Ok, what do I do with this neglected site?

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I have a neglected site (not touched since 2007), which ranks #2 for a specific keyword term relating to autoresponders, the site makes me a very (very very) small income from Aweber affiliate referrals. I'd go so far as to say it has zero earnings (being that I get a cheque every 6 months, ish)

There is consistent traffic, not a lot of it, but it's steady.

And the main keyword search term (according to Google's Keyword Tool) gets 720 searches per month.

It has a PR1 (according to Google Toolbar).

And the site is ugly as hell - a slightly modified NDESIGN STUDIO theme.

I'm trying to weigh up my options at the moment - whether to keep it, or try and sell it.

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Thing is:

I'm not an affiliate marketer by any stretch of the imagination...
I couldn't copywrite my way out of a paper-bag....
Driving traffic is about as alien to me as piloting a plane...

I KNOW for a fact that someone with any of the skills above could do a far better job of the site than me.

So, I have a dilemma on my hands.
Keep, or sell?

Essentially it's not costing me anything at the moment (apart from domain renewal each year) and it is profitable.

What would you do in the circumstances?
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  • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
    Give it to me

    You could sell it on flippa if you have traffic going to it and is easily monetized I am not sure what kind of price you would get but that is an option or you could keep it throw some adsense on it and monetize it them sell it
    -HTH
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  • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
    Adsense, already covered Pathetic earnings on it though...

    27GBP in total, since I started the site.
    That'll teach me to just slap the site up and forget it. lol
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  • Profile picture of the author tausif
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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      If I go that route I'd prefer to pay up front - but I appreciate the offer. I may still be in touch.
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  • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
    Hi K,

    If it is already monetized albeit a little bit throw it up and see what happens you can always set a reserve so you don't just lose it but if it is already getting traffic and how some monetization it is a viable site for someone to increase
    -WD
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    • Profile picture of the author Chris Steiner
      Making money and getting traffic - if you present it right you can sell for a lot more than it's made so far.

      But there is just about as much that goes into successful selling as there is into successful marketing, so which one do you want to learn?

      I'd say it's worth putting in a few hours work to see if you can get more traffic and make more money with it, whether you are going to keep or sell it. You could even outsource this part if you have no interest in trying/learning.
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  • Profile picture of the author ewealths
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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      Originally Posted by ewealths View Post

      I do not think the above is correct about this guy
      Can you elaborate? Are you implying that there is something wrong with my post?

      RE: Adding a link to my post - I have no intention to artificially inflate traffic for a sale, if I do sell it, I want to ensure that the buyer receives a fair transaction. Otherwise, I could just pay junk traffic and inflate it that way.
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    • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
      WTH You just insulted one of the most respected members on here. who are you to question Karl's post there is nothing wrong with his post You don't know him from adam We on the other hand do so keep your comments in check for cryin out loud.
      -WD

      Originally Posted by ewealths View Post

      I do not think the above is correct about this guy and if you had wanted more, you should simply have added the site url to this post,I bet the flood of traffic you will get will really affect your bandwidth usage for this only and surpass the whole of the other month and be expecting a call from your host or a message from on the site, "bandwidth exceeded"
      And one important thing this post has done for is gave me an idea on what to do on my dormant blog too and I am already applying it on flippa, right away: I should mention the site, of course I would : HEALTH,FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS and I do know the message I would get on that site very soon...band width exceeded, and on my way to selling the blog that will be the worry of the new site owner...hahahahha ahh!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Originally Posted by ewealths View Post

      I do not think the above is correct about this guy and if you had wanted more, you should simply have added the site url to this post,I bet the flood of traffic you will get will really affect your bandwidth usage for this only and surpass the whole of the other month and be expecting a call from your host or a message from on the site, "bandwidth exceeded"
      And one important thing this post has done for is gave me an idea on what to do on my dormant blog too and I am already applying it on flippa, right away: I should mention the site, of course I would : HEALTH,FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS and I do know the message I would get on that site very soon...band width exceeded, and on my way to selling the blog that will be the worry of the new site owner...hahahahha ahh!!!
      99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer...

      Let's take this from the top, again.

      This time use logic...

      (Sorry Karl, I couldn't let this go.)

