MySpace gets more hits than Google

Posted on Saturday, July 15 2006 @ 4:43 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

The popular social networking site MySpace receives more visitors than any other US website, including Yahoo, Google and MSN.

According to the Hitwise report, MySpace accounted for 4.46% of all Internet visits in the US for the week ending 8 July. MySpace is leading the pack for the first time and was able to surpass long-time leader Yahoo Mail, which Hitwise ranks second with a share of 4.42%. The Yahoo main site is third with a share of 4.25%, followed by Google with 3.89%, MySpace Mail with 2.85%, MSN Hotmail with 2.39% and MSN with 1.92%.

Hitwise also reports MySpace dominates the social networking site market with a 79.9% market share. More details at TG Daily.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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