I purchased a web business from Mark Alford in July 2009. Mark handled the transaction in a transparent manner and was open and honest right from the start. At the time of close, he promptly transferred all identified assets of the business to me.
After the transfer of assets, Mark provided a training seminar that covered daily operations of the business and an in-depth search engine optimization (SEO) explanatory segment. Mark assisted with the transfer of vendors and the transition to my new ownership was smooth and seamless. Mark also provided me with a go-forward strategy for the business and a task list identifying exactly what I needed to be doing in order to grow the company.
Financials for the company after transition have been very strong. Product sales revenues performed as expected and Google Adsense revenues have increased. Our addition of the Amazon affiliate program to the site has increased revenues significantly.
Traffic and rankings on the site have increased significantly as well. The SEO work mark performed on the site before I took ownership proved highly effective and the site’s rankings and traffic have increased since I took over.
Mark has proven to be a valuable resource for questions and guidance regarding my websites and internet ventures. I am happy to have worked with him and would buy another website from him in the future without hesitation if one of his highly valued assets became available.
Sincerely,
- Greg Head, The Monarch Group LLC
I never thought I would be able to get out of my daily grind until I bought a web business from Mark. The idea of an online company that produces money with little time investment and could be operated from the comfort of my own home was something that I always wanted but didn’t know how to get. After speaking with Mark, I realized that one of his companies had those characteristics. I bought a site from him and I could not be more pleased with the site’s performance and my decision to work with Mark.
IrishWalkingSticks.com is the 2nd website I purchased that Mark has built. The 1st site I bought took off after just a few months of me owning it. In fact, I was able to pay off the amount I bought it for in a much shorter amount of time than I anticipated. Similarly, I also paid off IrishWalkingSticks in about half the time I thought it would take. And it was pretty clear things were going to take off when after several months of owning the site, my ranking for one of my major keyterms went up from #6 to #1! And I hadn’t even really started on the SEO work Mark and I discussed for the site. I was number one out of nearly 10 million competing websites, it was great. Mark’s training was a critical factor. I do not think I could have been successful if I had bought a business from any other seller that did not have his training sequence and who could provide the ongoing help he did. In short, there was a lot to learn and I am still learning every day.
I also found the overall experience of owning the business to be very positive and even fun. Working with my vendors was positive, mutually beneficial and profitable. Once I got a solid understanding of the business and ran things for a little bit, I really wanted to take things to the next level. I started by thinking of new and creative ways to increase margins and profits for the site. After a little research, I discovered that by using my vendor’s warehouse and fulfillment systems I could increase my product offering and margins without having to store my own inventory. With a phone call and a few emails, I am able to make significant changes to the structure of my business and enhance my customer’s experience. I’m also able to review my site performance and quickly implement and test solutions to problems or experiment with new ideas. The internet is such a powerful method of doing business.
At first I thought operating an ecommerce store would be confusing and complicated. What I discovered however, was that it’s an engaging experience that his highly rewarding and profitable. Mark and his team are a valuable asset and a great resource for anyone looking to do business online.
Sincerely,
- Randy Carroll, Owner
I recently purchased an underperforming e-commerce business and have been working with Mark Alford for the past 4 months to take it to the next level. I am new to the e-commerce business environment so choosing someone that could mentor me with all of the nuances of this type of business was important. I was very fortunate to find Mark who has been instrumental in helping me understand not only what needed to be done but also how accomplish it in the most effective, efficient way. He not only has the high-level knowledge of what makes an online business successful, but he has the skills to dig in and help make it happen. As with any business, there are so many areas that need attention that it can be hard to determine where to focus your efforts , Mark was able to provide a holistic view of all of the components that drive a successful online business and provide excellent guidance on setting priorities. He has also shared his considerable knowledge and insight into marketing strategies to help grow the business. Mark is extremely easy to work with, very responsive and I would highly recommend him.
- Tammy Miller, TMR Ventures LLC
Working with Mark and his team at FortuneTech was exceptional. He treated us with professionalism and care. My online business had been in my family for nearly 20 years and it was my baby. Selling to Mark and his team I knew they would carry on the same level of service and care, or more, that I did while owning the business. More importantly I know that I don’t have to worry about another buyer coming back to me and hassling me with unnecessary questions and demands. FortuneTech is a professional organization and were honest and transparent with me throughout the entire transaction. They even closed before they said they would and I got my money fast!
