In today’s ever expanding digital world, there is a lot of money to be made through websites or ecommerce sites. If you are looking to buy or sell a website to turn a profit, it can be difficult to know where to go. Thankfully, we have done some research and homework for you.
It doesn’t matter the buyers’ budget or the size of the sellers’ site, there is a marketplace for everyone. Read more below about eleven of the most common website brokers that work to connect buyers and sellers to find out which service might be the one for you.
1. Flippa
Flippa is almost a one-size-fits-all website broker. What we mean by that is you can find websites listed as low as a $1 that are next to multimillion dollar options. You can also find or post domains, apps, websites and online businesses, as well as Amazon stores. With such a huge variety of listings, Flippa has a set of filters to narrow the selection.
2. Empire Flippers
Empire Flippers is one of the more serious marketplaces for sites and domains. They have an extensive vetting process that turns down the majority of submissions. Unless you have an extremely lucrative website or the money to spend on one, you might want to consider looking elsewhere. The lowest listing prices normally start around $15,000 – $20,000 and go all the way up into the millions.
3. MicroAcquire
MicroAcquire is a great platform to buy or sell an SaaS business or a startup. They have a vetting process that limitation on businesses that make up to $500,000 in annual recurring revenue. While MicroAcquire is a bit more narrow in scope, it allows buyers to purchase precisely what they want or need. The best part about MircroAcquire’s services is that it’s free!
4. FE International
FE International specializes in buying and selling eCommerce, blogs and review sites, as well as SaaS businesses. They have very limited options for buying and selling, but their offerings are like the crème de la crème with extensive analytics and research about the businesses. The listings start at about $20,000 per year profit and go up from there.
5. Exchange Marketplace
Excahnge Market specializes in eCommerce sites and businesses that utilize the Shopify platform. They have a pretty wide selection of different businesses and sites that are listed that fit any budget. One of the best features of this is their revenue reviews. Because the shops on Exchange Marketplace use Shopify, the annual sales are accurately represented.
6. Motion Invest
Motion Invest is a broker that specializes in quick sales. Unlike the other sites that put buyers and sellers in direct contact, Motion Invest will buy the site from sellers and pay them immediately. These acquired sites are then sold either through a marketplace or through an auction. This sounds a bit like buying a used car, but they only buy and sell sites that are guaranteed to turn a profit within a month.
7. BuySellEmpire
BuySellEmpire is a broker that has a large network of buyers and sellers. They host listings for blogs, businesses, SaaS, eCommerce shops, and more. BuySellEmpire is a bit of a double edged sword when it comes to selling. On one hand, it can take a little while to sell or find exactly what you are looking for. On the other, they have an impressive record of over 90% of sites posted there selling successfully.
8. SideProjectors
SideProjectors, like any of the other online brokers previously mentioned will host listings for sites and connect buyers and sellers. What sets SideProjectors apart from the competition is they will also help founders of companies find collaborators and co-founders. Again, the best part about this site is that it is free!
9. Sedo
If you are looking to buy or sell a domain name, then Sedo is an excellent option. Domain names can be purchased and sold in a number of ways through the platform. Sellers can set a price, have buyers bid on domains, or even use their broker service. Just note that Sedo charges a commission rate for sales on their marketplace.
10. Digital Point Forum
Digital Point Forum is a free to use forum that hosts listings for websites, businesses, and domain names alike. You will have to click around to find the appropriate forums for your needs and post from there. Users are put into direct contact, so there is no commission charged. Even if you don’t find a buyer or a seller, there are plenty of discussions and boards that might be able to point you in the right direction.
11. Freemarket
If you are looking to sell your fledgling business or buy one at a lower price, then check out Freemarket. Freemarket has listings for almost any kind of website, in addition to domain names. This platform is free for buyers to use, but sellers are charged a super low 5% commission fee.
No matter if you are a buyer or a seller, you should do a little bit of additional research into these sites to find the right one to suit your needs. Even though the idea of having a sign up or subscription fee, it might be worth paying for them as a type of insurance policy. It doesn’t matter your budget or revenue, using these services you are sure to find what you are looking for.