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Site Flipping Madness – Bum Marketing Update 837
12Sep2008 Filed under: Affiliate Marketing, Bum Marketing, Site Flipping Author: ElijahHey guys.
I don’t have too much to say right now except that I’m exhausted, and would have preferred to do a video post but I can’t find the SD card for my digi cam – dammit Veronica! Anyways, I have successfully flipped my niche blog and it is now live and active on the Sitepoint Marketplace. I’m nervous, tired, and accomplished all in one breath. This was a great experience and I look forward to my next flip, but first things first..
I’m going out tonight to see the Bedouin Soundclash in concert – for those of you who’ve never heard of them they are a local ska band from Toronto who rock with good vibrations. Check them out.
Time to get drunk.
Cheers,
Elijah
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Jarret
September 12th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I bid 100 million billion dollars!!
Nah, not really lol. The site turned out great, I typed in russian mafia tattoos into Google last night and you showed up in 6th place
You should easily be able to get the BIN from the site, the blog kicks ass compared to most of the other junk blogs trying to get flipped on there.
Jarrets last blog post..How To Check If Your Site Ranks For A Keyword In Google
Elijah
September 12th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Thanks bro!!
If you type the key phrase in with quotes, I’ve got spots 1,2, and 5.
Great Success!
Keep your fingers crossed.
WordVixen
September 12th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Wow. Just… wow. That turned out amazing! You had me wanting to buy it, and I’m not even into tattoos!
WordVixens last blog post..Of Your Forgiveness, I Beg
Elijah
September 12th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Thanks WV. I just noticed that there’s four of you tied for first place on the top commentators list – I think this means I have to get some prizes together..
Where’s the rule book when I need it?
SuiteJ
September 12th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Oooh…You did a killer job for your first time man! That’s a loaded sales page! Looks great. You should get the BIN np!
Now don’t drink all the grocery money at the show tonight!
Cheers!
Jay
SuiteJ
September 12th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Whooohooo! Site’s sold!
Yeah, and I think you’ve earned enough to pay the grocery bil AND buy a celabratory brewski!
Congrats!
Jay
Elijah
September 12th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
HAHAHA!!! YEAAAA BOY! I can’t believe it sold for the BIN in just under 2 hours from the time I posted it. Not only that, it was purchased by a dude from Alberta!
Jay, you already know what I’m going to say – so just say “np” and I owe you a beer when I hit BC later on this year.
Normal Joe
September 12th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Oh snap! You got me ready to learn about tatoos yo! Great site, turned out awesome and I can’t wait to hear the report on it.
Normal Joes last blog post..How To Reach Success Through Teamwork And Having The Right Friends
WordVixen
September 12th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
You mean you’re encouraging me to talk? Boy, you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into!
Congratulations! I’m not surprised at all that it sold at that price, but I’m very impressed at how quick it was.
WordVixens last blog post..Of Your Forgiveness, I Beg
SuiteJ
September 13th, 2008 at 1:30 am
@Elijah: lol..ok, “np”..you did all the work man. All I did was chat about hip hop with ya til 6 in the mornin’. If that helped, then I’m glad.
I’ll still take you up on the beer though
Cheers! Hit me up whe you get back
Jay
SuiteJs last blog post..7 Website Flipping Tips On How To Add Extra Value To Your Sale
Bcarter
September 13th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Hmm, if it sold that fast with the BIN, maybe your price was too low. If I had the funds, I would have snatched that site up in a heartbeat.
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Elijah
September 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
@ Joe – report coming soon!
@ WV – I like taking risks, so yes I am encouraging you to talk!
@ J – Indeed.
@ Bcarter – You’re absolutely right. I could have sold if for probably $100-200 more than I did. Being my first time selling a blog I under estimated the value of my hard work
SuiteJ
September 13th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Hey Guys
Elijah, come on Skype later.
Re: The fast BIN: Selling fast doesn’t “necessarily” mean it would have sold for more. Many times, buyers just prefer to BIN rather than bid, especially on newer, low priced sites.
At under $200, it’s really more of an annoyance to bid and wait to see if you “win”, if you already KNOW you want the site. Know what I mean?
Not saying this particular site wasn’t worth more, just pointing out that it’s not 100% certain just because of the fast sale.
You had a great sales page and really made took advantage of laying out the “extras”. I liked it.
I think your site was worth 1 BILLION dollars!
Cheers!
Jay
Work At Home Mom Tara
September 13th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Elijah,
Congrats on the 1st flip! I think you could have got more from it! You did a great job on it!
Work At Home Mom Taras last blog post..5 Things About The WAHM
Elijah
September 14th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Thanks Tara – I realize now that the site’s value was more than what I charged, but at the same time I wanted to set the buy now option at a reasonable price so it would sell faster – and I could meet my deadline of today (sunday), which I did!
Yan Shall Blog
September 14th, 2008 at 5:59 am
Congrats, E on your first flip and I was like “Wow” how the hell did you get into tattoo but then selling it in under 2 hours was a real nice work… The thing is it just shows to everyone that it is possible – still…
Yan
Freddie
September 14th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Great looking site, Elijah! Congrats, you not a site flip virgin anymore. Keep it going!
I really like the color combination. It seemed to go really well with your topic.
Keep them coming and the concert must have been great!
Hope you didn’t get too drunk. You know you should drink and flip!
Peace!
SuiteJ
September 14th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
LOL @ Freddie: That’s going to be the slogan for my website flipping eBook!
“Friends Let Friends Drink And Flip”
Elijah
September 14th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
@ Freddie – You definitely inspired me with your first flip, it was great as well. Really really good use of the BM theme, which I’m hoping to use in the future.
@ Jay – Oh snap.. That’s not right, that is totally going to be the title, and you’re gonna make a killing because of that title, and you’re going to have to pay Freedie royalties!