The Dot Com Era is Back
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The Dot Com Era Returns
Summary:
A recent article, "Internet use threatens to overtake TV in Canada," highlights the growing dominance of online marketing over traditional media sources in Canada. This shift has already taken hold in the U.S., where it is an established fact.
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In today's digital landscape, the rise of online marketing is transforming the way businesses reach consumers. A recent article titled "Internet use threatens to overtake TV in Canada" underscores this significant shift, which is already a reality in the United States.
Thomas Mucha of Business 2.0 explains how people are now spending more time online than watching TV. This trend presents a lucrative opportunity for marketers, as consumers are just a click away from making purchases. According to a study by Jupiter Research, over 75% of companies using the internet for advertising express confidence in their return on investment. This confidence fuels spending across key online ad sectors: paid search, display ads, classified ads, and rich media.
While the Ipsos Reid study suggests radio in Canada is losing more ground than TV, it too may soon be overshadowed by internet usage.
Mucha predicts that by 2010, 40% of total advertising spending will be dedicated to paid advertisements on platforms like Google, Yahoo, and MSN, amounting to an estimated $19 billion annually. This intense competition among search engines is driven by the desire to capture the largest market share and, consequently, the most revenue.
The question arises: what about smaller businesses? Will they be squeezed out by giants like GM who can afford to outbid on keywords? Although challenges exist, especially with rising costs per click similar to gasoline prices, professional and relevant websites will still find a place in search engine results. Businesses need to build their online presence now to stay competitive.
Google currently leads as the top search engine, but new sites often face challenges such as the "sandbox" effect, which puts them in a probationary period to evaluate user engagement and backlinks. Rand Fishkin, at the Search Engine Strategies conference, learned that Google applies this to ensure only quality sites gain prominence.
There is speculation that Yahoo! or MSN might adopt similar techniques to curb spam, potentially affecting new SEO efforts. Fishkin advises launching projects or holding sites now, as the web environment remains friendly to new sites but will grow increasingly competitive.
While this feels reminiscent of the early Dot Com era, today's landscape differs significantly. Unlike 2000, when consumer online spending was low and confidence lacking, Jupiter’s study shows that 73% of American internet users have made online purchases, with four out of five responding to online ads.
This resurgence of the Dot Com era is marked by greater consumer confidence and a more robust online marketplace, setting the stage for continued growth and evolution.
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