In Episode #207, Eric and Neil discuss how you can build a sellable website. Tune in to learn how to create a sellable website, why you should think long-term in regards to what you build, and how to choose a niche big enough to leave room for growth. Time Stamped Show Notes: 
00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build a Sellable Website
00:35 – “Don’t think about trying to make a cookbook and sell it off the bat”
00:41 – Create value
00:53 – Check FEInternational for resources on how to value your website
01:06 – Look for something with repeatable and scalable traffic sources 
01:32 – Check acquisitions, all your traffic, and your channels
01:45 – Make sure your website has clean code 
01:52 – Neil doesn’t buy websites with messy code
02:25 – Have a clean layout and design 
02:35 – “Nicely designed websites convert better”
02:55 – Have a clean backlink profile 
03:01 – Use Ahrefs or SEMrush
03:12 – Check for the bad links coming in
03:34 – Think long-term 
03:45 – Don’t do shady stuff or use shady content
04:20 – Doing unethical things will it make it more difficult to sell your website
04:38 – Stability of income 
04:45 – People check your website if there’s a potential for growth
05:30 – Make sure you have a big enough market for your website 
05:48 – Don’t pick a niche that is too small, making you dominant, but not profitable
06:28 – Check FEInternational on how they value websites 
06:55 – Flippa and Empire Flipper
07:10 – Put a process in place 
07:47 – Sweet Process can help you document your process
08:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: 
Create a website that is valuable and nicely designed.
Be in a larger niche—there’s more room for growth and increase of sales.
Document your process making it easier for future buyers to work around your website.

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In Episode #207, Eric and Neil discuss how you can build a sellable website. Tune in to learn how to create a sellable website, why you should think long-term in regards to what you build, and how to choose a niche big enough to leave room for growth. Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build a Sellable Website
</li> <li>00:35 – “Don’t think about trying to make a cookbook and sell it off the bat”</li> <li>00:41 – Create value</li> <li>00:53 – Check <a href="https://feinternational.com/">FEInternational</a> for resources on how to value your website</li> <li>01:06 – Look for something with repeatable and scalable traffic sources <ul> <li>01:32 – Check acquisitions, all your traffic, and your channels</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:45 – Make sure your website has clean code <ul> <li>01:52 – Neil doesn’t buy websites with messy code</li> </ul> </li> <li>02:25 – Have a clean layout and design <ul> <li>02:35 – “Nicely designed websites convert better”</li> </ul> </li> <li>02:55 – Have a clean backlink profile <ul> <li>03:01 – Use <a href="https://ahrefs.com">Ahrefs</a> or <a href="https://www.semrush.com/">SEMrush</a>
</li> <li>03:12 – Check for the bad links coming in</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:34 – Think long-term <ul> <li>03:45 – Don’t do shady stuff or use shady content</li> <li>04:20 – Doing unethical things will it make it more difficult to sell your website</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:38 – Stability of income <ul> <li>04:45 – People check your website if there’s a potential for growth</li> </ul> </li> <li>05:30 – Make sure you have a big enough market for your website <ul> <li>05:48 – Don’t pick a niche that is too small, making you dominant, but not profitable</li> </ul> </li> <li>06:28 – Check <a href="https://feinternational.com/">FEInternational</a> on how they value websites <ul> <li>06:55 – <a href="https://flippa.com/">Flippa</a> and <a href="https://empireflippers.com">Empire Flipper</a>
</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:10 – Put a process in place <ul> <li>07:47 – <a href="http://www.sweetprocess.com">Sweet Process</a> can help you document your process</li> </ul> </li> <li>08:00 – That’s it for today’s episode!</li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>Create a website that is valuable and nicely designed.</li> <li>Be in a larger niche—there’s more room for growth and increase of sales.</li> <li>Document your process making it easier for future buyers to work around your website.</li> </ol> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://growtheverywhere.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In Episode #207, Eric and Neil discuss how you can build a sellable website. Tune in to learn how to create a sellable website, why you should think long-term in regards to what you build, and how to choose a niche big enough to...

How to Build a Sellable Website | Ep. #207

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