The data describes a selection of mobile website search methods used by U.S. smartphone users. During the December 2014 survey, it was found that 26% of respondents found links to websites in social media apps.
Search (net) | 54 |
Search for specific topic in search engine | 48 |
Search for specific publication | 13 |
In-app links (net) | 35 |
Link in social media app | 26 |
Link in other kind of mobile app | 8 |
Link in news aggregation app (e.g. Flipboard) | 6 |
Recommendation from friends (email, word of mouth) | 29 |
Type in web address from memory | 26 |
Promoted/discussed (net) | 24 |
See website promoted in ad | 10 |
See website discussed on a TV show, article, online | 9 |
See website promoted on a product | 6 |
See website promoted in a store | 4 |
Bookmark sites so I can reach them directly | 20 |
Other | 10 |