Sitepoint Website Marketplace Becomes Flippa

bobbie · 06-30-2009, 07:03 PM

... and pisses customers off in the process. In addition to increasing listing fees, adding a 5% success fee for successful auctions, the Co-Founder of Sitepoint, Mark Harbottle calls his paying customers "whiners and complainers" and tells them if they don't like it, take their business to Digital Point.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/industry-news/593493-sitepoint-website-marketplace-becomes-flippa.html

My method of selling domains has been to develop them and flip the sites in Sitepoint. This has been profitable for me for some time. The new marketplace, Flippa.com, is lacking all the usability of the old marketplace and combined with the increased fees and the arrogance of a Co-Founder, I'm taking my business elsewhere.

Just posted a detailed post on domainingdiva.com with links to all the threads where customers are very negative about the changes.

wussadotcom · 07-01-2009, 09:19 AM

Personally I find flippa a bit hard to navigate plus the fees puts me off but maybe thats just me. There may be a chance sellers are getting high quality buyers? Except for large sites ranging in 4 figures plus, will maybe I list in flippa or else the others I sell on DP and other webmaster forum. Easier and friendlier to communicate with potent buyers

bobbie · 07-01-2009, 10:05 AM

Sitedeal.org was just launched and looks very good. The owner has developed a large list of site investors and he markets the site to them. I've got all my listings there now. Flippa sucks and the prices are out of line with the lack of features and difficult navigation. The buyer and seller pool has not improved. All the same scammers that were on Sitepoint are still on Flippa. Sitedeal is also free right now. I have a lot of listings on it right now and have been communicating with a potential customer for a package deal on several of my sites.

AussieDomainer · 07-01-2009, 10:51 AM

I had a look at flippa and had the exact same thoughts. It seemed harder than the old sitepoint marketplace and the fees are way too much. I won't be supporting it as I'm sure many others won't either. I'll check out sitedeal.org now though as it sounds promising.

**mntor** · 07-01-2009, 10:55 AM

Hope Flippa doesn't turn into a Floppa. Just kidding...

labrocca · 07-01-2009, 12:34 PM

Looks like someone as SP needs to write an article about how not to mess up a profitable venture and tick off all your clients at the same time.

Outrageous he is using SP stats on the site as Flippa stats. Pretty screwed up imho.

Here is their thread about making their marketplace with a fee back in 2005.
$9.95 listing fee now applies. - SitePoint Forums

I used to sell regularly on that site but not once since they implemented the fee.

rb · 07-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Just from a navigation and useability perspective, comparing sitedeal.org and flippa.com, I think flippa.com is much easier to navigate.

-REECE- · 07-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Terrible idea imho. Bad domain, bad attitude. Pretty stupid to recommend your customers go use a competitor if they don't like your new rules...

copper · 07-01-2009, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by bobbie

the Co-Founder of Sitepoint, Mark Harbottle calls his paying customers "whiners and complainers" and tells them if they don't like it, take their business to Digital Point.

Wow.
Just WOW!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=593493
That's quickest way to...
Guaranteed!

wussadotcom · 07-02-2009, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by copper

Wow.
Just WOW!
That's quickest way to...
Guaranteed!

you were saying

arslan220 · 07-16-2009, 05:00 AM

hi thanks for sharing this.

ezimedia · 07-21-2009, 06:19 PM

HI

Once SiteDeal becomes as popular as Sitepoint market place was for selling website then SiteDeal may be worth while... Flippa will be the most popular for some time to come because it is owned by Sitepoint...

I would still rather list my sites on Flippa.. as they have more eyes... on what is for sale.

Tom

exponent · 07-21-2009, 07:57 PM

Flippa is the worst looking generic template piece of garbage I've ever seen and the functionality is terrible.

