Facts and data about search engines...
FACTS AND DATA ABOUT SEARCH ENGINES
FACT:
There are over 606 million people on the Internet today. Internet usage is growing exponentially, approximately doubling each year.
NUA Internet Surveys, Sept. 2002 & Matrix Information and Directory Services
FACT:
The Internet is a big place. There are more than 4 billion pages on the Internet, with 7 million new pages being added each day.
Cyveillance, Jul. 2000
FACT:
More than 80% of U.S. Internet users use search engines to find information.
Pew Internet & American Life, Jul. 2002
FACT:
Online retail sales in the US surpassed $45 billion in 2002. 55% of online purchases were made on sites found through search listings.
E-Commerce Times, Feb, 2003 & InternetNews, Feb. 2001
FACT:
Search position matters. 16% of Internet users only look at the first few search results, and 56% don't look beyond page two.
CyberAtlas, Nov. 2002
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