Searches on Google have increased 41% in March 2006, compared to March 2005, according to a report by Nielson/NetRatings. Searches on Yahoo increased 47% and on MSN Search increased 9%.


Searches on Google have increased 41% in March 2006, compared to March 2005, according to a report by Nielson/NetRatings. Searches on Yahoo increased 47% and on MSN Search increased 9%.

In the month of March, Google’s search market share increased 2%, Yahoo’s increased 1%. Google accounts for 49% of all searches, Yahoo for 22% and MSN Search for 11%.

Michael Lanz, Vice President of Search Industry Solutions at Nielson/NetRatings, said: “As the recognized leaders in the search market, Google and Yahoo! continue to gain ground as new features, such as instant search suggestions and video search, heighten loyalty among their users. To compete, other search providers must be equally innovative and build consumer trust in their search results.” [Source]

To view the complete reporty by Nielson/NetRatings, click here.

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