How to Sell a Blog (Mediavine, Raptive and AdSense Sites)

Content blogs are one of the most common types of online business for sale. Buyers like them because they can be run with little time and grown with more content. But blogs that earn from display ads and affiliate programs have their own questions: will the ad network account transfer, is the traffic stable, and how reliable is the income? This guide covers how to sell a blog well.

How ad-funded blogs are valued

Blogs are usually valued as a multiple of average net profit. Many content sites sell for roughly 2 to 3 times yearly profit, which is about 24 to 37 times monthly profit. Where your blog lands in that range depends on:

Age and stability. Several years of steady traffic earns a higher multiple.
Traffic sources. Mostly search traffic is common, but some Pinterest, newsletter or direct traffic lowers risk.
Income sources. Display ads plus affiliate income is safer than one source alone.
Seasonality. Many niches peak at certain times of year; buyers will average across the year.
Work required. Low-time blogs with documented processes are worth more.

Run your numbers through the free valuation tool to get a starting range.

Proving display ad income

Premium ad networks and AdSense each have dashboards that show earnings by month and by site. To prove income:

Record your screen while you open the ad network dashboard, set the range to the last 12 months and show the site name.
Take screenshots of monthly earnings and RPM (revenue per thousand sessions).
Show payout history in your bank or payment account.
If your account includes several sites, filter to this site only.

Buyers look closely at RPM. A sudden RPM rise can be seasonal (many niches earn more late in the year) or from a network change; explain it.

What happens to the ad network account?

This is the question every blog buyer asks. In general:

Ad network accounts are usually tied to the publisher, not the website. The buyer often needs to apply for their own account or ask the network to move the site.
Premium networks have traffic requirements. Mediavine, Raptive and similar networks require minimum traffic levels and their own approval. The buyer must qualify in their own name.
AdSense accounts are personal and are not transferred; the buyer adds the site to their own AdSense account.

Each network has its own process and rules, and they change, so check the network's current help pages or contact its support before the sale. Tell buyers clearly what they will need to do, and agree in writing that you will keep your ads running until their account is approved, so income does not stop during the handover.

Proving affiliate income

Show each affiliate dashboard live, filtered by site or tracking ID if possible.
Explain which programs allow account transfers and which require the buyer to join.
List the top earning pages and the products they promote.
Mention any program changes, such as commission cuts.

Proving traffic

Open Google Analytics and Search Console live for the last 12 to 24 months.
Show traffic sources, top countries and top pages.
Explain any drop around search algorithm updates and what happened after.

Preparing the blog for sale

Update top articles that bring the most traffic and income.
Fix technical issues: broken links, slow pages, missing analytics.
Document your process: keyword research, writing, editing, publishing, internal linking.
List writers and tools that the buyer can keep.
Gather the content rights: confirm you own everything, including images.

Writing a strong listing

On a marketplace like iSaleGuru:

Choose Website / Blog and fill in the niche, platform, main traffic source and AdSense status.
Tick each monetization platform (for example Mediavine and Amazon Associates) and add the monthly income from each.
Add 12 months of revenue, profit and visitors so buyers see charts and averages.
Add traffic channels, countries and top pages.
Add Domain Rating and Domain Authority if you checked them, labelled separately.
Upload your screen recording and screenshots, and verify ownership with a code on the site.

Handing over a blog

Typical steps:

Buyer pays into a licensed escrow service.
Transfer the domain to the buyer's registrar account.
Migrate the site files and database, or transfer the hosting account.
Add the buyer to Google Analytics and Search Console as owner.
Keep your ad code running until the buyer's own ad account is approved, then the buyer swaps the code.
Transfer the email list, social accounts and any assets agreed.
Buyer checks everything and approves release of the money.

See the full website transfer checklist.

Who buys blogs?

Knowing your buyer helps you write the listing:

Portfolio builders who own several content sites and want stable income. They care about traffic stability and low time.
First-time buyers looking for a business they can learn on. They value clear processes and support after the sale.
Publishers in the same niche who can merge your content or traffic with theirs. They may pay more for strategic fit.
Brands and businesses that want an audience in their market. They care about the readers more than the ad income.

Write the description so each type of buyer finds what they look for: numbers and proof for portfolio builders, a simple process for beginners, and audience details for brands.

Timing the sale

Ad income in many niches is highest late in the year and lower early in the year. Buyers know this and average across twelve months, so the season you list in matters less than having a full year of data. Avoid listing right after a traffic drop unless you can show what caused it and that it is recovering.

Questions blog buyers will ask

Prepare short answers to: how many articles there are, who writes them, how often new posts go out, which pages earn the most, what the RPM has been each month, and what you would do next to grow the site.

Mistakes to avoid

Listing the best month's ad income as the average.
Not explaining seasonality.
Promising an ad network account will transfer when it will not.
Removing your ads before the buyer's account is approved, which drops income during handover.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I transfer my Mediavine or Raptive account to the buyer?

Generally the account belongs to the publisher, and the buyer needs their own approval. Each network has its own process, so check its current rules or contact its support before the sale.

Does AdSense transfer with a website?

No. AdSense accounts are personal. The buyer adds the site to their own AdSense account and replaces the ad code.

How much is a blog earning $1,000 a month worth?

Many blogs at that level sell for roughly $24,000 to $37,000, depending on age, traffic stability, income sources and work required.

Should I sell before or after a traffic drop?

If traffic is falling, disclose it. Buyers will see it. Selling while numbers are stable usually gets the best price.

What type of blog sells best?

Blogs with steady search traffic, evergreen content, several income sources and little daily work tend to attract the most buyers. A blog that depends on one writer's personality or on social media spikes is harder to sell, because the buyer cannot easily keep it going.

Should I include my email list in the sale?

Usually yes, if your privacy policy allows it and subscribers were told how their data would be used. An engaged email list adds value because it brings repeat visitors and sales. Share the list size, open rates and growth history as part of your proof.

How do I hand over the blog's writers?

Introduce the buyer to each writer by email, share their rates and past work, and let them agree new terms directly. A reliable writing team is a strong selling point, so mention it in your listing and give the buyer time to meet the writers before the sale closes.