Increased searches for health and well-being: candidiasis is the most searched term on the web in September

Increased searches for health and well-being: candidiasis is the most searched term on the web in September

According to a survey by startup Simplex, Brazilians have already revealed their buying intentions for Black Friday


São Paulo, October 2024.

The episode of intimate "itching" that affected a participant in the reality TV show "The Farm" recently caused the term "candidiasis" to skyrocket on the web. There was an increase of 1756.5 % in September compared to August. This is according to Radar Simplex, a survey by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors the searches made by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. 

"The enormous popularity of reality shows always has the potential to impact on Brazilians' daily lives. The episode reflected people's greater concern about intimate health, and also opened up the possibility of a more open dialog about this type of topic, which is often perceived as taboo. And as we monitor large e-commerces, it's possible that the search for the term led consumers to pages of companies that sell medicines linked to infection," explained Simplex's CEO, João Lee. 

Keeping an eye on Black Friday

Other items that stood out in searches may already point to possible shopping intentions for Black Friday in traditional categories, such as electronics, household appliances and fashion, said João. Demand for "sneakers" and "blazer" increased by 824.3% and 363.6%, respectively, compared to August.  

In the electronics category, the PS5 Slim grew 404% compared to the previous month. "There's the Black Friday factor but, especially in relation to this item, we also had the pre-sale of the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition, which sold out quickly. Purchase intentions don't always turn into sales. But in this case, the impact on the market was concrete," says the executive.  

Household appliances such as fridges and vacuum cleaners rose 330.2% and 196% respectively during the period. 

Another surprise was the growth in searches for electric bikes, which jumped by 275%, possibly driven by Caloi's announcement in September of the first national models with Bosch motors, which should arrive in Brazil during the first half of 2025. 

End-of-year celebrations on the radar 

Maragogi saw an increase of 442.7% compared to August. In the January Simplex Radar, the city had already appeared as one of the most searched terms by revelers preparing for Carnival, with an increase of 313% compared to December 2023.  

"As the second half of 2024 gets underway, demand for travel packages and destinations is starting to appear, especially because of the end-of-year celebrations and Black Friday," says João. 

The Simplex survey corroborates the research carried out by Decolar.com, which named Maragogi, along with Maceió, as one of the 20 most popular Brazilian destinations for travel in 2024. 

See below for a complete ranking of the ten terms that most aroused Brazilian interest in the country's major e-commerce stores in September and their respective growth compared to August:

  1. Candidiasis (+ 1756.5 %)
  2. Sneakers (+ 824, 3 %)
  3. Maragogi (+ 442, 7 %)
  4. PS5 Slim (+ 404, 5 %)
  5. Blazer (+ 363, 6 %)
  6. Refrigerator (+ 330, 2 %)
  7. Electric bicycle (+ 275%)
  8. Double closet (+ 199, 6 %)
  9. Vacuum cleaner (+ 196 %)
  10. Cell phone (+ 170, 9 %)

Sports fans mobilized searches for illegal streams during the Olympics, according to Radar Simplex

Sports fans mobilized searches for illegal streams during the Olympics, according to Radar Simplex

São Paulo, September 2024. The Paris Olympics, which began at the end of July and ran into the first half of August, have captured the attention of Brazilians and recorded high viewing figures. On free-to-air television alone, Globo claims to have reached more than 81% of Brazilian homes with the Olympic broadcasts. But for keen viewers who didn't want to miss a single second of the year's major Olympic event, the only way out was to turn to the wide variety of multichannels, known as "illegal streams". This is what the August Simplex Radar points out, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors the searches made by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. The term "multichannel" had an impressive increase of 119,900% compared to July.

"However, keen viewers who didn't want to miss a second of the big Olympic event of the year turned to Illegal multichannels, these streams accessed via the internet replicate the television signals of practically any broadcaster in the world that holds the rights to broadcast the games", said João Lee, CEO of Simplex.

The term "Amazon Prime" also grew by 183.2% compared to the previous month. For the startup's executive, the wave of interest in sports may justify the growth, since an agreement was announced between Amazon and DAZN, an exclusive sports platform, to make the NFL available through a special subscription scheme. 

Electric shower, Iphones and live-action Stitch on the rise 

August's cold fronts also boosted demand for Lorenzetti showers, which rose 700.9% compared to July, taking second place in the August Simplex Radar. 

Black Friday is already starting to mobilize price research for items I want, such as the Iphone models 13 and 14, with increases of 325.8% and 233.9%, respectively. 

The teaser for the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, in turn, caused searches for the term "Stitch" to increase by 245.7%.

