Indiemaker Content & Listing Guidelines

Last updated: 27 November 2025

Introduction

Indiemaker is a curated listing platform focused on digital asset transfers. Founders use Indiemaker to publish structured profiles of independently built digital projects and to engage in conversations that support smooth ownership transitions.

We support asset transfers only. No equity, shares, corporate entities, or regulated transactions.

What You Can List

Indiemaker supports the listing of digital assets that can be transferred cleanly from one operator to another. Eligible asset categories include:

1. Domains

   Transferable domains with verifiable ownership.

   Must be memorable, short, or keyword-rich.

   Not accepted: offensive domains, subdomains, or links behind paywalls/marketplaces.

2. IP Projects (Side-Projects)

   Completed MVPs with a working URL and demo/test access.

   Typically has little or no traffic and revenue.

   Must offer clear operational potential.

3. Established Projects (Micro-Businesses)

   Operational SaaS, e-commerce, or online projects with at least 6–12 months of verified financial, traffic, or user data.

   Includes IP, systems, and accounts required for functional continuity.

4. Premade Websites + Domain

   Fully designed and developed websites that include both the brand and the domain.

   Must be cohesive, visually polished, and ready for personalization or expansion.

   Not accepted: low-quality templates, auto-generated sites, or generic theme installs.

5. eCommerce Businesses

   Operational online stores with verifiable revenue, customer activity, and product fulfillment workflows.

   Includes brand assets, domain, content, and supporting infrastructure.

   Must demonstrate authenticity of inventory, supplier relationships, and customer engagement.

6. Social Media Accounts

   Accounts with authentic audiences and transferable ownership.

⚠️ Note on scope: Indiemaker does not support share or entity transfers. We focus exclusively on clean digital asset transitions, ensuring compliance and safety for indie founders.

What You Cannot List

To maintain safety, focus, and compliance, the following are not eligible:

• Concepts, mockups, pre-launch ideas, or waitlists without a functional MVP
• Templates, themes, or boilerplates
• Open-source projects you do not have rights to transfer
• Multi-licensed IP without full transfer rights
• Scraped data, lead-gen funnels, or email lists
• Events, or content/media services
• Projects involving gambling, betting, adult, political, religious, or offensive content
• Malware, spyware, or harmful software
• Any asset you cannot prove ownership of
• Platforms built for buying/selling businesses

How We Evaluate Submissions

Indiemaker curates projects that align with founder interest and project viability. Evaluation includes:

• Project Completeness

  The project must be operational or deliver clear value. Incomplete or experimental projects must include strong IP, traction, or meaningful technical work.

• Proof of Ownership

  All listings must include verifiable ownership evidence (domains, registrar checks, accounts, source code, etc.).

• Financial Transparency (where applicable)

  Revenue reports, user metrics, traffic data, and growth metrics for established projects.

  Pre-revenue listings must be accurately labeled.

• Technical & Operational Details

  SaaS, web, and mobile projects must outline tech stack, hosting, infrastructure, and dependencies.

• Audience & Engagement Metrics

  For content-driven or audience-driven projects, metrics such as traffic, subscribers, impressions, or engagement must be supplied.

• Quality Signals & Presentation

  Strong design, branding, clarity, and complete information improve listing performance.

  Note: Indiemaker does not guarantee code quality; operators must perform their own due diligence.

• Post-Sale Support & Transition Plan

  Sellers should specify whether they provide onboarding or post-transition guidance.

• Exclusivity

  Cross-posted listings are welcomed. Exclusive listings may receive additional visibility through features or internal placement.

Submission Guidelines: Set Yourself Up for Success

• Provide Complete, Accurate Information

  Include all relevant metrics, background, operational details, and financials where required.

• Include Demo/Test Access

  If no public site exists, provide a test or demo environment.

• Support Claims with Evidence

  Use screenshots, exports, platform dashboards, or verifiable proofs. This is uploaded to the data room.

• Clarify Your Project Type

  Clearly indicate whether you are listing IP, Pre-Revenue Projects or Revenue-Generating Projects (operational and profitable).

Project Stage-Specific Guidelines

IP Only

• Must have a functional MVP and URL.
• Demo/test account required if no live site.
• Correct licensing required for third-party assets

Not accepted: templates, reskinned open-source projects, gambling/adult/malware-related projects

Domains

• -Must be transferable and owned by the lister
• Must be short, brandable, or keyword-rich
• Not accepted: offensive terms, subdomains, paywall links

Pre-Revenue Projects

• Projects that have traffic/traction but no revenue
• Only asset owners may list
• Clear responses to all form questions required
• Include screenshots of dashboards, code structure, or hosting views where applicable

Revenue-Generating Projects

• Project with both traffic/traction and revenue
• Minimum 3 months of user/revenue/churn data (6–12 months preferred)
• Only asset owners may list
• Clear responses to all form questions required
• Include screenshots of dashboards, code structure, or hosting views where applicable

Confidentiality & NDAs

• Founders may request NDAs before sharing sensitive information (source code, proprietary data, customer lists).
• Indiemaker may require NDAs for certain higher-value or complex listings.

Compliance

All listings must adhere to:

• Applicable local and international regulations
• Export and sanctions compliance
• Restrictions on prohibited regions or individuals
• Intellectual property and data-transfer laws

Moderation & Listing Approval

Listings may be rejected or removed if:

• Information is incomplete, inaccurate, misleading, or unverifiable.
• The listing does not meet side-project or micro-business standards.
• The content is offensive, infringing, or unlawful.
• The project does not align with Indiemaker's guidelines Terms of Service.

Reporting Non-Compliant Listings

If you see something that does not belong:

• Flag it on the platform.
• DM our support team in the community forum.
• Contact us via our support form or email support@indiemaker.com .

Final Tips for Strong Listings

• Complete your profile thoroughly
• Provide clear evidence of key metrics
• Describe any transition support
• Exclusive listings may receive increased visibility
• Have good quality imagery

For more best practices, see our Seller Guide.

Good luck and happy selling! 🚀