Local Search Consumer Survey Data – #DMS09

Steve Marshall of BIA Kelsey Group is going over some consumer research re local search.  Some of the key points:

• 16% of consumers use Social Networking Sites as a Source for Local Shopping Info
• 47% think ratings or testimonials from users of a product or service is very important, up from 40% two years ago
• 18% of those surveyed have submitted a written review
• Types of businesses searched for in past 6 months from a mobile device: 43% search for restaurants, 37% for movies, 35% for retail stores, 32% for banks/atms, 27% for hotel/lodging
• 25% of those surveyed want to locate friends nearby on their mobile device