How to Sell Website and Make Money - BloggersBond
What You'll Learn: How to Sell Website and Make Money
Websites are valuable digital assets. You can build, grow, and sell them for profit. This is called website flipping. This guide gives you 9 proven ways to make money selling websites. Start with $0. No coding needed. Build with free tools.
- 9 website selling methods (start with $0-100)
- Step-by-step instructions for beginners
- Free tools + realistic earnings (first flip: $500-5000, year 2: $10000-100000+)
- 30-day action plan for website flipping beginners
Build & Flip Websites (Flippa, Acquire) Most Popular
What it is: Build a website, grow traffic, then sell it on marketplaces like Flippa or Acquire. Websites sell for 30-50x monthly profit. A site making $500/month sells for $15000-25000.
Step-by-Step:
- Start free blog on Blogger or WordPress.com
- Choose profitable niche: finance, health, travel, tech, pets
- Write 30-50 articles (1000+ words each)
- Grow traffic via Pinterest and SEO (3-6 months)
- Monetize with ads (AdSense) or affiliate links
- List on Flippa or Acquire when making $100-1000/month
Niche Website Flipping High Profit
What it is: Build niche websites focused on specific topics (best dog food, hiking gear, budget travel). Monetize with Amazon affiliate links. Sell when earning $200-2000/month.
Step-by-Step:
- Choose niche with affiliate products (Amazon Associates)
- Build website on Blogger or WordPress (free)
- Write 50 "best of" and review articles
- Add affiliate links to Amazon products
- Drive traffic via Pinterest and SEO
- Sell on Flippa or NicheWebsiteBroker
Flip Expired Domains Domain Flipping
What it is: Buy expired domains with existing backlinks and traffic. Improve them, add content, then resell at higher price. Domains with traffic sell for $500-5000+.
Step-by-Step:
- Find expired domains on GoDaddy Auctions or ExpiredDomains.net
- Look for domains with backlinks and previous traffic
- Buy domain ($10-50)
- Restore content (use Wayback Machine or rewrite)
- Add 10-20 articles to rebuild site
- Resell on Flippa or Sedo for $500-5000
Sell Website Templates & Themes Design
What it is: Create website templates using Canva or HTML/CSS. Sell on ThemeForest, Etsy, or Creative Market. Templates sell for $10-100 each. Create once, sell many times.
Step-by-Step:
- Design website templates using Canva or free HTML templates
- Create templates for specific niches: portfolio, business, blog, ecommerce
- Bundle 10-20 templates as a pack
- List on ThemeForest, Etsy, or Creative Market
- Price: $10-30 per template, $30-100 for bundle
- Promote on social media and Pinterest
Buy Low, Fix, Sell High (Website Arbitrage) Flipping
What it is: Buy undervalued websites, improve them, resell for profit. Look for sites with potential but poor design, content, or monetization.
Step-by-Step:
- Browse Flippa, Acquire, or Motion Invest for cheap sites ($100-2000)
- Look for sites with traffic but low revenue
- Improve: better design, SEO, content, monetization (ads/affiliates)
- Grow monthly revenue 2-3x
- Resell for 30-40x new monthly profit
- Example: Buy for $2000, improve to $300/month, sell for $9000-12000
Sell Websites with AdSense Income High Value
What it is: Build content sites monetized with Google AdSense. Sites with consistent ad revenue sell for 35-45x monthly earnings. A site earning $500/month sells for $17500-22500.
Step-by-Step:
- Build website with 50-100 articles (info content)
- Apply for Google AdSense (needs quality content)
- Place ads on site (auto ads best)
- Drive traffic via SEO and Pinterest
- Build to $200-2000/month in ad revenue
- Sell on website marketplaces
Flip Dropshipping Stores (Shopify) Ecommerce
What it is: Build Shopify dropshipping stores, prove they make sales, then sell on Exchange Marketplace. Stores sell for 25-35x monthly profit.
Step-by-Step:
- Create Shopify store (14-day free trial)
- Add 20-50 products from AliExpress (DSers)
- Run Facebook/TikTok ads to test products
- Find winning products, scale ads
- Build to $500-5000/month profit
- List on Exchange Marketplace for 25-35x profit
Sell Web Design & Development Services Service-Based
What it is: Build websites for clients using no-code tools (Carrd, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace). Charge $500-5000 per website. Keep 100% profit.
Step-by-Step:
- Learn no-code website builders (free on YouTube)
- Build portfolio of 5-10 sample websites
- Offer services on Fiverr, Upwork, or local Facebook groups
- Package: "5-page business website - $500", "Ecommerce store - $1500"
- Deliver within 1-2 weeks
- Get testimonials, raise prices to $2000-5000
Flip Online Businesses (SaaS, Apps) High Ticket
What it is: Buy small SaaS businesses, content sites, or apps. Improve them, grow revenue, resell for higher multiple. Higher risk, higher reward ($50000-500000+ per flip).
