Selling your website via forums is by far the most popular method of selling sites. But there are tips and tricks to get the most out of your forum listings. There are also potential dangers to be wary of, we have written our full guide to buying websites from site selling forums.

1. Research your forums

– Each forum tends to have its own style, this will attract a certain type of site. Have a look and see what fits you the best.
– Some forums have specific rules that say that you cannot list your site elsewhere. Make a note of these forums to avoid any problems.
– Make sure you read the rules for each forum before you list your site. Some forums have special rules for site listings.

2. Consider a new username

– Remember that your username may have an existing reputation. So I recommend that you create a new account for selling your sites. This will help avoid any future potential problems.
– We recommend that you get your post rate up to double figures on the new account before listing any sites.

3. Title is Vital (it ryhmes and is very true)

– Some people claim this is the most important aspect of your listing. Many site buyers only read a few of the threads, so you need to ensure that yours is seen.
– We have a technique that can help you create the perfect title. Simply find the 3 main unique selling points for your site and try and put them in your title. e.g “pr4 automated education blog”

Here are some titles to avoid:

“Amazing site” “check this out” “great price” “mydomain.com” “site for sale $5000”

4. Prepare your post with care

– Try and cover all the details, without overloading the info.
– If you are using a forum with a specific format then use it!
-Provide as much information as you can without overloading potential buyers.

Also ensure that your post includes all of the following info:

– A brief intro
– Brief intro to your site/business
– also include any other info that the forum requested

Also ensure that you use titles, sub-titles, bold & italics, images and graphs.

And never forget the most important rule….. SPELLCHECK

5. Describe the finer details:

Here is our checklist:

-What is the site or business?
-How does it work?
-What kind of time commitment or skills are required?
-What kind of traffic does it receive?
-Is it listed in search engines?
-Does it utilize any popular programs or scripts that someone already familiar with them could easily use on your site?
-How much money does it make? Is this through advertising, product sales?

6. Be prepared for negative comments

– Any interested buyers may try and find faults in your site. They do this to lower the value of your site and therefore save them some money. Be wary of the common techniques such as exaggerating problems, inventing problems, suggesting that you violate TOS etc.
If you have anything to hide then it is best to admit it before they find out.

7. Respond to questions

– Don’t post your listing and then go to bed. Don’t post and then go away for the weekend. Plan your posting time and date so that you will have time to answer the enquiries. The first 24 hours are very important.

Posted by Dean Hunt