A site that I purchased, can I use it?

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I purchased a site on Flippa for a small amount, mainly because I liked the domain name and could use it for something else, but now I'm wondering if it's worth promotoing the site and trying to make it work for me.

Public Domain Treasures is the site I bought and it provides videos of how to access free blog material online from various sources.

I'm a total newbie at IM, but have some sites already making a little Adsense money.

I'd really appreciate some input and advice from experience marketers.

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  • Profile picture of the author Perrymma
    I think you can do very well with that. Just have to market it right.
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  • Profile picture of the author DreamWarrior
    The layout of the site is good. If you do end up including ads on your site, try not to polute it too much with distracting ads. They need to flow and not take the attention away too much from the main site.

    Your site already allows for affiliates. If you aren't alread signed up, look into Clickbank and other similar sites to promote your site.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tony Humble
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    The design and the layout is very good. You should try spending some effort on promoting it - this can definitely make you quite a bit of money! Just make sure to change the payment reciever to you and not the previous owner
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    • Profile picture of the author Fredbou
      Thanks, Tony. Yes, I have changed the payee to my account.

      I have no idea how to promote it, being a newbie, but I have a Clickbank account and may try that.
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  • Profile picture of the author headmaster211
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    Yeah, me too feel site looks good. You just need to find the right keyword and market it. Look if that niche is really in demand. If it converts well for you, then you can go on making money from it or else you can always use the same domain, setup a new site and do whateva you are good at.
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    • Profile picture of the author Fredbou
      Yes, you're right. It's a good domain name, useful for many things.

      I have no idea how to promote it as it is, but I'll try! The whole site with sole rights to the videos cost me $37 so I don't have much to lose!
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  • Profile picture of the author welshgirl2
    Hello Fredbou

    I cannot PM otherwise I would.

    I really hate to do this but your website is for sale on tradebit for as little as $2.99.

    You have to be really careful when purchasing start up/turnkey websites on Flippa, as many sellers simply purchase things like this with resale or PLR and resell them to unsuspecting buyers on Flippa.

    Lesson is to always do your due diligence.

    Having said this - all is not lost.

    As you have mentioned it is a really good domain name (which is the reason you purchased it in the first place).

    If you plan on selling this product as is - I would rewrite some of the salespage and even product itself, and change up some of the graphics.

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    • Profile picture of the author Fredbou
      Originally Posted by welshgirl2 View Post

      Hello Fredbou

      I cannot PM otherwise I would.

      I really hate to do this but your website is for sale on tradebit for as little as $2.99.

      You have to be really careful when purchasing start up/turnkey websites on Flippa, as many sellers simply purchase things like this with resale or PLR and resell them to unsuspecting buyers on Flippa.

      Lesson is to always do your due diligence.

      Having said this - all is not lost.

      As you have mentioned it is a really good domain name (which is the reason you purchased it in the first place).

      If you plan on selling this product as is - I would rewrite some of the salespage and even product itself, and change up some of the graphics.

      Clare
      Thanks, Clare. I did always suspect this anyway, but it's an amazingly nice domain name and leaves itself open to so many niches, I think.
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  • Profile picture of the author 4sitenow
    Hey Fredbou - You're going to have the best results with modifying and/or adding unique content as welshgirl2 mentions.

    Another approach would be to write some unique, more keyword targeted content based on your target market and add to article directories and some web 2.0 sites you could create. I would get a couple of targeted videos up on youtube also.

    The key is to do something on a consistent basis, day after day. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author welshgirl2
    Hello Fredbou

    I am glad you weren't totally duped. I hate to see that happening.

    Yes, the domain name is a really good one, and does have the potential to earn you a lot more than $37 in the long run .

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    • Profile picture of the author Fredbou
      Originally Posted by welshgirl2 View Post

      Hello Fredbou

      I am glad you weren't totally duped. I hate to see that happening.

      Yes, the domain name is a really good one, and does have the potential to earn you a lot more than $37 in the long run .

      Clare
      I'm an ancient person and been around for a long time! Web developer for 15 years, but very new to IM. I made a couple of errors of judgment on Flippa, but also I think made some good purchases.

      I was thinking that the domain name may be a good travel niche name? Out of the way places. Any thoughts?
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