1) Search engine usage in the US is widespread, with 75% of the population using the internet and 91% of those using search engines. Mobile search is growing rapidly.
2) Local searches and mobile searches that have a local intent are common, making up 20% and 40% of searches respectively.
3) Google maintains a dominant 83% market share over other search engines like Yahoo.
32. Implications
Implications:
• Google threatened and has to improve it’s VR game
• Enormous amount of new competition and new results. Big
opportunity for video content, journalism, podcasts.
• Recipes
• How-to
• Technical and Medical
What should you be thinking about now?
• Ones with Closed Captions embedded will be first
• Ensure scripts use keywords
• Plan content based on top searches or highest drop off in
conversion rates
State of Search
* NYT March 2012
37. What you should be thinking about
• Go Mobile Now!
• Budget for local enhancements if applicable
for you
• Ajribu8on and the full marke8ng mix
• Increase focus on conversion rate
• Develop unique, engaging content
• Connect on a personal, social level with
your customers
State of Search