6 Buy Sell Digital Service Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Start A Buy Sell Digital Service

Here are some real life success stories of starting a buy sell digital service:

1. Flippa ($18.3M/year)

How much they make: $18.3M/year
Current team size: 127

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Matt Mickiewicz, Founder Of Sitepoint, Flippa & 99Designs, Tells His Story

Flippa has transacted more than $140 million in websites, domains, and mobile apps by 2015, allowing any business owner or buyer to sell or purchase a business online.

About
Mark started Flippa over 15 years ago
Revenue
Mark grew the business to $1.53M/month
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2. MarketWatch

MarketWatch is a website that provides financial information, business news, analysis, and stock market data.

They have over 3 million followers and provide real-time market updates (every minute) to their followers. The platform is especially useful for those experienced in trading and the stock market.

Where they're located: Washington, Washington, D.C., United States
Website traffic: 81.9M/month

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Learn more about starting a buy sell digital service:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a buy sell digital service?
-> Pros and cons of a buy sell digital service

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established buy sell digital service
-> Marketing ideas for a buy sell digital service

Other resources

4. Sam's Club

FREE SHIPPING for Plus Members. Sam’s Club Helps You Save Time. Low Prices on Groceries, Mattresses, Tires, Pharmacy, Optical, Bakery, Floral, & More!

Where they're located: Long Beach, California, USA
Website traffic: 41.7M/month

5. Zazzle

Zazzle is an e-commerce platform allowing users to create custom products. It was founded in 2005 with over 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $250 million. They serve a niche market of individuals looking for personalized items. The company was founded by Robert Beaver and his two sons, and it quickly grew to become a major player in the custom products industry.

Where they're located: La Cautiva, Córdoba, Argentina
Website traffic: 17M/month

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