If you are an international digital marketer with experience targeting the Asian market, then you will know that you cannot treat the vast continent of “Asia” as one singular entity. As well as the obvious differences in language between countries, … Read More
When people think of search engine marketing, most will immediately think of Google; the most popular search engine in the world. But Google is not the only important search engine out there. In fact, there are certain countries where being … Read More
What is Naver? Naver is one of the most popular search engines in South Korea, with approximately 40 million people in South Korea (around 80% of the population) being active users. The screenshot below shows what Naver looks like on … Read More
What is Naver? Naver is a South Korean online platform that offers a wide range of services including a search engine, news portal, email, online shopping and social networking. In the screenshot below, you can see various icons displayed below … Read More
When embarking on a digital marketing campaign in South Korea, you need to make sure you are tailoring your marketing efforts to the needs of the local market. This is because South Korea has a digital landscape unlike any other! … Read More
When you think of search, you probably think of Google. So synonymous is Google with search, in fact, that people usually say “Google it”, rather than “search for it”! But assuming that Google is the only search engine that matters … Read More
You would be forgiven for thinking that Google is the only important search engine in the world. It has become so synonymous with search that many people even use the phrase “Google it”, rather than “search for it”. But it … Read More
The South Korean market is one that is attracting the attention of many successful global businesses. It is a lucrative market with an active and engaged internet population – meaning that social media marketing is essential when targeting the country. … Read More
If you want to succeed online in South Korea, you should be aware that the local search engine landscape is totally unique. There are two main search platforms that should be considered for the South Korean market: Google and Naver. … Read More
Google is the most popular search engine in the world. It is so synonymous with search that we even use the phrase “Google it”, rather than “search for it”. But Google is not the only important search engine in the … Read More
In the world of international SEO, it’s not all about Google. In some countries, other search engines dominate the search landscape. If you want to succeed in these markets, you need to optimise your websites for these search engines. The … Read More
This blog post was updated on 16 July 2024. Naver is a popular search engine in South Korea, and a very different one from Google. Whilst Google has a minimalistic style, Naver is full of content, with many different sections … Read More
(Updated with the latest stats on April 2020) South Korea is an appealing destination for many businesses that are considering expanding internationally. The country has a high level of internet penetration, with 96% of its 51 million inhabitants being online. … Read More
If you are planning to advertise in South Korea, then you need to know how to make the most of the local search engine, Naver. Naver has an advertising platform that is equivalent to Google Ads, called Naver Ad. However, … Read More
Most SEO specialists know about Google’s attitude towards links and how it has changed over the years. However, Google is not the only search engine out there, and it is important that you know how different, international search engines regard … Read More
