3. The Internet without Fear – A Successful Internet Business

A Successful Internet Business with Niall Kelly of SalesJobs.ie – 22 Oct 2008

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We are joined in the studio this week by Niall Kelly of Jobs Online a group of 4 dedicated recruitment websites – and the reason we have Niall, is that this business, now 4 years old, is completely run on the internet.

The show is sponsored by ICS Skills, who bring you Equalskills the fun and exciting way for complete beginners to learn all about using computers and the internet – for young and old.

As we are learning, the internet is part of our lives with over 50% of the population connected.

The internet is driving our lives in so many ways. From the basics such as email and searching for something on Google to podcasts (that means that this program can now be downloaded to listen to on an ipod or your computer) and monitoring your home security.

One of the greatest fears, is fear of the unknown and so it pays to be up to date on not only what you can get from the internet, but also the dangers From viruses, to credit card fraud, pornography to identity theft, the list goes on, at least by being aware, you can take evasive manoeuvres and stay on the safe road.

Facts Section

The TOP TEN websites Ireland

Source: NetBehaviour.ie

Monitrack Research is being launched today, Monday 7th April, 2008:

The TOP TEN most visited websites by Irish Internet users are (in this order):

  • Google.ie
  • Yahoo (any)
  • AerLingus.com
  • Ryanair.com
  • RTE.ie
  • eBay
  • MSN
  • eircom.net
  • iTunes.ie
  • MyHome.ie

Recruitment

In any given month, a full third of the Irish Internet population give consideration to job prospects. Recruitment is a burgeoning and competitive online sector, topped for Internet visitation by IrishJobs.ie with visits by 33% of the online population. Jobs.ie gets 30%, Monster 26%, RecruitIreland.com 25%, PublicJobs.ie 13% and Nixers.ie 9%. Other recruitment websites including, EducationPosts.com, Brightwater.ie and CareersinHealthcare.ie receive between 2% and 6% of all website traffic.

Ireland: Online ad spend is to hit €200m mark.

Presenter: Peter Lawless

Radio Station: Dublin City FM 103.2

Airtime: 22 Oct 2008, 1.30pm – 2pm

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