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    • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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      Originally Posted by ewealths View Post

      I do not think the above is correct about this guy and if you had wanted more, you should simply have added the site url to this post,I bet the flood of traffic you will get will really affect your bandwidth usage for this only and surpass the whole of the other month and be expecting a call from your host or a message from on the site, "bandwidth exceeded"
      And one important thing this post has done for is gave me an idea on what to do on my dormant blog too and I am already applying it on flippa, right away: I should mention the site, of course I would : HEALTH,FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS and I do know the message I would get on that site very soon...band width exceeded, and on my way to selling the blog that will be the worry of the new site owner...hahahahha ahh!!!
      What a real jerk. I just reported your post for spamming your link and insulting a real member for no other reason than getting your post count up.
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  • Profile picture of the author savvywriter
    If you like just give it to me since the spirit of giving hasn't over and will never end. I don't have a site yet...and wanted to have one. Thanks in advance....Happy new year!
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  • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
    Having posted this way after midnight, I woke up this morning with a fresh outlook and have decided the I owe it to the site to give it another chance...

    As an affiliate of Aweber, it makes sense to keep it. Seeing as it's profitable (despite the low sales at this stage). I've been given some good ideas by a friend of mine and they shouldn't take too long to implement.

    Many thanks for the responses.
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    • Profile picture of the author theemperor
      Originally Posted by KarlWarren View Post

      Having posted this way after midnight, I woke up this morning with a fresh outlook and have decided the I owe it to the site to give it another chance...

      As an affiliate of Aweber, it makes sense to keep it. Seeing as it's profitable (despite the low sales at this stage). I've been given some good ideas by a friend of mine and they shouldn't take too long to implement.

      Many thanks for the responses.
      Good idea!

      I was going to say it's a simple decision.

      If you can't be bothered promoting it, have no interest in making money from IM or have something more profitable to work on then sell it.

      Otherwise work it!
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      • Profile picture of the author Tina Golden
        I am late to the party on this one but I'll chime in with my .015 cents (not awake enough yet for the full 2 cents worth - sorry).

        If the site is making more money than it is costing you - as is - then you might as well keep it. Why sell something that is paying it's own way, so to speak?

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  • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
    I agree Tina - I think I must have been visited by the 'good sense' fairy in my sleep.

    As I decided this morning that I'm going to keep it and actually put some hard work into it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Neil Morgan
    What's it promoting..?

    Oh.

    I think you should take it down forthwith

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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      Originally Posted by Neil Morgan View Post

      What's it promoting..?

      Oh.

      I think you should take it down forthwith

      Neil
      Neil... PMSL

      as a matter of fact, I was going to be contacting you.
      Do you have skype?
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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      Originally Posted by Neil Morgan View Post

      What's it promoting..?

      Oh.

      I think you should take it down forthwith

      Neil
      Neil... PMSL

      as a matter of fact, I was going to be contacting you.
      Do you have skype?
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  • Profile picture of the author Neil Morgan
    Hi Karl

    I've got it on some kind of Internet phone thingy here.

    I'll charge it up and PM you when I've worked out what my Skype name is!

    Cutting edge here.

    Cheers,

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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    You've got ranking, some traffic and position in the serps. Sounds like you could sell it. Without knowing the url, don't have any idea of whether or not it would be a popular niche. Ugly can be fixed easily.
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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      You've got ranking, some traffic and position in the serps. Sounds like you could sell it. Without knowing the url, don't have any idea of whether or not it would be a popular niche. Ugly can be fixed easily.
      Thanks for stopping by the thread - your advice on flipping is always spot-on in my opinion. If I'm honest, I was hoping you would reply.

      It's not essentially a popular niche, do you mind if I PM you with the link?

      I've got somebody working on some backlinks now, and doing some SEO work. I've got an idea for building up the content and making the site more valuable, whether or not I do sell it.

      I'm glad to say that ugly can certainly be fixed... that's my core business, making ugly sites look nicer/sell more product (for other people) it's just that I usually neglect my own sites, when I get busy with client work.

      Kindest regards,
      Karl.
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      • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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        Originally Posted by KarlWarren View Post

        Thanks for stopping by the thread - your advice on flipping is always spot-on in my opinion. If I'm honest, I was hoping you would reply.

        It's not essentially a popular niche, do you mind if I PM you with the link?

        I've got somebody working on some backlinks now, and doing some SEO work. I've got an idea for building up the content and making the site more valuable, whether or not I do sell it.

        I'm glad to say that ugly can certainly be fixed... that's my core business, making ugly sites look nicer/sell more product (for other people) it's just that I usually neglect my own sites, when I get busy with client work.

        Kindest regards,
        Karl.
        Sure .. would like to take a look
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  • Profile picture of the author victoriousm
    Maybe you can add some worthwhile articles that are usually available from the affiliate product creator. You can also add chitika or kontera ads.
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  • Profile picture of the author FlippaLuke
    To get an idea of price, have a look at the Just Sold listings on Flippa.com and try to find sites similar to yours that have sold. Look for sites in a similar niche and the same ballpark traffic traffic. The advanced search option might help.
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