Step-by-Step:
- Browse Acquire.com or MicroAcquire for small online businesses
- Look for businesses with revenue but growth potential
- Negotiate price (typically 25-35x monthly profit)
- Improve: marketing, SEO, features, pricing
- Grow monthly revenue 2-5x
- Resell for 30-40x new monthly profit
Website Selling Methods - Earnings Comparison
| Method | Investment | Time to Flip | Potential Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-50 | 2-4 months | $500-50000 | |
| $0-100 | 3-6 months | $1000-50000 | |
| $10-50 | 1-3 months | $100-5000 | |
| $0 | 1-2 weeks | $50-5000+/month | |
| $500-5000 | 1-3 months | $1000-50000 | |
| $0-100 | 6-12 months | $1000-500000 | |
| $0-100 | 2-4 months | $500-50000 | |
| $0 | 1-2 weeks | $500-10000+/month | |
| $2000-20000 | 3-6 months | $5000-500000+ |
Website Flip Profit Calculator
Estimate your profit selling a website:
30-Day Website Flipping Action Plan
- Week 1 (Choose Niche): Pick profitable niche (finance, health, pets, travel, DIY). Set up free blog on Blogger or WordPress.com.
- Week 2 (Create Content): Write 10 articles (1000+ words each). Focus on keywords with low competition. Add images and basic SEO.
- Week 3 (Monetize): Apply for Google AdSense. Add Amazon affiliate links. Set up social media (Pinterest, Twitter).
- Week 4 (Promote): Share articles on Pinterest (10 Pins daily). Join niche Facebook groups. Aim for first 1000 monthly views.
Website flip tip: Build sites with consistent monthly revenue. Buyers pay 30-50x monthly profit. A site making $500/month = $15000-25000 sale price.
Website Flip Tracker (Use Spreadsheet)
| Website | Niche | Monthly Profit | Sale Price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track your flips – each website is a potential payday!-- | ||||
Website Flipping Troubleshooting - "Why Isn't My Site Selling?"
- No traffic after 2 months? Focus on SEO keywords. Share on Pinterest daily. Join niche communities. Quality content + promotion = traffic.
- Low ad revenue? Need more traffic (10k+ monthly views). Apply for Mediavine or AdThrive at 50k views for higher CPM.
- Affiliate sales low? Write "best of" and review articles. Add comparison tables. Include call-to-action buttons.
- Buyers not interested? Build consistent monthly revenue. 3-6 months of profit history required. Lower asking price.
- Feeling stuck? Study successful flips on Flippa. See what sells, why, and for how much. Adapt strategies.
Website Flipping Success Roadmap (Realistic Timeline)
Build site, 30-50 articles. First traffic. Earnings: $0-100/month
Add content, SEO, monetization. $100-500/month. First flip: $3000-15000
Build 2-3 sites simultaneously. $500-2000/month each. Flips: $15000-60000 each
Multiple sites. Buy low, sell high. Annual income: $100000-500000+
This Week's Website Flip Challenge
Challenge: Set up a free blog on Blogger or WordPress.com. Choose niche (pets, finance, DIY, travel). Write 3 articles (1000+ words each). Share on Pinterest (5 Pins). By Sunday, you'll have started your first potential flip asset.
🔥 Extra credit: Apply for Google AdSense. Add Amazon affiliate links to your articles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Websites
Do I need coding skills to build websites for flipping?
No. Use free platforms like Blogger, WordPress.com, Wix, or Squarespace. No coding needed. Drag and drop builders make it easy.
How much can I make selling websites?
First flip: $500-5000. After experience: $5000-50000. Full-time flippers: $50000-500000+ per year. Websites sell for 30-50x monthly profit.
Where can I sell my website?
Flippa (best for beginners), Acquire (higher value), Motion Invest (content sites), Exchange Marketplace (Shopify stores). All free to list.
How long does it take to build a sellable website?
3-6 months to build traffic and revenue. Faster if you buy existing sites and improve them. Content sites take longer (6-12 months).
What makes a website valuable?
Monthly profit, traffic source (organic SEO best), age (older better), revenue consistency, growth potential, niche (finance/health highest value).
Your Website Flipping Action Plan - Start Today
- Choose niche (pets, finance, DIY, travel, health)
- Set up free blog on Blogger or WordPress.com
- Write 1 article today (1000+ words)
- Add images and basic SEO (title, headings)
- Repeat tomorrow. 30 articles = sellable asset.
Remember for website flipping beginners: Every successful website flipper started with one site. The only difference is they built the first article. Don't worry about perfect. Launch fast, improve later. Your first flip will prove it works. Websites are assets – they sell for 30-50x monthly profit. Build one site. Sell it. Build two more. Start today – your future website flipping income depends on articles you write now.