One of the growing age groups on the Internet is the over 50s, causing a huge increase in demand for net services catering for older users.
The UK Online Measurement Company (UKOM) discovered in its latest study that Britain’s internet audience rose from 36.9 million last year to 38.8 million in May, with more than half of these new users being aged 50 or older. The new users also consisted of more men than women, with men over 50 accounting for 30% of the 1.9 million new users.
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June, 2010
Over 50s age group enjoys online growth
Posted June 30th, 2010
One of the growing age groups on the Internet is the over 50s, causing a huge increase in demand for net services catering for older users.
The UK Online Measurement Company (UKOM) discovered in its latest study that Britain’s internet audience rose from 36.9 million last year to 38.8 million in May, with more than half of these new users being aged 50 or older. The new users also consisted of more men than women, with men over 50 accounting for 30% of the 1.9 million new users.
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Visualsoft client Goofbay recognised
Posted June 29th, 2010
The popularity and usefulness of Visualsoft client Goofbay.com continues to grow as last week it was recognised as one of the most useful eBay snipers by one of the leading financial websites.
According to the Market Financial, Goofbay.com is one of the most useful eBay tools for both buyers and sellers.
Market Financial reported that Goofbay's eBay sniper and auction sniper were great tools for buyers. It also stated that Goofbay.com, which was built by our award-winning team of...
PayPal report says online retail sales to increase 36%
Posted June 29th, 2010
A PayPal study has noted that we could see a 36% increase in online retail sales over the next 18 months.
The study, which is the second annual PayPal Online Retail Report, said eCommerce could grow by more than a third compared with in-store sales which would rise by 1%.
Conducted by Experian, the study revealed that shoppers might visit an eCommerce website in order to save money, rather than go to town and purchase things.
Customers are turning to buying online because they are...
eCommerce Sales Increase 22%
Posted June 28th, 2010
A recent survey has revealed that the amount of eCommerce sales has grown by 22%.
The increase was at its highest since June 2008, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Index, with the warm weather and bank holiday weekends possibly playing a part in the figures.
The survey also revealed that a 3% development in sales in May compared to April, with consumers spending £4.5 billion.
The Director of Information for the company, Tina Spooner, said: “With recent research suggesting...
Online Marketing team set to grow
Posted June 25th, 2010
Everyone is excited to welcome some new faces to the office over the next few weeks.
Due to our continued expansion, Visualsoft are looking for an Online Marketing Consultant to come and join our award-winning team, and interviews are being held over the next couple of days.
If you or anyone you know maybe interested in joining the North East’s leading eCommerce web specialists then visit Careers for further details.
To apply for this position, please forward your CV...
