What essential tools do you use to determine the value of a website – or how much traffic a website gets?
These are common website selling questions.
There are some tools to help you with your sites value.
How much traffic a website gets – gives details of methods for calculating website traffic.
[assuming you do not have access to website Google analytics]
Four tools that will help you value a website
=> Alexa
We don’t treat Alexa as importantly as many other people, but it is a good rough guide to your traffic.
Look for the main terms a site ranks for.
Check how often they are being searched for and if possible also get the average PPC value of those terms. Another article to check out is:SERP co – this is an excellent article /primer on keyword research.
=> Sites log files – We need to see your site data, so please provide access to your log files, or detailed screenshots.
=> Financial data – How much money you make is the most important factor. If you are not willing to provide this info then please don’t bother contacting us.
Recommended reading: 21 Smart Ways To Increase Website Value
No matter if you intend to sell your website now, or indeed never sell, there is much information here that will help you build a better website business.
Remember…
The Biggest Mistake A Small Business Can Make Is Thinking Like A Small Business