Playbook for Approaching Inactive Website Owners

by a searcher from University of Delaware - Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics

1 year ago

Recently stumbled upon a competitor to an acquisition target that has a website, but is no longer active. I was able to find the owner and some former employees on LinkedIn. 

Would love to hear from anyone that has had success approaching these situations and walking away with an acquisition.

Thanks in advance!

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searcher from Babson College - F.W. Olin Graduate School

Found myself in a similar position in the past. In my experience, find a different URL. They are under no pressure to sell, and can ignore or demand an exorbitant amount.

1 year ago | like reply | 0 likes

professional from University of Rhode Island

You may be able to find direct email contact information for the Admin of the site via the WhoIs public database: https://who.is/

1 year ago | like reply | 0 likes

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