One thing that all good SEOs have in common is the accept that thorough data analysis is the foundation on which effective search engine strategies are built. Along the same lines, every good SEO strategist is aware that there is … Read More
The travel sector is leading the way in Indian e-commerce, with one third of all travel bookings made online, says a new report from McKinsey & Company. As in many developing countries, logistics and infrastructure have hindered e-commerce growth in the … Read More
The most recent semi-annual report from the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) has brought many new interesting findings to the table on the current state of the Chinese internet. What’s particularly caught the eye of the press since the … Read More
Take one look at ASOS’ global financial performance in the first quarter of 2012 and you’ll be amazed by its strong international growth in a generally tough economic climate. The UK-based online fashion success story saw its total sales rise … Read More
Yesterday, Google announced its Q2 2012 financial results. Find below a brief overview of Google’s international performance (note that when subtracting Motorola revenues ($1.3 billion) from the figures, revenues amount to $10.9 billion): Revenue from the U.S. was up 20% … Read More
Mobile Internet usage has overtaken desktop for the first time in the world’s largest internet market. A report from the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) confirms that there are now 538 million Chinese users accessing the web, with over … Read More
It sounds like something from a health ad. “1 in 3 will be affected by duplication at some point in their lives.” There is no doubt that all SEOs have had to look at duplication and its impact in some … Read More
In times of Economic Crisis there is a focus on both the cost side and the income side of a Nation’s Budget. On the cost side most European countries are applying austerity policies to reduce the spending and the Budget … Read More
In one of my most recent posts here on Multilingual Search I did a global comparison of Android and iOS by analysing KPIs such as market share, engagement, and profitability. In short, the post concluded that while Android was the … Read More
This blog talks a lot about the opportunities connected with expanding to other markets – but can it work the other way around too? Is it likely that your home market will be “invaded” by marauding businesses who do the … Read More
Today I want to share some numbers for 2011 and fresh data reported from different sources for 2012 that shows unprecedented, double digit growth of RuNet, Russian Internet eco-system, and what potential it presents to those who are willing … Read More
It’s a global world indeed. And it’s getting more global by the minute. But while the realisation that growth is largely being driven by emerging markets is starting to pick up amongst business execs, going global can seem daunting. Indeed, … Read More
It is all very well the international SEO community rattling on about Hreflang tags and the like – but if you are a global marketer what are your real options? Global SEOs face a daily conflict between their own internal … Read More
Global Android growth is quite mind-boggling. About a month ago Andy Rubin, the father of Android, stated that 900,000 Android devices were being activated every single day. 900,000 – take a minute to let that number sink in. Obviously, such … Read More
This is far from the first post about astonishing Facebook-growth, nor will it be the last. But if you are to believe relatively recent data released by comScore, Facebook user numbers and engagement in South America are truly out of this … Read More
