Report: Q1 2021 Google trends for course providers

Below is an overview of the top level stats from Google for queries, impressions, clicks and ad depth for online course providers in Q1 2021, compared to Q1 2020. You can access the full Google trends report here.

Top level stats include:

• 11% overall search growth compared to the previous year
• 42% drop in mobile clicks 
• 28% of searches on mobile phones

Metrics snapshot

Click here to read the full report

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Education case studies 

We have lots of experience working with schools, online course providers and universities such as University of East Anglia, University Campus of Football Business, Flying Fish, Middlesex Uni and Chrysalis Courses – check out these case studies.

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Learn more about our education experience on our education marketing page.