According to search engine optimisation (SEO) firm Hobo, offline firms "spend millions" on doing market research.
It noted that they are willing to invest large sums to "understand market demand and market opportunities"
Firms based on the internet can achieve this using some of the free keyword tools and paid keyword research services available online.
"In addition to those types of tools lots of other data points can be included as part of your strategy," the company claimed.
Among these are data from web analytics tools, running AdWords campaigns and competitive research tools.
Earlier this month, a HighPosition.net blog noted that one of the keys to SEO and search marketing is working out which keywords are the most relevant to a website.
The writer of the blog said the results with the highest volumes are not necessarily the most important and that those optimising their website should consider both broad and exact keyword matches.
Considering which search terms are likely to be used by internet users is also an important aspect of optimising an online portal, it was claimed. ADNFCR-2033-
