August 30, 2007
- JWord
August 30, 2007
Press Release
JWord Inc.
JWord Launches PocketPet Keyword Page
Tokyo – August 30, 2007 – GMO Internet Group company JWord, the company that operates the Japanese Internet search tool of the same name announces the launch of PocketPet. PocketPet gathers information including definitions, images, moving images and other information related to a keyword on a single easy to read page.
PocketPet
PocketPet gathers information including definitions, images, moving images and other information related to a keyword onto a single easy to read page. The new tool slashes time spent searching through various sites to get information. The most relevant and valuable text and images are collated on one page.
PocketPet and Our Partners
JWord operations have been continually expanding since the JWord service was first established in 2002. This has in part been made possible by increased exposure of official sites and other registered keywords through our many partner companies and through other business tie-ups.
JWord developed PocketPet with the aim of building a new kind of partnership and more cooperative business relationships. We envisage that these will be highly flexible partnerships and our partners can expect to gain a) a new profit source, b) better media usability and c) increased site traffic.
Diagram of Business Relationship
PocketPet Screen Shot
PocketPet Screen Shot
Explanation of the PocketPet Screen Shot
1. Related Links: Displays a list of links to sites related to the keyword.
2. Related Terms: Displays related terms.
3. Images: Displays images related to the keyword, taken from community and other photo sharing sites.
4. Moving Images: A collection of videos related to the keyword gathered from across the Internet. Provides easy access to video files.
5. Word of the Day: Real time ranking of popular keywords.
6. Dictionary: Displays definitions of the keyword.
7. Category Tab: The user clicks on the Recommended Sites, Web Blog or Knowledge to display search results for the relevant keyword in each category.
8. Related Products: When products related to the keyword are available the user can click on this image for direct access to a site where this product can be purchased.
Note: Content may vary according to provider
PocketPet in Use
PocketPet is now available on the WEB Entertainment entertainment tool bar, Tibee. When a search for Tibee is conducted on a search site a search keyword alongside a P symbol is displayed. The user clicks on this keyword to access the PocketPet page.
Notes: Installation of Tibee is required to use this service. On some search sites, when a user clicks on a link and visits a site, a guiding keyword to PocketPet is displayed above Tibee.
Notes: Installation of Tibee is required to use this service. On some search sites, when a user clicks on a link and visits a site, a guiding keyword to PocketPet is displayed above Tibee.
Example) Yahoo! JAPAN Internet Search Results
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Tibee
Tibee is an entertainment tool bar that that provides information and practical content related to the page displayed in an Internet browser.
JWord
JWord Inc. is funded by 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 08/2007).
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 sites. *Source: Household access in November 2006, NetView AMS JP, Nielsen/NetRatings
Media Inquiries
JWord Inc. Public Relations
E-mail: [email protected]
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 and Internet advertising 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) |
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 |