Internet marketing statistics query?
I am new to internet marketing and to satisy my curiosity I would be grateful for information on any of the following please:
do you know:
- the number of people joining the internet
- the number of people who take part in internet marketing and then leave
- the profile of people who buy, people who don’t etc
Any information relating to internet usage or internet marketing would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Well as far as the number of people joining the internet is concerned, all I know for a fact is that there are currently more than 1 billion internet users worldwide and that this number is growing at an astronomical rate. You can get the exact statistics here: http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
It is said that the internet will be generating revenue in the trillions of dollars in a couple of years’ time. So you’re at the right place at the right time if you want to start an internet business.
Sadly it has to be said that the internet is loaded with scams, con artists and people who are going all out to rip unsuspecting newbies off, in every way they can. This is the reason why 95% of potential internet marketers throw in the towel after just 12 months on line.
At the same time it also has to be said that there are many legitimate opportunities out there in every niche imaginable.
It is very hard to say something about the profile of buyers etc because this ranges tremendously from youngsters to senior citizens, from freebee seekers to people who are willing to pay good money for good information. It all depends on what market you are in.
The best advice I can give you is to be cautious and to do proper research before you endeavour on this road.
You might also be interested to have a look at this site:
http://www.onestopmarketingtools.com
They give away a complete webmasters resource kit at no charge, which I have found extremely helpful to get the ball rolling for me in the internet marketing arena.
Hope this was helpful!