- Valery L, Pleasanton, CA
When I initially spoke with Mark, my wife and I had never really considered the idea of selling our website. We assumed it would be a cumbersome, time consuming and expensive process with far too many pitfalls and stumbling blocks.
What we discovered with FortuneTech was that it could be a very simple process and the price we were offered seemed quite fair to both my wife and I. We owned our business for more than 12 years and it was our primary livelihood, so we definitely wanted to see the business succeed. We felt that with the right new owner, one with experience in the industry, the business could experience some real growth.
We read the stories online of how so many buyers in this industry claim to be the real deal, then once you start the negotiations you get the run around. They will tell you one thing and do another.
NOT with FortuneTech. From start to finish, they were up front with us, told us what was going to happen next and did exactly what they said they would. We were even paid sooner than we were expecting.
Overall, it was a great experience for us and thanks to Mark and FortuneTech, we are planning a long awaited trip to Hawaii for some R&R!
- D. & J. Engelbrecht, Bradenton, FL
I sold my web business to FortuneTech in 2016 and I could not have been more pleased with the transaction. Working with Mark and his team was great because he delivered on everything he said he would. When he said he would send over the signed purchase agreement for me to review, he did it. When he said he would wire the deposit, I received the money in less than 24 hours. When he said he would wire the final payment he did so even before I was expecting it!
I know there are a lot of flaky and untrustworthy buyers in this industry. My online company was my baby, and I worked on it for more than 15 years. I built it from the ground up. It was time for me to move onto bigger and better things. I was concerned about Google, competition and just didn’t have the time, resources or expertise to keep up with all of the marketing. When I spoke with Mark the timing could not have been better and looking back there is nothing I would have changed. Selling to Mark was the absolute best decision I ever made for the business. Everything went very smoothly and I never had to worry about whether things were going to work out or if Mark was going to do what he said he would.
- J. Huck, Cary, Illinois
Selling my website was a grind. Talking with buyers that said one thing and did another was not a process I had time for. I worked hard to build my business and there were so many window shoppers out there that never came through. Mark and his team were completely different. They gave me a very competitive price (above the competition in fact, but don’t tell him that) and delivered on what they said they would do. I really enjoyed working with them. Come out and visit sometime Mark!!”
- Randy K, Oahu, HI
My family and I worked on my website together for nearly 10 years. It was our pride and joy and it had many moving parts. Mark and I organized all the aspects of the business and were able to make an easy transition. I had some new projects I was working on for the company and we were able to figure out a smooth transfer to some complex items. These guys know what they are doing and will make your life easy when the time comes to selling your company! Highly recommend!
- Craig N, Omaha, NE
I owned many websites at the time that I started talking with Mark about possibly selling a portion of my portfolio. I needed capital to fund a new project. I am extremely busy and dealing with flaky buyers and brokers was not something I had time for. Speaking with Mark was a breath of fresh air, he was direct, transparent and came through on what he said he was going to do.
- Dan U, Salt Lake City, UT
Selling to Mark and his team was one of the best decisions I made. I had been thinking about selling for sometime but did not want to pay the expenses of a broker. I found Mark’s business online, contacted them and within a very short period of time I was able to transfer ownership of my online business to them at a valuation I was very happy with! They even let me run the company for a period of time and keep the profits! Highly recommend.
- Gavin R, Los Angeles, CA
I owned my website for 9 years and I just couldn’t keep up with the marketing and competition anymore. The site was still growing but I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep up with it. Mark and I talked about my options for the website and he ended up making me a great offer. They handled the sale of my business with professionalism and I got my money fast! It was a great experience!”
- Jason M, Winnipeg, Manitoba
I recently sold my business to Mark at FortuneTech and I found the experience to be smooth and seamless. Mark told me what was going to happen next throughout the entire process. He delivered on what he said was going to happen and he delivered on time. Working with him was a pleasure and I recommend him and his company to anyone considering them.