TIPS TO SELL UR BLOG

Things to Consider Before Putting Your Blog Up for Auction

Have you ever wondered how to sell your blog? Many bloggers are now seeing their blogs as an investment opportunity. They build them into a highly-optimized community with a high page rank and sell them for thousands of dollars. If you're wondering how to sell your own blog, here are a few tips to help you along.

Why are you selling your blog?

Your buyers may ask you this question, especially if it's bringing in good traffic and revenue. Don't be afraid to tell a potential buyer the blog is too much work or you don't have the time to devote to promotion and marketing. Always disclose any negative issues.



It's best if you own your own domain

If your blog is a subdomain of Blogger or Wordpress.com, it might not be as appealing to others as you might believe.


Most blog buyers won't even entertain the thought of buying a subdomain. If this is the case, consider putting off the sale until you purchase a new domain, do a re-direct until traffic is flowing to the new domain, and sell the blog a few months later. Your blog's biggest selling point may be its domain name, make it a good one.

Decide what your blog is worth

There are plenty of factors to consider including monthly revenue, monthly traffic, page view and page rank. Domain name is also a factor, as is your topic.

Detail your stats and revenue

The person who buys your blog will want a detailed report regarding traffic and revenue. You can do this via an Excel spreadsheet with screen shots to back up your figures.

Where will you sell your blog?

If you're not sure where to sell your blog, consider one of these online market places:

* Digital Point
* Performancing
* Site Point Auctions
* Name Pros
* Blogger Talk Forum

You can also mention on your blog that you will be selling to the highest bidder. Not only will you reach interested members of your community, but if you have decent traffic and bring in good revenue, word is sure to spread quickly.

Remember, once you sell your blog, there's no going back. Be absolutely sure this is something you want to do. Many bloggers experience regret after selling their blogs, especially if they don't believe the new owner is doing it justice. Think carefully about what you are about to do and read up on how to get the best sale. Many of the online marketplaces also offer selling tips in their forums.

Though blogging is a fun hobby for some, ProBloggers consider it a way of life. Who knew it could be an investment opportunity as well?
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