For all you people thinking about the value of the web, have a look at these stats then make up your mind!
Over 40 million internet users
- 89% shop online
- 64% will have broadband by end 2008
(Source: EIAA)
UK consumers spent £7.66 billion online in the 10 weeks pre-Christmas 2006
- 50% up on Christmas 2005
- 100% up on Christmas 2004
- 10% of retail sales now take place online
Total sales for 2006 £30.2 billion
(Source: IMRG)
WHY DO ONLINE SHOPPERS LOVE THE INTERNET?
- 70% said it saves time & money
- 89% thought the high street was too full of "inconsiderate" shoppers
- 80% "you can shop whenever you want"
- 70% said it's cheaper
- 70% didn't like carrying heavy shopping bags.
(Source: Visa Survey 2006)