March 5, 2007
JWord Announces Partnership with Unique CGM Site PingKing
- JWord
Tokyo – March 5, 2007 - - GMO Internet Group company JWord, the company that operates the Japanese keyword search service of the same name, last month introduced JWord links to CGM* site PingKing operated by the company Web 2.0.
PingKing is a CGM site featuring bookmarks and reviews through which user groups can share information of interest. Each user has a page where they can publish and comment on their interests (articles, movies, products), and share them with other users. Users can expand the information on their pages by selecting from the Favorites list of other users or from a list of popular links. The site allows the user to conveniently register, share and collect information.
JWord is a search service through which companies register keywords including artist names as well as product and company names.
Now when users enter a JWord registered keyword into the PingKing search box, a link to the JWord registered site is displayed in the search results marked by a red J symbol. The user can then simply click on the link for quick access to the official site. JWord registered links will also be displayed when the user selects a keyword from the PingKing current topics list.
JWord will continue to form partnerships like the one with PingKing that make searching the Internet more convenient and more enjoyable at the same time as working to further expand the JWord network and provide users with better access to information on the Internet.
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 searches by entering a company name, product name or other word directly into their browser’s address bar in Japanese. Over 39 million users have installed the JWord (our own estimates 2007/1/31) plug in on over half of all computers in Japan.
JWord also has partnerships with a number of major portal services including Yahoo! JAPAN, BIGLOBE and Excite.
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 networks). *Source: Household access in November 2006, NetView AMS JP, Nielsen/NetRatings
Related Links (All links are to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
PingKing: http://www.pingking.jp/
PingKing: http://www.pingking.jp/
Media Inquiries
JWord Inc. Public Relations
E-mail: [email protected]
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: [email protected]
*CGM (Consumer Generated Media): Media generated through the accumulation of information transmitted by the user. Users can share their experiences and impressions on common likes and interests thus providing a place on the web for users to gather valuable information. It is also recognized by business as a valuable tool for improving market perception of a product.
**Source: Household access in November 2006, NetView AMS JP, Nielsen/NetRatings
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 provide web hosting, e-commerce tools, domain registration, Internet advertising, online securities trading and a host of other services to over 22 million individual and 550 000 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.
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Company Name
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Eihyou Ou
Kaiin Shin
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Business Description
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■JWord (Japanese search keywords)
■Technology license business
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Capital
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￥233,500,000 (including ￥95.63 million additional paid-in capital)
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WEB2.0 Inc.
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Company Name
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WEB2.0 Inc. http://webtwo.co.jp/
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Address
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2-43-15 Tomigaya, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Kaoru Hayashi
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Business Description
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■Marketing and operation of CGM site, PingKing
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Capital
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￥100, 000, 000
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GMO Internet Inc.
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Company Name
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(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Masatoshi Kumagai
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Business Description
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■Internet Use Support (Infrastructure)
■Internet Advertising Support (Media)
■Internet Finance
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Capital
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￥7,148,290,000
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