Five by Five

The top 20 UK internet properties in the UK for October, based on data collected through the comScore World Metrix audience ratings service.

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The Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) has ranked the top 50 online retailers in the UK, in partnership with internet research firm Hitwise

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Over 40.7m people used their phones to browse or download from the mobile internet in Q3 this year, according to the Mobile Data Association (MDA).

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More than three-quarters of internet connections in the UK are broadband, according to new figures.

The findings, from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) indicate that broadband connections in the UK in September now account for 75.2%, up from 72.6% in June.

The ONS research, which surveyed key UK ISPs, revealed that less than a quarter of connections (24.8%) are dial-up.

The number of UK broadband connections has more than trebled over three years, while dial-up connections took 78.2% of the total UK share in September 2003.

The full report can be viewed here (PDF) : http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/inco1106.pdf

The combined UK Usability and Accessibility market was worth £115.2m in 2005, a 28% jump from £90m in 2004. The market will grow by a further 25% in 2006, resulting in a value close to £150m. [E-consultancy, Usability & Accessibility Buyer’s Guide 2006]

Destinations online: Inbound - Spinning a web of home turf

It’s not just international tourism that is making its mark on the web. The inbound tourist boards have also experienced succes through online campaigns, video clips and itinerary planning. Linda Fox finds out how the UK and Ireland are getting on on the act.

On average, internet users spend a quarter of their weekly media time on the internet. [BMRB Internet Monitor, January 2006]

Online travel spending on way to $128 billion

By the year 2011, JupiterResearch says, $128 billion in travel will be sold online in the U.S.

Online Travel’s Future is Now

Trave Ad Network’s CEO explains how web 2.0 is changing the face of online travel, and the benefits this change brings to marketers.

Nearly one in four (23%) UK Internet users send as many or more Instant Messages than they do emails, with the number rising to nearly half (44%) amongst 18-24 year olds. [ICQ, November 2005]