9 Internet Marketing Statistics from the Business World

We’re all focused on the non-profit space, but some times it’s good to take a look at how the internet is being used on a broader scale. It helps give us perspective and challenges our thinking which leads to potentially making decisions differently.

So here’s a few recent stats for you to chew on …

1. 78% of Internet users conduct product research online.
2. 78% of business people use their mobile device to check email.
3. 40% of US smartphone owners compare prices on their mobile device while in-store, shopping for an item.
4. 91% of email users have unsubscribed from a company email they previously opted-in to.
5. 84% of 25-34 year-olds have left a favorite website because of intrusive or irrelevant advertising.
6. 57% of businesses have acquired a customer through their company blog.
7. 67% of B2B companies and 41% of B2C companies have acquired a customer through Facebook.
8. The number of marketers who say Facebook is “critical” or “important” to their business has increased 83% in just 2 years.
9. Companies that blog get 55% more web traffic.

You can find sources to all of the above stats along with a boatload more eye-popping facts, figures, and how-to’s here.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Frank Barry

Frank Barry, formerly worked at Blackbaud helping nonprofits use the Internet for digital communication, social media, and fundraising. He’s worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, InTouch Ministries, Heifer Int’l, University of Notre Dame and University of Richmond. Along with writing for industry publications like Mashable and Social Media Today, Frank facilitates discussions, presents solo sessions and organizes panels for industry conferences such as NTC, SXSW, BBCon and numerous others. When he’s out and about he enjoys talking to interesting people about how they are changing the world – check out his interviews. Say Hi on Twitter – @franswaa or Google+