# Doomsday Search Infographics The End of the World Google Search Chart is Intriguing By Pixie Villehart | Published 2012-12-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-world-google-search References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/pixiestix6/end-of-the-world-google-trends-7w1o) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Niche Search Engine Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-explorer.md) - [Time-Traveling Internet Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/search-a-year.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Enhanced Shopping Results](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/search-engine-1.md) - [Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-santa-tracker.md) - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Nuclear Risk Assessments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear-disaster-map.md) - [Digital Personality Tool Quizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-your-doodle.md)