Sneakers, a vertical freezer, headphones and the Roblox video game complete the list. 

See below for a complete ranking of the items that most aroused Brazilian interest in August and their respective growth compared to July:

1 - Multichannel (+ 119,900%)

2 - Lorenzetti Shower (+ 700.8%)

3 - iPhone 13 (+ 325.8%)

4 - Stitch (+ 245.7%)

5 - iPhone 14 (+ 233.9%)

6 - Tennis (+ 230.9%)

7 - Upright freezer (+ 195.5%)

8 - Amazon Prime (+ 183.2%)

9 - Headphones (+ 157.5%)

10- Roblox (+ 141.7%)

Manga, Alexa and Kindle lead e-commerce searches; see ranking

Manga, Alexa and Kindle lead e-commerce searches; see ranking

According to the survey, Brazilians are also already planning for Black Friday 2024

São Paulo, August 2024.

Amazon Prime Day, Amazon's annual promotion, which took place between July 16 and 21, drove Internet searches, but anyone who thinks that the most sought-after item was any of the brand's products is mistaken. In July, the biggest search was for 'manga'(comic books of Japanese origin), according to the July Simplex Radar, a survey created by the startup Simplex, which monitors searches carried out by consumers in the country's e-commerces. The demand for manga grew by 5892% compared to June, while for kindles - which occupies second place in the ranking - grew by 704%.. The the search for the virtual assistant Alexa grew by 654% ..

Black Friday on Brazilians' radar

Following this logic, many consumers have already started researching when this year's Black Friday will fall. "Black Friday date" appeared in second place in the ranking with an increase of 5,033% compared to the previous month. "Those who didn't want to spend money now are planning to take advantage of the next big promotion. There is also a whole movement on the part of the main retailers in relation to the date, which traditionally begins in mid-July, early August," adds Lee.

The electronic game Subway Surfers, air conditioning, a cat, an iPhone 12, a chest of drawers and a Hyundai HB20 car complete the Simplex Radar.. The latter (Hyundai HB20), according to a recent survey by the National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution(Fenabrave), came third in the ranking of best-selling cars in July. in July.

See below for a complete ranking of the items that most interested Brazilians in July and their respective growth compared to June:

  1. Manga (+5,892 %)
  2. Black Friday date (+5,033 %)
  3. Kindle (+704%)
  4. Alexa (+654%)
  5. Subway surfers (+431%)
  6. Air conditioning (+394%)
  7. HB20 (+317%)
  8. Cat (+268%)
  9. iPhone 12 (+254%)

Tickets, pantaloons and S23; see the most searched terms on e-commerce

Tickets, pantaloons and S23; see the most searched terms on e-commerce

According to a survey by startup Simplex, the pantaloons trend and items for the home also piqued the interest of Brazilians during the month

São Paulo, July 2024.

July is the month of mid-year vacations and, last month, consumers heated up their search for airline tickets in e-commerce even more, as was to be expected. This is indicated by the Simplex Radar, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors searches made by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. At the top of the ranking of the ten most searched terms by consumers in June, the search for "plane tickets" rose by 360% compared to May. In April, it was also up 74.6% on March.

"We can see that the search for good prices and promotions was already happening some time beforehand. The trend now is for the search to skyrocket," says João Lee, CEO of Simplex.

In second place, pantaloons grew 239% in June compared to the previous month. According to João, this is a classic item that always features in searches and may become a more frequent option with the arrival of low temperatures.

Home renovation items and smartphones on the rise

The June edition of the survey also featured a variety of products for those setting up or renovating their homes, such as a TV panel (up 156%), a dressing table (up 152%), a double box bed (up 134%) and a table with 4 chairs (up 127%). "It may be a reflection of Valentine's Day, thinking of couples who live together or are building their homes," he observes.

In the electronics category, the Iphone 14 Pro Max and Samsung 23 smartphones rose by 147% and 132% respectively compared to May. Lee points out that, with the arrival of the latest formats - the S24 and Iphone 15 - previous models have fallen in price, offering better value for money for consumers. "We've seen this in past editions and consumers tend to take advantage of these launches to upgrade their devices, even if it's not to the newest model."

See below for a complete ranking of the ten items that most aroused Brazilian interest in the country's e-commerce stores in June and their respective growth compared to May:

  1. Airfare (+ 360%)
  2. Pantaloons (+239%)
  3. Electric pressure cooker (+ 174%)
  4. TV panel (+ 156%)
  5. Dressing table (+ 152%)
  6. iPhone 14 Pro Max (+ 147%)
  7. Whey protein (+ 136%)
  8. Double box bed (+ 134%)
  9. S23 (+ 132%)
  10. Table with 4 chairs (+ 127%)

Cold weather boosts search for 'warm' items on e-commerce; see the most sought-after items

Cold weather boosts search for 'warm' items on e-commerce; see the most sought-after items

According to a survey by startup Simplex, the long-awaited new version of the PlayStation 5 and the Barbie doll also aroused consumer interest in May 

São Paulo, June 2024.

