer of the site.
The theme - it comes with it.
The actual forum.

Profit: It has made some money from ADSENSE, but the most has come from ADSDAQ. It has made close to $7.00 from adsense and close to $14.00 from adsdaq. Adsdaq is a CPM (no pop ups), so it goes hand in hand with adsense. I really do recommend signing up with adsdaq if you do decide to buy the site. While profits are low, I think with a bit of work, the site could really turn around and make some money.

So, without further ado...

Starting Bid: $225.00
Increments: $5.00
BIN: $700.00

I have a reserve and when it has been met, I will let you all know. I am just looking to get a return on what I have worked hard on. So, please keep that in mind. Thanks.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to post.

 

MM
tahts a really smart site you got going there , and as a bit of a geeky i like the subject , sadly I dont have the funds ... a few weeks ago i would have been jumping all over it , but already been buying too many scripts and recently emptied my paypal !
I also think its one of the best looking forums i have ever seen its been customised to look great so well dont for a great job ... i will try and help you get rolling with an offer of $225 but to be frank it deserves more ! and i hope you get it .

PAUL

 

Thanks a lot, laserfink. However, after listing it on Sitepoint, the offer has jumped up to $310. Thanks!

 

Because some people are BIN happy, I get a BIN and then the guy decides not to pay. So, I have re-listed the site.

 

what's your starting bid?
Any reserve?
Do you have any active user and/or mods at the forum now?

Thanks

 

The starting bid on sitepoint is 300. The reserve I put is at 400. The site has died a bit since school started for me (like I said in the beginning), but if you sent an e-mail to them, I'm sure many would return.

 

MM

My paypals gota bit more cash in it ... so I can go to your reserve for the moment $400 ...incidently your earlier posts say BIN of $700 , then it changes to $800 ,not that would ever to go to either BIN prices i am just pointing it out.

please advise how the vblicence works , is it yealry ? does new cash need to b paid to renew .

How long is left in this auction ?

PAUL