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What We Searched For Most In 2014

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What We Searched For Most In 2014

By Justin Lester

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Every year Google produces a list of the most searched for terms via their search engine, so we thought we would share it.

Google’s Top Ten U.S. Trending Searches

  1. Robin Williams
  2. World Cup
  3. Ebola
  4. Malaysia Airlines
  5. Flappy Bird
  6. ALS Bucket Challenge
  7. ISIS
  8. Ferguson
  9. Frozen
  10. Ukraine

Google’s Top “What is?” Searches

  1. What is Ebola?
  2. What is ALS?
  3. What is ISIS?
  4. What is Bitcoin?
  5. What is Asphyxia?
  6. What is Gmaergate?
  7. What is WhatsApp?
  8. What is MERS?
  9. What is Hamas?
  10. What is Airdrop?

Google’s Top Ten Global Trending Searches

  1. Robin Williams
  2. World Cup
  3. Ebola
  4. Malaysia Airlines
  5. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
  6. Flappby Bird
  7. Conchita Wurst
  8. ISIS
  9. Frozen
  10. Sochi Olympics

So there you have it, unfortunately the sudden and unexpected passing of Robin Williams was the most searched for term overall but on a more positive note there were a few searches which generated much needed awareness and understanding (Ebola and ALS).

  • Google News, Our Blog
Written by Justin Lester
Justin is an innovative entrepreneur who transformed the South African SEO landscape. By the age of 24, he had already launched and successfully exited two online startups in London, gaining invaluable experience that propelled him to the iGaming sector. His visionary approach to SEO and Paid Media led to the founding of Ruby Digital in 2012, a first-in-class digital agency that has redefined the industry with cutting-edge strategies. Under Justin’s leadership, Ruby Digital has earned a reputation for delivering cutting-edge strategies that drive measurable growth for clients. The agency has received numerous accolades, including being named South Africa’s top SEO and PPC agency, and ranking among the Top 20 Best Places to Work in South Africa by The Sunday Times.  As an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO), Justin shares his entrepreneurial journey and expertise with fellow business leaders. He also served as a guest lecturer at the University of Cape Town (UCT), where he inspired the next generation of marketers and entrepreneurs with his deep knowledge of SEO and business development.
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