The Internet is full of information. According to the infographic created by TheRoxor, the Internet has over 1.9 billion users and 5 million terabytes worth of data. A huge chunk of data, comes from social-networking sites, wikis, news sites and blogs. This data is increasing exponentially as Internet users can create content even when they are on the move.
My first observation: With so much content on the web, we need organizers to help us congregate and/or analyze these data. That is why companies like Sprout Social, Twezr and KISSmetrics are created to fill the gap. Even search could be redefined, as Blekko, an upcoming search engine, is attempting to make search more customizable with its slashtags. The dollars will come if you are able to make data more searchable, consumable and understandable.
My second observation: The Internet has a strong social layer, dominated by Facebook and Twitter. Everything else is built on top of it, like blogs, email, marketplace, games and eBook. To create a strong digital product, the social element can’t be missed. The debate whether social media could work is long over. As Facebook and Twitter grow larger in user base, the need for social integration is becoming increasingly important. So, embrace it.
My third observation: Asia is a huge market. It may not be ready for investment now but soon it will. If you’re keen to ride on Asia’s robust growth in the future, start now. Start by learning the culture and making new connections. LinkedIn and Penn Olson (yes us, the bloggers) are good places to start with. It will help a lot in the long run.
Enjoy the infographic and let us know if you have any other observations to add.
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