06-30-2009, 07:03 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
bobbie NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 516	Sitepoint Website Marketplace Becomes Flippa ... and pisses customers off in the process. In addition to increasing listing fees, adding a 5% success fee for successful auctions, the Co-Founder of Sitepoint, Mark Harbottle calls his paying customers "whiners and complainers" and tells them if they don't like it, take their business to Digital Point. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/industry-news/593493-sitepoint-website-marketplace-becomes-flippa.html My method of selling domains has been to develop them and flip the sites in Sitepoint. This has been profitable for me for some time. The new marketplace, Flippa.com, is lacking all the usability of the old marketplace and combined with the increased fees and the arrogance of a Co-Founder, I'm taking my business elsewhere. Just posted a detailed post on domainingdiva.com with links to all the threads where customers are very negative about the changes. __________________ These Premium Blog/Forum Packages Will Blow Your Socks Off: Now With Autoblogging - $27 Each: Niche Blogging Treasure

07-01-2009, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
wussadotcom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,591 Follow @flippasecret	Personally I find flippa a bit hard to navigate plus the fees puts me off but maybe thats just me. There may be a chance sellers are getting high quality buyers? Except for large sites ranging in 4 figures plus, will maybe I list in flippa or else the others I sell on DP and other webmaster forum. Easier and friendlier to communicate with potent buyers __________________ [HOT!] \| Laman Web Cinta I recommend Janine for high quality designs!! FLIPPA

07-01-2009, 10:05 AM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
bobbie NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 516	Sitedeal.org was just launched and looks very good. The owner has developed a large list of site investors and he markets the site to them. I've got all my listings there now. Flippa sucks and the prices are out of line with the lack of features and difficult navigation. The buyer and seller pool has not improved. All the same scammers that were on Sitepoint are still on Flippa. Sitedeal is also free right now. I have a lot of listings on it right now and have been communicating with a potential customer for a package deal on several of my sites. __________________ These Premium Blog/Forum Packages Will Blow Your Socks Off: Now With Autoblogging - $27 Each: Niche Blogging Treasure

07-01-2009, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
AussieDomainer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,648	I had a look at flippa and had the exact same thoughts. It seemed harder than the old sitepoint marketplace and the fees are way too much. I won't be supporting it as I'm sure many others won't either. I'll check out sitedeal.org now though as it sounds promising. __________________ Cricket Rules Diesel Generator Engine Car Window Tinting Facts About Australia

07-01-2009, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
labrocca NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6,277 Follow @supportforums	Looks like someone as SP needs to write an article about how not to mess up a profitable venture and tick off all your clients at the same time. Outrageous he is using SP stats on the site as Flippa stats. Pretty screwed up imho. Here is their thread about making their marketplace with a fee back in 2005. $9.95 listing fee now applies. - SitePoint Forums I used to sell regularly on that site but not once since they implemented the fee. __________________ :$: Support Forum <-- My latest endeavor.:loveyou: Debate Forums Free Online Sudoku My vBum Blog

07-01-2009, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
mntor Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,324	Hope Flippa doesn't turn into a Floppa. Just kidding...

07-01-2009, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
rb NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 566 Follow @domainjunkies	Just from a navigation and useability perspective, comparing sitedeal.org and flippa.com, I think flippa.com is much easier to navigate. __________________ Certified Domain Name Junky

07-01-2009, 05:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
-REECE- NamePros Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 8,996	Terrible idea imho. Bad domain, bad attitude. Pretty stupid to recommend your customers go use a competitor if they don't like your new rules...

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07-21-2009, 06:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
ezimedia Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IllawarraClassifieds.com.au Posts: 2,361 Follow @ezimedia	HI Once SiteDeal becomes as popular as Sitepoint market place was for selling website then SiteDeal may be worth while... Flippa will be the most popular for some time to come because it is owned by Sitepoint... I would still rather list my sites on Flippa.. as they have more eyes... on what is for sale. Tom __________________ My Domains @ Bido.com - Take a LOOK and Vote Or Bid Free Directory Submitter - More Free Seo Tools - Free Forum Poster Software

07-21-2009, 07:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
exponent NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 603	Flippa is the worst looking generic template piece of garbage I've ever seen and the functionality is terrible. __________________ My 4-year old daughter needs a kidney transplant. Contact me if you're willing to join a potential donor pool.

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