Would you buy a "ready to be big" site with no traffic? - GoFuckYourself.com

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 03:24 PM

Ok, so I have this concept of "free site" (no tube!), and I can't manage to work all these hours to get it up and running, then wait/buy traffic for it since I'm a full time college student and I need quick money, not long term money. So what I would do is, build it and sell it.

I know it have alot of potential to become one big "free site" of its kind, in the niche it was designed around.

I'm just wondering if anybody here would buy a "brand new" site with no traffic. Or you guys only live for traffic??

Lemme know if it's worth putting all these efforts for "quick cash"

sicone · 12-09-2008, 03:26 PM

isn't it the traffic that makes it a 'big' site

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sicone

isn't it the traffic that makes it a 'big' site

That's why I said ... potential to become one big "free site"

marcjacob · 12-09-2008, 03:27 PM

I would if the price was reasonable and it had real potential. But you wouldnt get nearly as much money for it.

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 09:04 PM

I guess you guys can't really answer without seeing my site, huh ?

The Heron · 12-09-2008, 09:23 PM

People don't pay for potential.

Jack Sparrow · 12-09-2008, 09:42 PM

Im sorry to say it and please dont be offended. But theres a lot of sites with so called potential being sold. And people just dont pay for potential anymore. Well maybe they will pay for it when the idea is simply amazing AND its already fully done and developed so it will spare them a lot of time and energy. But even then, you would get 20% of what it would be worth.

Why not hire someone, 30-70 share, and let him do the work?

d-null · 12-09-2008, 09:44 PM

it could be worth alot based on potential, but the domain itself and the strengths of that domain would be the greatest part of that, if it's on a great, aged domain that is just waiting for content and some linking to blow up the search engines, then yes, potential could be good

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by d-null

it could be worth alot based on potential, but the domain itself and the strengths of that domain would be the greatest part of that, if it's on a great, aged domain that is just waiting for content and some linking to blow up the search engines, then yes, potential could be good

The domain is over 1 year old, some (>10) backlinks, and there is some content laying on it. It's PR1 on Google.

Do you guys think it could worth alot more money if it's already loaded with content?? It have over 3500 cropped thumbs (by hand) for various script. Over 300 sites loaded on it. Banners are up and running.

mynameisjim · 12-09-2008, 10:22 PM

If it's just potential, why would anyone pay. They will just contact you to look at it then build a copy.

When Google bought YouTube, they could of easily built a clone out of the petty cash drawer, it was the traffic and brand they paid for.

If it could be as big as you are saying, I wouldn't even show it to anyone around here.

Iron Fist · 12-09-2008, 10:30 PM

Oh the "potential"... I see... let me get my 30 sided dice out and see what this babys potential is

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mynameisjim

If it's just potential, why would anyone pay. They will just contact you to look at it then build a copy.

When Google bought YouTube, they could of easily built a clone out of the petty cash drawer, it was the traffic and brand they paid for.

If it could be as big as you are saying, I wouldn't even show it to anyone around here.

That's my point. I don't want to sell it for it's "potential". It's a kinda new concept I developped, with custom scripts, paid script, custom design, custom idea. It took money and time to build. I want money for that money and time. Not for the potential. I hope it's more clear now

Thanks for the feedback

mynameisjim · 12-09-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Basic_man

That's my point. I don't want to sell it for it's "potential". It's a kinda new concept I developped, with custom scripts, paid script, custom design, custom idea. It took money and time to build. I want money for that money and time. Not for the potential. I hope it's more clear now

Thanks for the feedback

I hear ya. In that case you could get some money for the script and design, probably not for the time you put in though.

Like someone said, maybe find a partner and build it up a little first.

BSleazy · 12-09-2008, 10:59 PM

List it for sale and find out.

DamageX · 12-09-2008, 11:00 PM

Hit me up on ICQ (1566665) and I'll take a look and let you know what the true potential is, from a traffic builder's point of view. If it truly does have potential then I may even help find you a buyer myself.

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BCyber

List it for sale and find out.

Yeah, what I will do. But from this poll, I see people want traffic, not only a great idea. So I guess if I wait some months, I can double, triple, or more my earning from selling the site.

Basic_man · 12-09-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

Hit me up on ICQ (1566665) and I'll take a look and let you know what the true potential is, from a traffic builder's point of view. If it truly does have potential then I may even help find you a buyer myself.

That's the kind of answer I like. Especially from you

Give me a week and I'll contact you for sure

View Poll Results: Would you buy a brand new "free site" without traffic?
Yes, if i like the concept and see potential !	2	18.18%
No, traffic is what I pay for.	4	36.36%
Maybe.	5	45.45%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

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Basic_man Programming King Pin Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 27,360	I guess you guys can't really answer without seeing my site, huh ? __________________ UUGallery Builder - automated photo/video gallery plugin for Wordpress! Stop looking! Checkout Naked Hosting, online since 1999 !

12-09-2008, 09:23 PM	#6
The Heron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,487	People don't pay for potential.

12-09-2008, 09:42 PM	#7
Jack Sparrow Almost goners.. Industry Role: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 11,420	Im sorry to say it and please dont be offended. But theres a lot of sites with so called potential being sold. And people just dont pay for potential anymore. Well maybe they will pay for it when the idea is simply amazing AND its already fully done and developed so it will spare them a lot of time and energy. But even then, you would get 20% of what it would be worth. Why not hire someone, 30-70 share, and let him do the work?

12-09-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	it could be worth alot based on potential, but the domain itself and the strengths of that domain would be the greatest part of that, if it's on a great, aged domain that is just waiting for content and some linking to blow up the search engines, then yes, potential could be good __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	If it's just potential, why would anyone pay. They will just contact you to look at it then build a copy. When Google bought YouTube, they could of easily built a clone out of the petty cash drawer, it was the traffic and brand they paid for. If it could be as big as you are saying, I wouldn't even show it to anyone around here. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert

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Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	Oh the "potential"... I see... let me get my 30 sided dice out and see what this babys potential is __________________ i like waffles

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BSleazy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 6,721	List it for sale and find out. __________________ icq 156131086

12-09-2008, 11:00 PM	#15
DamageX Marketing & Strategy Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Former nomad Posts: 14,293	Hit me up on ICQ (1566665) and I'll take a look and let you know what the true potential is, from a traffic builder's point of view. If it truly does have potential then I may even help find you a buyer myself. __________________ Whitehat is for chumps If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!