After a start to the year marked by heat waves, the drop in temperature that has prevailed in the Southeast and South of the country since May has already stirred up electronic retailers. Consumers are already on the lookout for items to protect themselves against the cold, according to Radar Simplex, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors searches made by consumers in the country's e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. At the top of the ranking of the ten most searched terms by consumers, Lorenzetti shower had an increase of 728% compared to April.

"In past editions of Radar, we've seen a very strong recurrence of demand for air-conditioning, which still appears, reflecting the intense heat waves. But as winter approaches, new items are starting to appear on the list," says João Lee, CEO of Simplex.

Another related item was "warm blanket that looks like a comforter", with growth of 20.3% compared to the previous month. According to João, the demand for items with longer specifications (with more than one or two words) is a strong indication that such a product had a high purchase intention.

"Radar generally returns more generic terms, because the consumer is usually still at the research stage. When they get to the bottom of the sales funnel (i.e. buying), it's much more common to see what we call 'long tails', more specific searches. In this case, the comforter is usually a more expensive product. The search for something similar, but which fulfills the same function, shows that Brazilians are looking to save money," he says.

Rumors about the new PS5 and the "Barbie effect"

In second place on the list, PlayStation 5 appears with an evolution of 79% compared to April, probably driven by rumours of a possible launch, still in May, of the updated version of the PS5, the PS 5 PRO - a certification given by Sony to games that have been optimized to make the most of the hardware of this new cross-generational version -, which did not materialize.

The Barbie doll had a 55.8% jump in May. "Since the movie came out, the doll has undeniably had a new boom. Since then, it has appeared in the ranking quite frequently, moving away from more traditional dates such as Children's Day. It's becoming a collector's item," observes Lee.

Other items that saw an increase were 4-burner stoves, speakers and monitors. "It could be a reflection of Mother's Day - and of those who left it too late to buy presents - or it could be that consumers are already anticipating Valentine's Day," explains the CEO.

See below for a complete ranking of the ten items that most aroused Brazilian interest in the country's major e-commerce stores in May and their respective growth compared to April:

  1. Lorenzetti Shower (+728%)
  2. PS5 (+ 79%)
  3. Barbie (+ 55.8%)
  4. Air conditioning (+ 43%)
  5. 4-burner stove (+ 41.3%)
  6. Monitor (+ 35.7%)
  7. Gamer chair (+32.8%)
  8. Warm blanket that looks like a comforter (+20.3%)
  9. Sound box (+12.1%)
  10. Gamer notebook (+ 12%)

Impact of SEO for healthcare companies

Impact of SEO for healthcare companies

  • Healthtech case shows how it is possible to have ROI of more than 50% and a 40% reduction in CAC

São Paulo, May 2024.

In recent years, searches for doctors on the internet have risen by an average of 50%, according to a study carried out by WE Medical Marketing. Another 47% ask questions about health issues on Google, looking for information about symptoms and diseases, according to a study by Datafolha. The figures point to an increasingly connected population, demanding new solutions from the health market to respond to this consumer profile.

In this context, strategies such as SEO have become fundamental for companies to increase their online presence and improve their ranking in search results, which has an impact on greater organic traffic to their websites. For João Baccarin, head of Growth at Melvi, the company's marketing turning point was when they realized that the brand's potential clients were looking for qualified and reliable specialists, predominantly through the Google search engine. This is when they decided to make a qualified investment in SEO.

He realized that he needed to invest in an SEO strategy to increase his presence in organic search results. In almost a month, he saw an increase in the flow of organic visits to the site, from 10% to 20%. The Cost per Click (CPC), for example, fell from R$5.37 to R$3.52, which was reflected in the reduction in the Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).

Relevant content to have

When the subject of SEO comes up, one thinks of improving the performance of websites by producing relevant content. That's why it's very important to bet on a sophisticated technological approach to the resource, which looks at the entire internal structure of the site, making it more easily crawlable by Google, as highlighted by specialist João Lee, CEO of Simplex.

Unlike other forms of online advertising, such as paid ads, whose results can be immediate but ephemeral, SEO is long-term and builds a solid foundation for the continued growth of organic traffic over time. This means that even with a relatively high initial investment, companies can reap the rewards of SEO over a long period, generating a long-lasting and sustainable return on investment.

