What Should You Do with a Website that Is No Longer in Use? | Ep. #55

<p>In Episode #55 Neil and Eric discuss tried and true strategies for making the most of a website that is no longer in use. Listen as they talk 301 re-directs, domain name investments, scrappy partnerships, and more.</p> <h3>Time Stamped Show Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>00:25 – Today’s topic: <em>What Should You Do with a Website that Is No Longer in Use?</em></li> <li>00:35 – Neil usually does a 301 redirect to another digital property, or sells the domain <ul> <li>00:50 – Check out <a href="http://www.flippa.com">flippa</a> to sell</li> <li>01:09 – Rent the website as well</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:29 – <a href="http://www.empireflippers.com">Empire Flippers</a> and <a href= "http://www.FEinternational.com">FEinternational.com</a></li> <li>01:58 – Eric just acquired another gun blog <ul> <li>02:10 – Used a 301 to drive that blog to his site</li> <li>02:38 – 301 redirect EACH page and renew the domain for a very long time</li> <li>03:10 – Redirect no less than the Top 25 pages driving traffic</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:35 – See what competitors are doing to make money</li> <li>04:00 – If you drive the same amount of traffic, why aren’t you making the same amount of money?</li> <li>04:20 – Finding website brokers</li> <li>04:35 – Owning a premium domain name is a GREAT way to make money</li> <li>05:03 – Why aren’t you doing anything with your site?</li> <li>05:39 – Don’t be afraid to partner with someone who’s scrappier and hungrier than you</li> </ul> <h3>3 Key Points:</h3> <ol> <li>Take advantage of 301 redirects.</li> <li>If you’re thinking about terminating your website, ask yourself WHY before doing so and evaluate the alternative options.</li> <li>Always hold on to a premium domain—that’s a digital real estate investment.</li> </ol> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leave some feedback:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>What should we talk about next?</strong> Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li><strong>Did you enjoy this episode?</strong> If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> <p><sp