Trends In Local Search Patterns

People looking for a local service have shown the following trend:
http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=1017

Domestically, the Real.com Network jumped nine spots to number 24 in April, drawing more than 23 million visitors, a 25-percent increase from March. On a global basis, the Real.com Network ranked number 13, according to comScore World Metrix.
http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=854

More and more people going online to find services and buying property.

Market you inspection company with these trends in mind and let the river float your boat… :cool:

Google and Yahoo about even, interesting John, thanks!

Several studies show that Internet Yellow Pages (IYP) have
a higher ratio of active buyers than those who are
just searching on the internet.

So even though IYP are lower in actual usage, they have
a higher ratio of people ready to buy something. This
raises thier potential to a higher degree than the numbers
reflected in the above article.

Good post John.

yes it is very interesting.
How many read the paper online? I know I do every morning!