The Dot Com Era is Back

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The Return of the Dot Com Era

Overview

The article "Internet Use Threatens to Overtake TV in Canada" highlights a growing trend: online marketing is increasingly eclipsing traditional media, a reality already established in the U.S. This shift signals a resurgence reminiscent of the Dot Com era.

Online Media's Rising Influence

According to Thomas Mucha from Business 2.0, people are now spending more time online than watching TV. This trend provides marketers with lucrative opportunities, as consumers are just a click away from making purchases. A study by Jupiter Research reveals that over 75% of companies leveraging internet advertising feel confident about their return on investment. This confidence fuels continued growth in key online advertising domains: paid search, display ads, classified ads, and rich media.

Interestingly, a similar Canadian study by Ipsos Reid indicates radio is losing ground faster than TV, though it could soon fall behind the internet as well.

The Battle for Ad Dollars

Mucha anticipates that by 2010, 40% of advertising spending?"totaling approximately $19 billion annually?"will be directed toward platforms like Google, Yahoo, and MSN. The competition among these search engines is fierce as the most popular one will also be the most profitable.

This raises concerns for smaller businesses. Will they be pushed aside by giants like GM willing to pay for top keywords? The escalating cost per click could become a hurdle. However, search engines must always prioritize indexing relevant websites, favoring professional over spammy sites. It's crucial for businesses to establish and optimize their online presence promptly.

Navigating Search Engine Strategies

Google currently leads as the top search engine, but new sites often encounter a probationary period, dubbed "sandboxing," where their visibility is restricted. As reported by Rand Fishkin at the Search Engine Strategies conference, Google employs this to gauge user reactions and incoming links.

Fishkin advises that similar strategies may be adopted by Yahoo! and MSN to combat spam, presenting challenges for new SEO campaigns. He stresses the importance of launching projects and promotional efforts swiftly, noting that the web environment, though currently accommodating, will become more competitive.

A New Era of Confidence

While reminiscent of the early 2000s Dot Com boom, this resurgence is different. Back then, the lack of consumer confidence in online shopping led to a collapse. Today, a study by Jupiter shows that 73% of American internet users have made online purchases, with four out of five responding to online ads. This renewed confidence sets the stage for sustainable growth in online commerce.

Ultimately, as we enter this new digital era, businesses need to adapt quickly to leverage the growing online marketplace.

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