Question 1

What is Flipagora?

Accepted Answer

Flipagora is a free deal aggregator that centralizes online businesses for sale from 10 marketplaces (Empire Flippers, Flippa, Dotmarket, JVMSI, VenteSiteInternet, Storybee, Microns.io, Motion Invest, Dealing-Room, Investors.club). We don't sell anything directly — we help you find the right deal.

Question 2

Is Flipagora really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Browsing deals, filters, the Flippy score and favorites are 100% free. Just create a free account to access detailed listings. No credit card required.

Question 3

Where do the listed deals come from?

Accepted Answer

Deals are automatically aggregated from 9 specialized marketplaces. Each source is scraped daily to ensure fresh data. Deals are updated every day at 6am UTC.

Question 4

What is the Flippy score?

Accepted Answer

It's an automatic score out of 10 for every deal. It factors in the acquisition multiple, net margin, business age, traffic and data verification. The higher the score, the more attractive the deal on paper — but it's not investment advice.

Question 5

Does Flipagora sell businesses?

Accepted Answer

No. Flipagora is an aggregator, not a marketplace. When you're interested in a deal, you're redirected to the source platform (Flippa, Empire Flippers, Dotmarket, etc.) to contact the seller and complete the transaction.

Question 6

How do I buy an online business?

Accepted Answer

1) Define your budget and the type of business you want (e-commerce, SaaS, blog). 2) Use Flipagora to compare deals from 10 marketplaces. 3) Analyze key metrics: revenue, profit, multiple, traffic. 4) Do your due diligence (financial, technical, legal verification). 5) Contact the seller through the source marketplace to negotiate and close.

Question 7

How much does an online business cost?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary widely: from a few hundred dollars for a small blog to several million for an established SaaS. The price is typically calculated as a multiple of monthly net profit (between 20x and 40x). A site generating $2,000/month in profit will sell for $40,000 to $80,000.

Question 8

What types of businesses can I buy?

Accepted Answer

E-commerce (Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop), SaaS, content sites monetized through affiliate marketing or ads, Amazon FBA stores, newsletters, web apps and dropshipping sites. Prices range from a few hundred dollars to several million.

Question 9

What is an acquisition multiple?

Accepted Answer

The multiple is the ratio between the sale price and monthly net profit. A 30x multiple means the price = 30 months of profit. It's the primary metric to evaluate a deal. Below 24x is generally considered attractive, above 36x is high.

Question 10

Is buying a website risky?

Accepted Answer

Like any investment, there are risks: SEO traffic drops, dependence on a single acquisition channel, hidden technical issues or inaccurate financials. Due diligence is essential. At minimum, verify 12 months of revenue history, traffic sources, and revenue diversification.

Question 11

Can I buy a business without technical skills?

Accepted Answer

Yes, some businesses (turnkey e-commerce, monetized blogs) require minimal technical skills. For SaaS, development skills or the ability to hire a developer will be needed. Some sellers offer a transition and training period.

Question 12

How do I estimate a website's value?

Accepted Answer

Valuation is primarily based on monthly net profit x a multiple. The multiple varies by business type (SaaS: 36-60x, e-commerce: 24-36x, content: 24-40x), age, growth and revenue diversification. Flipagora provides an automatic estimate (Flippy Estimate) based on market multiples.

Question 13

What return can I expect from buying a website?

Accepted Answer

Typical annual returns range from 25% to 60%, well above traditional investments. A site bought at 30x monthly profit offers roughly 40% annual ROI if revenues hold. But revenues are never guaranteed.

Question 14

How does payment work when buying a business?

Accepted Answer

Transactions typically go through an escrow service that holds funds until all assets are fully transferred. Marketplaces like Empire Flippers manage this process. For direct deals, a lawyer can secure the exchange.

Question 15

What is due diligence?

Accepted Answer

It's the in-depth audit a buyer performs before purchasing a business. It covers finances (verifying revenue and expenses over 12-24 months), traffic (sources, SEO trends), tech (code quality, hosting), legal (contracts, trademarks, licenses) and customers (concentration, retention).

Question 16

Is the financial data on Flipagora reliable?

Accepted Answer

Data comes directly from source marketplaces. Some platforms like Empire Flippers verify financials (shown by the 'Verified' badge). Flipagora doesn't guarantee data accuracy — we always recommend doing your own due diligence.

Question 17

What French marketplaces exist for buying websites?

Accepted Answer

The main French marketplaces are Dotmarket (leader, audited sites), JVMSI (JeVendsMonSiteInternet), VenteSiteInternet (free listings) and Storybee (high-end). Flipagora aggregates them all, plus international marketplaces.

Question 18

How long does it take to buy an online business?

Accepted Answer

Expect 2 to 8 weeks on average: 1-2 weeks to identify deals, 2-4 weeks of due diligence, and 1-2 weeks for negotiation and transfer. Transactions on Empire Flippers or Dotmarket are more structured and may take longer.

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