Internet Explorer has gotten some negative publicity lately, with some security issues and related troubles. Internet Explorer has long been known as one of the most used web browsers available, but could that be changing? How many people continue to use Internet Explorer? And what issues are important to them when choosing a browser?
BLOG ARCHIVE: ALL POSTS FOR April 2014
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Amazon Survey: New Products and Services Represent Company’s GrowthWeb giant Amazon reported strong quarterly growth this week after a series of big announcements, including a new streaming device and increased content for it’s instant video service. The amount of products and services offered by Amazon has increased steadily over the past several years. Just how many people patronize the web giant and how much are those numbers increasing? |
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Consumer Confidence Survey: Economic Outlook Slowly ImprovingThe US economy continues to struggle, but many people have noticed some positive signs in recent months. Consumer confidence continues to be a major issue though, as people’s perception of the economy might impact their buying decisions. How do consumers feel about the current economic conditions? And how might consumer confidence impact behavior? |
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Instagram Explore Survey: Tailored Content Could Interest Most UsersThe Instagram Explore tab is reportedly going through some changes. The tab currently displays photos that are popular among all users, but soon it will begin displaying photos that are more tailored to users’ individual interests based on photos they have liked in the past. Are users interested in an Explore tab with photos tailored to their interests? And how many people visit this tab now? |
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Netflix Price Survey: Small Price Increase Could Lead to Loss of CustomersNetflix has announced tentative plans to raise monthly subscription prices for new users by a couple of dollars. Existing customers will be able to keep the same rate for a longer time period, but not indefinitely. What do current users think about the price of Netflix? And is price an issue for potential new customers? |
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New Technology Survey: Vast Majority Expect Future ImprovementsNew technology is continually changing the way we do just about everything. Tech companies are constantly trying to come up with the newest, most innovative gadgets for consumers. But how often do people actually purchase these tech products? And how much would they say technology has impacted their lives? |
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Nearby Friends Survey: More Than Half Could Be Interested in New Facebook FeatureFacebook recently announced a new location-based feature for its mobile apps called Nearby Friends. It will allow users to see which of their friends who have the location feature activated are nearest to their current location. Location apps and features have grown in recent years, but how many might be interested in using Facebook’s Nearby Friends feature? |
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Kill Switch Survey: Theft More Concerning Than ProminentThe majority of cell phone manufacturers have reportedly agreed to integrate “kill switch” features, designed to shut phones down in case of theft, to their devices. Many people think that if this feature is available on all mobile devices, it will greatly decrease the amount of theft. So just how big of a problem is cell phone theft? And do people like the idea of a kill switch? |
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Email Newsletters Survey: Amount of Subscribers Holding SteadyThe methods businesses use to communicate with consumers are continually evolving. But email newsletters have been a mainstay for many companies for years. While social media and mobile technology have had some impact on this market, the email newsletter remains a strong part of the online marketing mix. How many people still subscribe to email newsletters from their favorite brands? And how often do these emails actually convert into sales? |
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Heartbleed Survey: Majority Changed Passwords Because of Security IncidentThe recent Heartbleed Bug online security incident has a lot of internet users concerned. Many have already considered online security to be an important issue, and even more had to change their passwords or take other security actions because of the bug. So just how much did Heartbleed impact people’s opinions about online security? |
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Tax Day Survey: Most Filed Well Ahead of DeadlineToday is the deadline for Americans to submit their 2013 income tax returns on time. Tax day is always a major event brought up by news outlets and stores offering sales for people to spend their tax refunds. But many people have already submitted their returns well before the deadline. How many people have waited until tax day this year compared with previous years? |
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Google Glass Survey: Few Taking Advantage of Product ReleaseGoogle is releasing its Google Glass headgear device to the general public for one day only this week. The company is selling the wearable computer, which until this point has only been available to select “explorers,” for $1,500. How many people plan to take advantage of the offer from Google? And what do they think about the product and its price tag? |
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Airbnb Survey: Few Have Used Website, More InterestedLodging rentals website Airbnb has been getting some added attention lately. With the rising cost of traveling, more and more people are looking for ways to save money. And online searches for lodging have been increasing for years. Now, even Warren Buffet has expressed interest in working with the company, which gives users the opportunity to connect with others and rent anything from homes to rooms to private islands. How many people have used Airbnb or similar services? And how many would be interested in doing so in the future? |
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Job Growth Survey: Some Job Seekers Noticing Increased OpportunitiesA report released by the Labor Department this week suggests that there are more job openings today than there have been at any point since the beginning of 2008. But with many people still feeling the effects of the recession, this job growth might not be quite enough of an improvement. Have people noticed any increase in job opportunities or improvement in the unemployment situation in their communities? |
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Wi-Fi Speed Survey: Users Increasing But Happy With Current SpeedsNew technology is in the works to help increase wi-fi speeds in homes and public spaces where more than one device is used at a time. Wi-fi speed has become especially relevant since mobile devices have increased among consumers who then constantly use wi-fi in a variety of places. So how do people feel about current wi-fi speeds and how many people could this change affect? |
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Small Business Survey: Consumers Appreciate Economic Impact of Buying LocalA local coffee shop is about to take the place of Starbucks in NYC’s Grand Central Station. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is attempting to keep the station unique by integrating more small businesses in place of large nationwide chains. How do consumers feel about small business? And will they go out of their way to support them when possible? |
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GrubHub Survey: Traditional Ordering Still Most PopularRestaurant ordering platform GrubHub has given people around the US different ways to order food from local restaurants for takeout and delivery. And after a successful IPO, even more people are considering the impact the company could have on the restaurant industry. So how many consumers have used GrubHub or similar services to order food? And how might it impact more traditional ordering methods. |
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Amazon Fire TV Survey: Not Many Own Similar DevicesAmazon just announced the release of its latest streaming and gaming device, Amazon Fire TV. The device enables HDTVs to access internet programming like its Amazon Prime Instant Video streaming service. How many people are interested in the new device and in video streaming in general? And how might video streaming be impacting more traditional cable TV? |
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Gmail Survey: Email Platform Continuing to Gain PopularityGoogle’s email platform, Gmail, made its official debut ten years ago. The platform changed the way many people used email, with features like search and storage. So just how big of an impact has Gmail had on email users? How many people use the platform and how satisfied are they with it? |
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GM Recall Survey: Safety Considered Very Important IssueGeneral Motors is currently dealing with some controversy over a delayed recall of some of its vehicles. Safety is an extremely important issue for many car buyers, and this controversy could impact GM’s standing with some customers if not handled correctly. But just how much do safety issues and recalls impact consumer opinions? |
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Social Circles Survey: Young People More Likely to Use Smaller Social AppsSocial media users, particularly teens and young adults, have reportedly been migrating to smaller social sites and apps. Social giants like Facebook and Twitter, while not losing many users altogether, have lost some popularity in favor of platforms that allow for smaller social circles like Snapchat, Vine, and WhatsApp. How have these apps and platforms impacted larger social media sites? |