Top-growing Web categories in UK in December 2007

The consumer goods category gained 21% for the month to nearly 9.7 mln visitors, while the mall category jumped 10% to 14.6 mln visitors, according to comScore. The mall category was led by Argos with 12 mln visitors (up 18% from November). The e-cards category experienced a 26% increase to 8.2 mln visitors, while the flowers/gifts/greetings category gained 12 % to 6.9 mln visitors. Meanwhile, the shipping category grew 10% to 5.5 mln visitors. operty

Property November 2007 December 2007 Growth, YTY
UK Internet Audience 32,711 32,981 1
Coupons 2,048 2,622 28
e-cardsc 6,530 8,238 26
Consumer Goods 8,041 9,715 21
Gay/Lesbian 492 574 17
Flowers/Gifts/Greetings 6,141 6,890 12
Mall 13,216 14,554 10
Shipping 5,055 5,541 10
Retail – Music 13,270 14,381 8
Jewelry/Luxury 3,683 3,913 6
Computer Software 7,191 7,625 6