Finding Foreign Search Engines
Quick answers to…
Your Frequently Asked Questions
This is part of a series to answer the questions readers leave on my blog and business directory.
If you have a question you would like to have answered, related to international business development, cross-cultural marketing or international sales communication, simply leave a comment here below and I will get back to you.
Today’s question is:
Where can I find a list of the top foreign search engines for each country I am targeting?
As usual, Google is a good place to start.
When you search for “leading international search engines” you find:
This website gives you all you need to get started.
I think this question actually highlights the barriers we can put up all by ourselves.
The internet is a everyone’s communication tool. It is easy to find factual information for all cultures online. And this question is about facts.
International business is different from what we are used to in our domestic markets. The good business skills you already have to operate in your domestic market will help you in your international markets.
Don’t remain stuck…
Both Google and the telephone will get you over just about any hurdle you come across.
Getting back to your question…
Use the Search Engine Colossus to look up the leading search engines for each of the countries you are targeting. Select as many of search engines as you need to cover a large percentage of your market.
Many international search engines actually use Google’s search algorithms. But not all of them. In some countries, the leading search engines have nothing to do with Google.
Now…
Even if the foreign search engines use Google’s search algorithms you will probably still get better results if you actually register your website with the local country search engines.
At least… this definitely used to be the case.
But Google is improving its international searches. There may be a time in the future when you will not necessarily find any extra benefit from taking the time for foreign submissions.
Even if it is useful to do so today.
If you are actively targeting a specific country, take the time to look up the leading search engines.
Here is what you need to:
- Register your website with the foreign search engine
- Get your website spidered by the foreign search engine
- Get your website associated with your foreign keywords
For each country you are targeting. The submission process may be different.
You need to put in the appropriate information in the forms. Don’t worry, it is not complicated…
But, do not simply have anyone in your company fill out the forms. Be sure to have your web marketing person involved.
It is a good idea to do a preliminary research to note the details required and then think about how you want to fill them in. For example, to decide who your key contact person should be.
Some countries require you to have at least one page on your website in their foreign language. You will need to do this before filling in the submission form. So take a few minutes to review the process.
A little time spent registering your website with foreign search engines increases your international visibility.
Read More On Search Engine Submissions
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Foreign Search Engine Guide• How easy is it to set up an international website? Read about your international communication platform options. |
More To Plan Your International Business Development
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Guide 2 - Plan Your International Sales Road Map |
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Foreign Search Engine Submissions
August 13, 2008 by 
cindy
Last updated 15 September 2008
If you submit your website to foreign search engines you will get better search engine results in foreign markets.
Read more on why you should submit your website to foreign search engines for more international visibility. There are also articles here to show you how to do it.
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Where Can You Find A List Of Foreign Search Engines For The Country You Are Targeting? |
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Easy International Leads
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Knowing How Your Foreign Prospects
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How To Submit Your Website To
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Get Your Website
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How To Submit Your Website
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Remember to also have a look at the articles in the:
Website Internationalization Guide |
Don’t Miss The Whole Story
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This is part of the Get International Clients Business Guide 2
Plan Your International Sales Road MapBe sure to check out the other elements you need to plan your international sales strategy |
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Key Resource Guide
July 26, 2008 by cindy
Last updated 13 August 2008
Here is an unfinished list of resources for international business development. I’ll be adding more to the list, so check back here regularly.
If you have any particular resource information you are interested, just let me know.
These are useful tools and places to get other resources to help you develop your international business today.
How To Start Despite Foreign Languages
Learn how free translation software tools can help you. They are not a miracle solution for your sales communication. But they can get you started with your international market research.
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International market research is easier and faster with free translation software tools find out how to use them here. |
Let Your Foreign Visitors Read Your Website In Their Own Language
Free Translation Widget And WordPress Plugin
You can download the translation widget you see on all Get International Clients articles.
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Free Translation Tools This translation tools available for download here are powered by Google Translate. They are better than most of the other translation tools you can put on your website. |
Make Your Website Visible In Other Countries
Foreign Search Engine Submissions
Read more on why you should submit your website to foreign search engines and how to go about doing it yourself.
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Foreign Search Engine Guide Read more on why you should submit your website to foreign search engines and how to go about doing it yourself. |
Reading And Writing With Non-Latin Characters
How To Get Your Computer To Read Foreign Characters
Are you targeting countries that use non-Latin characters to write?
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How To Get Your Computer To Read Foreign Characters
Are you wondering why your computer is not reading a foreign language? Do you want to write a page or two on your website in a different language character set? |
International Service Providers For Small Budgets
19DollarLogos - Logos With Great Service
If you need a little bit of design, and you are on a budget, check out this logo service in Serbia.
The service is FAST. And best service you can possibly imagine.
They are designing all of the logos for King Business Tools.
If you want need cheap logos from a company used to international customers and audiences, have a look at their selection.
Resources From GIC Readers
All of the resources listed on this page are resources I have used personally.
But I have had several requests for link exchanges and “help” for service providers who would like to reach all Get International Client readers.
The trouble is, I do not always have the opportunity of using or testing everyone else’s products and services.
So…
Although I will continue to only list the resources I can personally vouch for here on this page, I would like to set up a place to help my readers.
Have a look at the links below.
These are products and services other Get International Client readers offer to help your international business expansion. I am sure you will understand that I cannot guarantee any of these in any way.
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