Updated Industry Statistics

Here are some updated industry statistics that boosts internet confidence.

• Of all local searches, 8 out of 10 will call or visit a store and 6 out of 10 will make a purchase.
• There are approximately over 1 trillion URLS in the world.
• In 2006 there was an average of 2.7 billion online searches per month. In 2009 there was an average of 32 billion searches per month.
• The first text message was sent in 1992. Today, texts sent and received each day exceed the earth’s total population.
• 44% of small businesses do not have a website.
• 82% of people look online for local products and services.
• 66% of all commerce is conducted online.
• 97% of people research products and services before purchasing.
• When pay-per-click and organic listings share a search results page you can expect:
  - 45% increase in “Call to Action”
  - 45% increase in orders
  - 43% more page views
  - 40% more visitors
  - 38% more time spent on the site