September 4, 2007
- JWord
September 4, 2007
Press Release
JWord Inc.
JWord Announces Partnership with Unique Search Engine SAGOOL
Tokyo – September 4, 2007 – GMO Internet Group company JWord, the company that operates the Japanese Internet search tool of the same name, announces a new partnership with SAGOOL the unique search site by Team Lab Business Development Inc. This week, links to registered JWord information began appearing on the SAGOOL search results page.
The Partnership
JWord has established many industry partnerships and JWord registered information appears in the search results of the majority of search portal sites in Japan. SAGOOL is a unique Japanese search engine product that aims to provide a range of subject-based search experiences. The new partnership will make it possible for SAGOOL users to search JWord from the SAGOOL site. At the same time it serves to expand access to the JWord service and JWord registered information. SAGOOL users will also benefit from increased usability and more comprehensive results listings.
SAGOOL and JWord
When users enter a term into the SAGOOL search window that matches registered JWord information a link to the registered site is displayed in the search results.
Related Links (All links are to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
SAGOOL: http://sagool.jp/
JWord
JWord Inc. receives funding from GMO Internet and Yahoo Japan Corporation. JWord is a simple and convenient Internet search service through which users can conduct a search by entering a company name, product name or other word in Japanese directly into their browser’s address bar. Over 43 million users have installed the JWord plug-in on over half of all computers in Japan (8/2007).
JWord also has partnerships with a number of major portal services including Yahoo! JAPAN, BIGLOBE, Excite and @nifty. Easy to read symbols like the red J symbol displayed in the search results make it easy for users to access official sites and information related to their keyword. JWord is currently used by over 76%* of all search engine users in Japan including portal site users.
*Source: Household access in November 2006, NetView AMS JP, Nielsen/NetRatings
SAGOOL
SAGOOL is a new type of search engine that employs a unique algorithm. Unlike existing robot-type search engines SAGOOL produces search results that are subjective and reflect the user's interests. This is a search engine for users that want more detailed better quality search results.
Media Inquiries
JWord Inc. Public Relations
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GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
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The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions, Internet advertising and online securities trading to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
JWord Inc.
Company Name | JWord http://www.jword.jp/ |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Hideki Kokaji |
Business Description | ■JWord (Japanese search keywords) ■Technology license business |
Capital | ￥233,500,000 (including ￥95.63 million additional paid-in capital) |
Team Lab Business Development Inc.
Company Name | Team Lab Business Development Inc. |
Address | 3-25-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masakatsu Moriyama |
Business Description | ■Internet service business – planning development and management |
Capital | ￥10,000,000 |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | ■Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) ■Internet Advertising Support (Media) |
Capital | ￥9,651,750,000 |