Marchex Provides September 2006 Data from Beta Launch of Local and Vertical Web Sites.SEATTLE Seattle (sēăt`əl), city (1990 pop. 516,259), seat of King co., W Wash., built on seven hills, between Elliott Bay of Puget Sound and Lake Washington; inc. 1869. -- Marchex, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MCHX) (NASDAQ:MCHXP), today announced additional follow up data and trends associated with its May 30, 2006 launch of 29 local and vertical Web sites that feature integrations from Marchex's search technology and content aggregation engine, Open List (www.openlist.com). Selected results and trends from the beta Web sites are as follows and represent data for the full month of September September: see month. 2006 versus data for the average of the months of March, April and May 2006, which were the three months prior to launch. Marchex sites www.90210.com and www.lasvegasvacations.com were included in the initial beta launch, but were excluded from this data analysis due to certain unique characteristics and other testing initiatives. The information below is based on internal company logs and databases: * Pageviews: Pageviews to these beta Web sites increased more than 300% for the month of September 2006 over the average pageviews for the months of March, April and May 2006. Specifically, pageviews for the month of September increased more than 400% over the months of March and April, and 200% over the month of May. * Revenue: Revenue from these beta Web sites increased more than 90% for the month of September 2006 over the average revenue for the months of March, April and May 2006. Specifically, revenue for the month of September increased more than 80% over the months of March and May, and 100% over the month of April. * Traffic Referrals: Prior to the launch, Marchex believes that these beta Web sites did not receive a material amount of traffic from search engine referrals or links from other Web sites. For the month of September 2006, referring traffic to the beta Web sites is as follows: 10% from natural / algorithmic al·go·rithm n. A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps. search engines; with the remainder principally from direct type-in traffic Web traffic that is generated by users typing a generic domain name directly into the browser's address line, rather than clicking on a result from a search engine. Web addresses (domain names) that are general in nature are highly desired, not only for Web sites that offer such products or bookmarks; * Search Keywords Keywords are the words that are used to reveal the internal structure of an author's reasoning. While they are used primarily for rhetoric, they are also used in a strictly grammatical sense for structural composition, reasoning, and comprehension. : Data indicates that referring traffic to the beta Web sites from natural / algorithmic search engines was driven by more than exact match search queries. For the month of September 2006, an average beta Web site generated algorithmic traffic from search engine referrals resulting from 60 unique search keywords or keyword (1) A word used in a text search. (2) A word in a text document that is used in an index to best describe the contents of the document. (3) A reserved word in a programming or command language. 1. phrases. For example, natural / algorithmic search traffic to www.sushibar.com was generated by more than 125 unique search keywords or keyword phrases. "The progress of these beta Web sites continues to validate To prove something to be sound or logical. Also to certify conformance to a standard. Contrast with "verify," which means to prove something to be correct. For example, data entry validity checking determines whether the data make sense (numbers fall within a range, numeric data our belief that adding utility to our Web sites will increase overall traffic, usage and revenue," said Peter Christothoulou, Marchex Chief Strategy Officer. "With our Open List integrations, we have been able to convert single-page Web sites of static links into rich, dynamic, multi-page destinations. Our beta Web sites are crawlable by search engines and, therefore, create more opportunities for users to access these Web sites while providing more advertising inventory for Marchex to sell via its search marketing programs. Given the strong results of our tests, we plan to roll out Open List content to the majority of our Web sites in 2007." A full list of the 29 vertical and local Web sites that made up this beta test A test of new or revised hardware or software that is performed by users at their facilities under normal operating conditions. Beta testing follows alpha testing. Vendors of packaged software often offer their customers the opportunity of beta testing new releases or versions, and the group, in addition to www.90210.com and www.lasvegasvacations.com, can be found below. The above results and trends are not necessarily indicative indicative: see mood. of future results and trends.
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About Marchex, Inc. Marchex (www.marchex.com) is a technology driven search and media company focused on vertical and local online traffic. Specifically, the company is focused on search marketing, local search, and direct navigation navigation, science and technology of finding the position and directing the course of vessels and aircraft. Early Navigational Techniques In ancient times, mariners navigated by the guidance of the sun and stars and landmarks along the coast. . Marchex's platform of integrated performance-based advertising and search marketing services enables merchants to efficiently market and sell their products and services across multiple online distribution channels, including search engines, product shopping engines, directories and selected Web sites. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, certain statements and expectations regarding the asset acquisition, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed dis·close tr.v. dis·closed, dis·clos·ing, dis·clos·es 1. To expose to view, as by removing a cover; uncover. 2. To make known (something heretofore kept secret). in our forward- looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward- looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. There are a number of important factors that could cause Marchex's actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements which are described in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent periodic report and registration statement filed with the SEC. We disclaim dis·claim v. dis·claimed, dis·claim·ing, dis·claims v.tr. 1. To deny or renounce any claim to or connection with; disown. 2. To deny the validity of; repudiate. 3. any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements. |
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