Internet usage surges in Africa

According to a recent survey by the online news portal All Africa, internet usage in Africa is growing faster than any other region in the world. The largest numbers of internet users include Egypt with 5 million users online, South Africa (3.6 million) and Morocco (3.5 million). The numbers don't include people using internet cafes, so may be higher than estimated in the survey. South Africa has the highest number of internet service providers or ISPs, which at nearly half a million is more than the rest of the African nations put together. It's not clear how many internet users in Africa are just surfing the web and reading emails, or buying online. It's clear though that the rapid growth of internet users will eventually be reflected in an increased demand for online purchasing and the growth of E-commerce in general. In the coming years, it will be vital for E-commerce sites to get a share of this new business by increasing their presence on the web via search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimisation (SEO). Digital Marketing are a South African company that has had clients from the USA and UK, giving us a head start on other companies offering internet marketing service in South Africa. We have experienced, skilled staff and have a track record in some of the most difficult markets in the world. To find out about our SEO and SEM services in South Africa, use our online enquiry form, or join our internet marketing discussion forum.