International Business and Technology Blog

France, the 7th largest economy in the world, is one of the most connected nations globally. Nearly 100% of the population are mobile users, and over 90% go online daily. With over 60 million internet users, French consumers spend more than 5 hours online daily. Mobile commerce is growing rapidly, with more than 50% of online transactions made on mobile devices.

France is the 6th largest ecommerce market globally, valued at over $80 billion USD in 2023. Key sectors include fashion, electronics, and home goods, making localized, mobile-optimized websites essential.

Malaysia and Singapore have long been key markets for exporters, thanks to strong historical, social, and trade links with Southeast Asia and the West. With young, tech-savvy populations and expanding middle-income segments, these markets have become even more attractive for businesses looking to grow.

Discover how H2O International, a leader in innovative water filtration solutions, expanded their global reach and enhanced their distributor management with the help of IBT Online. Faced with the challenge of recruiting and managing distributors in Africa and Latin America, H2O International partnered with us to create tailored websites and targeted marketing strategies.

As Guillermo Guzman, Founder & President, remarked, "I highly recommend working with IBT Online. They do have a lot of experience in the field." Read on to see how our Online Global Programs helped H2O International boost their international presence, streamline distributor management, and drive sales growth.

Discover how Afton Scientific, a contract pharmaceutical manufacturer, revolutionized their digital presence and marketing strategy with IBT Online. Facing the challenge of increasing their online visibility and engagement, Afton Scientific partnered with us to redesign their websites and implement targeted marketing campaigns.

As Katherine Brandt, Manager of Marketing and Sales Operations, stated, "IBT Online allowed us to have a more strategic approach and has set us up for a successful future." Read on to learn how our Online Global Programs transformed their digital strategy, driving higher traffic, engagement, and conversions. Read on to learn how our Online Global Programs transformed their digital strategy, driving higher traffic, engagement, and conversions.

At IBT Online, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver sophisticated international online marketing, search engine marketing (SEM), social media marketing, and comprehensive reporting and analytics services. Our integration of technologies from industry leaders including ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google, SproutSocial, SEMRush, LinkedIn, and HubSpot enables us to tailor our marketing strategies and programs to the diverse needs of your global audiences. Underpinning our approach is the expertise and experience of the IBT Online team, whose deep understanding of global markets and digital strategies ensures impactful outcomes for our clients.

Our clients enjoy an impressive annual year-over-year (YOY) export growth rate of over 15%, a testament to the effectiveness of the results (SBA Exporter of the Year Award, Dept. of Commerce E and E Star Awards) we deliver for America’s exporters.

South Africa has establish itself as a very interesting market for US exporters. Not only a mining and resources powerhouse, South Africa's population is well connected and ready to do business with US companies. With a large population of English speakers, and over 30 million daily internet users, it is a great market to enter for exporters!

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and transact your business in South Africa. 

At IBT Online, we have a clear mission as we set out to help exporters leverage online tools to expand their global footprint.

Representing the fourth generation of family ownership, Adrian also had a clear vision of being found, understood, and easy to do business with in Mexico and Canada, so he could not find a better partner to embark on this journey to grow exports, sales, brand, and business globally. Our collaboration, marked by success and shared achievements, unfolded as a journey that Adrian describes as, "a complete market analysis, competitor analysis, just looking at everything from A to Z."

Read more on how the IBT Online Global Programs are helping Pioneer grow their traffic, engagement and conversions globally!

China presents huge opportunities for companies looking to expand their exports. To tap into this potential, digital marketing plays a key role in reaching Chinese consumers effectively. However, American exporters face specific challenges in navigating this market, linked to the differences in buying patterns, but also a very different digital landscape.

In this blog, Julian Yeo, International Business Manager at United Electric Controls (UE Online), shares a compelling success story of how IBT Online's tailored approach, Baidu, WeChat, and a localized Chinese website have helped them scale their business in China.