SEO Market Trends

Statistics for the 2023 & 2024 SEO market trends, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. SEO trend report includes a market forecast to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry trends analysis as a free report PDF download.

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Market Trends of SEO Industry

E-Commerce Segment Expected to Hold Significant Share

  • A marketplace is a location where buyers and sellers can interact. It is a location where one can find diverse brands of things from multiple merchants, shops, or people exhibited on the same platform in the modern online era. There are various partnerships between buyers and sellers under this market's aegis. Many times, the owner of the marketplace does not even hold any stock; instead, the stock is sent straight from the vendor to the customer. In this case, the marketplace owner will merely keep a portion of the sale. There are also hybrid methods where the marketplace operator may hold a portion of the vendor's stock, but other goods are offered exclusively. For example, Marketers might no longer need to rely on conventional SEO.
  • E-commerce SEO aims to enhance an online store's rankings and visibility in search results. It emphasizes optimizing category and product pages, which typically yield the most significant benefits. E-commerce firms can secure placements in more relevant search results by adopting SEO strategies. This, in turn, allows businesses to attract higher-quality traffic, boosting sales and revenue. Numerous activities encompass e-commerce SEO, tailored to each website's unique needs. An essential activity is content creation, designed to address keyword queries made in search engines.
  • Voice search is predicted to alter the search engine environment significantly. Like Apple's Siri, this function is expected to prove popular as people learn to speak directly to their mobile devices while shopping in ways they have never done before. Search results will be precise. Products must have in-depth information and be voice search optimized to easily find and make store inventory available in real-time. Such developments will allow Japanese customers to find the products they are searching for in no time, and this will lead to more buying from e-commerce sites.
  • In the realm of online content, producing valuable content entails delivering insights and information about a firm's product or topic, which genuinely benefits the audience. Such content acts as a conduit between businesses and potential customers, enhancing their understanding of products, services, or the broader industry. For example, consider a firm launching a new tech gadget. Rather than merely enumerating its features, the firm can develop in-depth content elucidating its functionality, advantages, and real-world applications. This approach educates the audience and underscores the firm's expertise and authority in its domain.
  • According to Salesforce Research, Smartphones lead the way in global digital commerce, driving the majority of website visits and online orders. In Q1 2024, smartphones accounted for approximately 77% of global retail site traffic and were instrumental in generating two-thirds of all online shopping orders. Such huge traffic conversion from specific devices would provide an option for the market players to develop new services or for customers to deploy which services to cater to those customers.
SEO Market: Distribution of Retail Website Visits and Orders, in %, By Device, Global, Q1 2024

North America Expected to Hold Significant Share

  • In North America, the search engine optimization services market thrives on rising internet penetration and the widespread use of smartphones. Companies are honing in on region-specific content and mobile optimization to engage local audiences more effectively. The heightened emphasis on user experience underscores the region's robust presence. With search engines favoring sites that load swiftly, are mobile-friendly, and boast quality content, businesses are channeling investments to enhance these critical features.
  • Data from the US Small Business Administration indicates that in 2023, small businesses account for 99.9% of all firms in the US, totaling 33.3 million. Additionally, the Canadian government reports that there are over 1.2 million SMEs operating in Canada. Such a huge number of SMEs in the region would create an opportunity for the market players to develop new solutions or services to capture market share.
  • In July 2024, Stream Companies was certified as a trusted partner in Kia Canada's advanced Dealer Digital Sophistication Program. With over 27 years of expertise in the automotive industry, Stream Companies, a full-service, integrated, data-driven advertising agency, is poised to revolutionize digital marketing strategies for Kia dealerships nationwide.
  • Kia Canada's Dealer Digital Sophistication Program aims to bolster dealers' digital presence, linking them with top-tier names in automotive digital marketing. Stream Companies' role in the SEO Content Marketing Program is set to boost the visibility and authority of Kia dealerships amidst a competitive digital arena.
  • Further, in January 2024, ClientSprint, a prominent Vancouver SEO company, is making a strategic leap into the US market, aiming to extend its celebrated SEO services beyond Canadian borders. Drawing on its established expertise in digital marketing, the agency is poised to introduce its cutting-edge SEO methodologies to American businesses. Having consistently led digital marketing, ClientSprint has honed its Vancouver-centric SEO services to amplify online visibility and catalyze business growth. Staying attuned to the shifting currents of the digital landscape, the agency has tailored its strategies to address the unique challenges of local enterprises.
  • Google, Bing, and other search engines constantly update their algorithms to deliver instant answers, featured snippets, and knowledge graphs directly within the SERPs. This shift focuses on improving user experience by providing swift and accurate query responses. As a result, users are locating their desired information more rapidly and efficiently, frequently bypassing the need to visit a website. Such a trend significantly impacts SEO strategies. Conventional click-through rates are not the only benchmark for online success anymore. Instead, prominence in these zero-click areas is becoming increasingly vital.
 SEO Market :SEO Market : Market CAGR (%), By Region, Global

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