Starting a business focused on selling websites online can be a profitable venture, especially with increasing demand for digital presence.


✅ 1. Choose Your Business Model

Decide how you want to sell websites:

🔹 Pre-Built Websites

  • You create niche websites (e.g., blogs, e-commerce, affiliate sites) and sell them ready-made.
  • Example platforms: Flippa, Motion Invest.

🔹 Custom Website Development

  • You build websites based on client needs.
  • Requires interaction with clients and offering tailored services.

🔹 Dropshipping/White Label

  • You resell websites made by others (outsourced development).

✅ 2. Define Your Niche

Focus on a target audience:

  • Local businesses (restaurants, doctors, shops)
  • Bloggers or content creators
  • E-commerce stores
  • Affiliate marketers
  • Real estate agents, lawyers, etc.

✅ 3. Skills & Tools You Need

Learn or hire for the following:

⚒️ Web Development Tools

  • CMS: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow
  • Hosting: Bluehost, Hostinger, SiteGround
  • Builders: Elementor, Divi

🧠 Skills

  • Web design (UI/UX)
  • SEO basics
  • Basic coding (HTML/CSS, JS optional)
  • Domain + hosting setup

✅ 4. Build Portfolio

Create 3–5 demo websites in different niches to show your skills. Host them live.

Example:


✅ 5. Set Up Your Business

📌 Legal Setup

  • Register your business (proprietorship or LLC)
  • Get GST (if in India) or equivalent tax ID
  • Open a business bank account

📌 Business Website

  • Create your own website to show services and sell websites
  • Include: Pricing, contact form, portfolio, blog

✅ 6. Marketing Strategy

Promote your service online:

📱 Digital Marketing

  • SEO: Blog posts on “Best websites for small businesses”
  • Social Media: Share your work on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram
  • Google Ads / Meta Ads
  • YouTube: Tutorials & marketing

💬 Freelance & Direct Sales

  • Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer
  • Cold emails to local businesses
  • WhatsApp/Telegram groups

✅ 7. Monetize in Multiple Ways

  • Sell websites for a fixed price
  • Offer monthly maintenance (₹500–5000/mo)
  • Upsell: Hosting, SEO, content writing, ad setup
  • Domain reselling

✅ 8. Where to Sell Websites

  • Your own website
  • Flippa.com
  • EmpireFlippers.com
  • MotionInvest.com
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Shopify Exchange (for Shopify stores)

✅ 9. Automation Using AI (Optional but Powerful)

Use AI tools to speed up: Task AI Tool Content writing ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai Logo & graphics Canva, Midjourney, Looka SEO & research SurferSEO, Semrush Code generation GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT


📝 Example Business Plan Outline:

Section Description Niche Local small businesses Business Name EasySites Solutions Target Clients Restaurants, Clinics Revenue Sources Website selling, hosting, SEO Marketing Channels Instagram, Cold email, Facebook groups Tools WordPress, Elementor, Canva


🚀 Final Tips

  • Start small – offer free sites to 2-3 clients in exchange for testimonials.
  • Keep improving – follow website design trends.
  • Focus on speed, mobile optimization, and SEO – clients love that.

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