Below, the top 10 search terms by search volume. Data are provided by Hitwise.
| Top 10 Search Terms by Category, Four Weeks Ending March 28, 2009 (%) | |||
| IT and Internet | Automotive Manufacturers | ||
| Search Term | Search Volume | Search Term | Search Volume |
| paypal | 5.92 | toyota | 1.44 |
| paypal.com | 1.42 | honda | 1.35 |
| paypal login | 1.06 | oreilly auto parts | 1.24 |
| people search | 0.85 | ford | 1.08 |
| www.paypal.com | 0.64 | nissan | 1.05 |
| pay pal | 0.53 | harley davidson | 0.99 |
| jbbs 12449 | 0.42 | hyundai | 0.83 |
| experian | 0.35 | honda motorcycles | 0.64 |
| intelius | 0.33 | dodge | 0.58 |
| mris | 0.30 | chevrolet | 0.58 |
| Movies | Net Communities and Chat | ||
| Search Term | Search Volume | Search Term | Search Volume |
| netflix | 2.97 | myspace | 5.24 |
| imdb | 1.44 | 3.95 | |
| netflix.com | 0.55 | myspace.com | 1.75 |
| blockbuster | 0.52 | youtube | 1.72 |
| redbox | 0.46 | facebook login | 1.03 |
| fandango | 0.42 | facebook.com | 0.80 |
| twilight | 0.37 | www.myspace.com | 0.64 |
| natasha richardson | 0.34 | my space | 0.57 |
| movies | 0.33 | you tube | 0.45 |
| watchmen | 0.29 | www.facebook.com | 0.31 |
| Food and Beverage Brands and Manufacturers | Pharmaceutical and Medical Products | ||
| Search Term | Search Volume | Search Term | Search Volume |
| pizza hut | 2.47 | viagra | 0.38 |
| mcdonalds | 1.01 | flu symptoms | 0.29 |
| kashi.com | 0.87 | lyrica | 0.27 |
| mycokerewards.com | 0.80 | cymbalta | 0.26 |
| dominos | 0.75 | chantix | 0.23 |
| starbucks | 0.60 | cialis | 0.23 |
| subway | 0.57 | affordable dentures | 0.23 |
| dunkin donuts | 0.53 | alli | 0.22 |
| mycokerewards | 0.45 | diabetic diet | 0.21 |
| kfc | 0.42 | lexapro | 0.21 |
| Blogs and Personal Web Sites | Broadcast Media | ||
| Search Term | Search Volume | Search Term | Search Volume |
| la salette journey | 0.30 | cnn | 2.98 |
| perez hilton | 0.24 | fox news | 1.95 |
| myspace | 0.20 | cnn.com | 1.20 |
| yahoo 360 | 0.17 | msnbc | 1.18 |
| area codes | 0.16 | bbc news | 0.64 |
| tacoma news tribune | 0.16 | cnn news | 0.61 |
| seeking alpha | 0.15 | news | 0.59 |
| michael savage | 0.14 | bloomberg | 0.57 |
| caring bridge | 0.13 | foxnews | 0.57 |
| just jared | 0.13 | abc news | 0.44 |
| Shopping Rewards and Directories | Travel Destinations and Accommodations | ||
| Search Term | Search Volume | Search Term | Search Volume |
| coupons | 0.44 | hotels.com | 0.50 |
| marlboro.com | 0.32 | disneyland | 0.28 |
| grocery coupons | 0.17 | disney world | 0.26 |
| free samples | 0.16 | carnival cruise | 0.23 |
| consumer reports | 0.16 | trip advisor | 0.18 |
| coupons.com | 0.14 | royal caribbean | 0.18 |
| mycokerewards.com | 0.14 | princess cruises | 0.16 |
| free stuff | 0.13 | motel 6 | 0.14 |
| printable coupons | 0.11 | hotels | 0.14 |
| free coupons | 0.10 | days inn | 0.14 |
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| View: Top 10 Search Terms by Category, Four Weeks Ending February 28, 2009 | |||
Hitwise, a subsidiary of Experian, monitors how more than 25 million Internet users, including 10 million in the United States, interact with over 1 million Web sites across more than 160 industry categories. It collects Internet usage information through a combination of ISP data partnerships and opt-in panels. Data are collected in accordance with local and international privacy legislation and are audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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