Buying a Website Safely: A Checklist for Buyers
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Everything to verify before and after you buy an existing website, and how escrow fits in.
Do your due diligence first
Before agreeing on a price, ask for analytics access, revenue proof and a list of every asset included.
List the assets in your deal
Include the domain, hosting, CMS logins, email lists and social profiles in your delivery requirements. See our website escrow guide.
Review before you release
Use the protection period to log in to everything, change passwords and confirm ownership. Only click Accept & Release Payment when every item is verified.
Protect your next deal
Learn how Escrows Click works, check our fees or browse what we escrow.