The world is said to end on Friday the 21st of December 2012, and this end of the world Google search chart explores Or get invaded by Aliens, suffer a Nuclear Meltdown or get smacked by a solar flare/asteroid. If you’ve Googled “Mayans 2012” or “December 2012” you will have been bombarded by millions of sites explaining how and why doomsday is approaching.
Online marketers have caught on and a lot of Apocalyptic sites that peddle survival gear, advice or services now dominate the first few pages of Google. Social Media Ltd. decided to do a little research into keyword volume and the impact that these websites and blogs are having around the world, resulting in this slightly alarming infographic.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Apocalyptic Search Volume
- Opportunity for online marketers to capitalize on the increased search volume and create targeted advertising campaigns.
- Survival Gear E-commerce
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to establish an e-commerce platform specializing in survival gear and related products.
- Doomsday Preparedness Services
- Potential for businesses to offer specialized services and consultations for individuals and communities preparing for doomsday scenarios.
Sectors Adopting This
- Online Marketing
- Businesses in the online marketing industry can focus on developing strategies and techniques to maximize visibility in the doomsday search market.
- E-commerce
- E-commerce platforms can cater to the growing demand for survival gear and capitalize on the trend of doomsday prepping.
- Consulting Services
- Consulting firms can specialize in providing doomsday preparedness services to individuals, organizations, and communities seeking guidance and support.
