For Sale - Page 2

Kelly · #16 07-25-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

Or maybe I should.

Do you have tens of thousands of dollars at your disposal? Do you have the technical expertise to run and maintian a site like this? If so, maybe you should make them an offer.

Sahara · #17 07-25-2007, 07:54 AM

I have no idea how much the site would cost. I really hope someone is willing to take it up .... God help us if we all have decamp to Seven Wonders...

Would an increase in the number of supporting Ledgies help ease the burden on the new owner at all? I've been meaning to subscribe for ages, and I'm sure plenty of others would be willing to chip in to help keep the site up. Obviously that won't cover the entire expense, but I'm just thinking. Is that realistic?

Sahara · #18 07-25-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

Do you have tens of thousands of dollars at your disposal? Do you have the technical expertise to run and maintian a site like this? If so, maybe you should make them an offer.

Are we seriously talking tens of thousands?
Scorn not my simplicity, I haven't the foggiest idea!!

Musicman408 · #19 07-25-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sahara

I have no idea how much the site would cost. I really hope someone is willing to take it up .... God help us if we all have decamp to Seven Wonders...

Would an increase in the number of supporting Ledgies help ease the burden on the new owner at all? I've been meaning to subscribe for ages, and I'm sure plenty of others would be willing to chip in to help keep the site up. Obviously that won't cover the entire expense, but I'm just thinking. Is that realistic?

Well, yes, it would help, but there are some other things that would probably help. Yes, the pricetag for some might be a bit......wow, but there are some other things that, once purchased, would bring in some extra revenue. Advertising for one, is the most likely option. You gotta give Marty and Co. props for really keeping The Ledge ad free, but with a new owner, advertising would more than likely provide so much needed website security. And with that money, depending on how much it is, the likelyhood for expansions and updates increases, because as you all know, buying a website isn't just a once and done. You HAVE to pay to maintain the site, so a consistant, heavy stream of cash could do wonders.

You know, if I had the money, and wouldn't be starting college in a year, I think it would be a very cool thing to do, so the new owner will more than likely not be me, so yes, it is safe to come out of hiding you all.

But still, the premise of running and maintaining a site of this caliber is very intriguing, so maybe once a new owner is found, we can keep in touch.

Anyway, that is my short tidbit of the moment. Hope I didn;t ramble too long.

Kelly · #20 07-25-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sahara

Are we seriously talking tens of thousands?
Scorn not my simplicity, I haven't the foggiest idea!!

Not sure...I asked one of the attorney's I work for if he had any idea. I showed him the site and he does alot of contract work. He felt it was probably worth that much.

I really have no idea what Marty and Lis are looking for though. I think it costs quite a bit to maintain the site on a monthly basis...much more than people think. Considering the site has been around since 1995, it has been built up to be the biggest source of information on Fleetwood Mac, it has the Q and A's, the forums, the discography......I think my boss is in the ballpark. The money is also just one aspect of it...it takes a vast technical knowledge to maintian the site...something that Marty said he does not have the time for anymore. Increasing supporting memberships will not ease that burden from him.

Just my opinion, but I think this has been coming for awhile now. The problems around here certainly don't help either.

I hope John MCvie and company buy it.

#1LiddyBuckFan · #21 07-25-2007, 09:02 AM

Let's just hope someone buys it period! I would hate to see this site shut down because no one wanted it or something.

I suppose we should just enjoy every day of our Ledge to the fullest!

Hopefully we have many more years of enjoyment!

Marty and Lis...my hat off to you. You have created a wonderful thing here!!

Thanks for all of the fun!!

DavidMn · #22 07-25-2007, 12:01 PM

Maybe Johnathan Todd will buy it.

TulsaMINI · #23 07-25-2007, 12:15 PM

From http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/

This website is worth

What is your website worth?

danax6 · #24 07-25-2007, 12:17 PM

www.fleetwoodmac.net came up as being worth close to $4000.

TulsaMINI · #25 07-25-2007, 12:18 PM

Oops. That makes more sense. Maybe because I didn't put it in there with the www.

Who knows how it's calculated anyway.

Musicman408 · #26 07-25-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TulsaMINI

Oops. That makes more sense. Maybe because I didn't put it in there with the www.

Who knows how it's calculated anyway.

Yeah, me neither, it says my band's website is worth 324 dollars, and that seems AMAZINGLY high to me.

Musicman408 · #27 07-25-2007, 12:49 PM

OK guys, I thougt of something. Yes, it would be amazingly great is John and co decided to buy this site. But if that doesn't happen would it be possible is multiple people purchased a certain percent of the website? That way, expenses would be cut, and the technical responsibility would be greatly divided.

I know for one, that if the buyer desires, I would love to try my hand at some technical standpoints such as layouts and whatnot. I know I really won't be able to make a financial contribution, but the technical work could be assisted with. I am always ready to learn, and I do have ideas.

So to sum this up, would it be possible, and what are your alls thoughts on a joint ownership?

Musicman408 · #28 07-25-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

OK guys, I thougt of something. Yes, it would be amazingly great is John and co decided to buy this site. But if that doesn't happen would it be possible is multiple people purchased a certain percent of the website? That way, expenses would be cut, and the technical responsibility would be greatly divided.

I know for one, that if the buyer desires, I would love to try my hand at some technical standpoints such as layouts and whatnot. I know I really won't be able to make a financial contribution, but the technical work could be assisted with. I am always ready to learn, and I do have ideas.

So to sum this up, would it be possible, and what are your alls thoughts on a joint ownership?

Oh, BTW, the Ledge itself is worth like 3,480, so maybe splitting it would be a possibility, although...... No, that sounds aweful.

WildHeart69 · #29 07-25-2007, 01:19 PM

yeah, I typed "www.fleetwoodmac.net":

src="http://directory.sootle.com/images/ben.gif" style="border:0;">
This website is worth

What is your website worth?

Johnny Stew · #30 07-25-2007, 01:38 PM

I haven't asked Marty what he's asking for the site, but according to dnScoop....

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The estimated value of http://www.fleetwoodmac.net is: $31,416

The estimated value of http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net is: $3,300

This value is calculated based on several factors shown above, including: Links, Traffic (Alexa), age of the domain, site category, domain keyword popularity, and overall occurrences of the domain name on the web.