4 local e-commerce websites that are beating Amazon in 2024
When you think of e-commerce, your mind probably goes straight to the global online shopping behemoth Amazon. Amazon is so strong that its dominance can seem absolute – but there are in fact many markets where it is not the most popular destination for online shoppers. In this blog post, we will explore four e-commerce […]
3 tips for digital marketing in the Netherlands
This blog post was updated on 29 July 2024. The Netherlands is an attractive prospect to many businesses looking to expand internationally, and there are several reasons why. The first reason is its digital maturity. As of July 2024, the Netherlands has a population of 17.7 million people. Of these people, around 93% are currently […]
8 countries with popular local e-commerce sites
Online shopping is popular in many places around the world. However, the most popular e-commerce site can vary from country to country. That is important to know if you are planning on selling your products online to a global audience. This blog post will look at eight countries where the top online shops are local […]
10 surprising facts from Webcertain Search And Social Report 2020
The latest edition of Webcertain Search And Social Report has just been published! It provides the most up-to-date internet penetration, search engine, social media and digital marketing stats and facts from 38 countries around the world. There are lots of interesting insights in there for international digital marketers to digest, but here are the top […]
Study: Search habits of European students wanting to study abroad
Many young people seek to study abroad, learn foreign languages and attend summer language schools. The idea of going to a foreign country, making friends with people from other countries and being immersed in another culture is an appealing and thrilling one, especially for young people. With this in mind, we thought it would be […]
3 things that make e-commerce in the Netherlands unique
This blog post was updated on 2 December 2022. The Netherlands has a very mature e-commerce market. 76% of the total Dutch population have made a purchase on the internet in the past year, and in 2021 the B2C e-commerce market was worth the equivalent of almost USD 29 billion. Dutch shoppers are very comfortable […]
Infographic – Who Is Using Google Analytics Worldwide?
Data privacy is a trending topic at the moment. Regulations and laws on cookies technology usage is now key. Most websites will run a cookies based web analytical tool or software like Google Analytics. Over 55 per cent of all websites in the world run Google Analytics, giving Google a comfortable 81 per cent market […]
Facebook Still Not Dominating In The Netherlands
The beginning of August saw Google announcing that Google+ now has more than 25 million users (though the activity declines). It is too soon to tell whether Google+ will be a serious contender, but since it is a Google product, it has a good chance of succeeding.
In light of Google’s success, it is interesting to see how the other players are doing. And in particular, how is Facebook doing in The Netherlands?
The battle for the clicks: Google +1, Facebook and Twitter
Finally, since last week people in The Netherlands (and the rest of Europe) can add the Google +1 button to their website. Also, Twitter has released their Follow-button, and Bing and Facebook are continuing their partnership. And with all this comes the battle for the clicks. With personalized search results, followers on Twitter, likes on […]
Google Shopping And the Merchant Center Finally Arrives In The Netherlands
In February Google officially announced that the Google Merchant Center will launch in Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. Google Shopping is the vertical search engine from Google where visitors, as you’ve already guessed, can search for products. As a company, you can take part by introducing and tracking your products using data feeds. And now, […]