Local search seems to be the claim to fame these days, however, in a recent release by the Associated Press on China’s ever increasing number of internet users, it’s a smart idea to be ready for global exposure of your web site.

“China’s online population grew by 23.4 percent last year to 137 million people, about 10 percent of its 1.3 billion population” — Associated Press

The web has always been world wide, however, now the ability to do business and reach a new, ever growing amount of consumers has finally been recognized.

Businesses that are looking to sustain in 2009 should definitely consider extending their global reach as it were.  A strong combination of effective search marketing will boost sales and visibility across global marketing channels if businesses develop a well crafted search marketing strategy.

B2B service sectors can really benefit from this new reach, as Chinese business extends its reach to the US global market, the need for local business relationships will develop.

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