In addition, according to João Lee, the technical structuring of websites is generally a subject that is little covered by specialists in the field, who generally give preference to producing articles and content related to the topic of the product/service.

He stresses that the technical structuring and structural design of the site is just as important, if not more so, than the production of content. He points out that SEO is a subject that is not just restricted to the company's marketing department and one specialist: it is a multidisciplinary subject that involves and requires people from all areas working to achieve and maintain good results.

The Simplex CEO argues, however, that SEO itself should not be used as the sole engine for converting sales and explains that the resource does not exist solely to generate sales, but rather qualified traffic to increase the domain's relevance and the chances of converting sales.

Mother's Day heated up searches in large retailers in April, according to Radar Simplex

Mother's Day heated up searches in large retailers in April, according to Radar Simplex

According to a survey by the startup, the date boosted searches for household appliances and electronics 

São Paulo, May 2024.

Mother's Day, which will be celebrated next Sunday (12), heated up the search for electronics and household appliances in April. This is according to Radar Simplex, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors searches carried out by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. At the top of the ranking of the 10 most searched terms in April, washer-dryer was up 711.2% compared to March. The frost free fridge also grew by 226.1% compared to the previous month. Electronics such as translator and TV Box grew by 600% and 242.3% respectively. 

"This type of commemorative date usually heats up searches well in advance. The April survey shows that consumers were probably already researching offers on the market in order to secure a good deal," says João Lee, CEO of Simplex, adding that the term "Mother's Day" had already appeared in the February Simplex Radar (an increase of 6,797% compared to January).

According to the study, airline tickets are already on Brazilians' radar (+74.6% compared to March), with an eye on the Corpus Christi holiday at the end of May. Christi holiday at the end of May, and mid-year vacations.

See below for a complete ranking of the ten items that most aroused consumer interest in the country's major e-commerce stores in April and their respective growth compared to March:

  • Washer and dryer (+711.2%)
  • Translator (+600%)
  • TV Box (+ 242.3)
  • Frost free refrigerator (+ 226.1%)
  • Airline tickets (+ 74.6%)
  • iPhone 11 (+ 56.7%)
  • Reborn baby (+ 59%)
  • Bluetooth headset (+ 54.1%)
  • Watch (+ 50.4%)
  • Printer (+ 48.9%)

Warming up for Mother's Day 

In addition to electronics and household appliances, Simplex carried out a segmented survey of other categories usually searched for on Mother's Day, such as cosmetics, fashion and jewelry, indicating possible purchase intentions.  

Blush, perfume 212 - from the Carolina Herrera brand - and a progressive hairbrush occupied the top three positions in the ranking of the most searched products in April compared to March. Fashion items such as skirts and jeans also stood out. In the jewelry segment, watches and rings showed significant growth. "It's possible to predict that these items have everything it takes to perform well on the date," says João. 

Check out the ranking of the ten most searched-for products in cosmetics, fashion and jewelry retail below. 

1 - Blush (+ 767.4%)

2 - 212 (+ 639,2%)

3 - Progressive (+ 579.4%)

4 - Skirt (+ 280.1%)

5 - Jeans (+ 248.1%)

6 - Ring (+ 211.9%)

7 - Moisturizing mask (+ 145%)

8 - Watch (+ 79.8%)

9 - Sunscreen (+ 60.8%)

10 - Leave in (+ 22.3%)

Iphone, air humidifier and vibrator: see the items most sought after by Brazilians in March

Iphone, air humidifier and vibrator: see the items most sought after by Brazilians in March

According to a survey by startup Simplex, Consumer Week boosted demand for various products

São Paulo, April 2024.

Consumer Week, which took place from March 11 to 18, was notable for the variety of searches Brazilians made on the web. Traditional products, such as electronics, moved the online retail trade, but less common items such as vibrators, bicycles and air humidifiers also appeared on the wish list. This is what the March Simplex Radar points out, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors the searches made by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. artificial intelligence platform.

According to the startup, an analysis on Google Trends shows that interest in Consumer Week has doubled in the last five years. "People have taken the opportunity to search for a variety of items that are generally considered more expensive, including those in the wellness category, with an eye on good offers," says João Lee, CEO of Simplex. 

In the top ten most searched terms on the Internet, Iphone 14 stood out with an 885% increase compared to February. The 12 and 13 models also grew by 178% and 175% respectively. Food processor took second place in the ranking, with a jump of 469% compared to February.  

The impacts of frequent heatwaves, meanwhile, continued to drive searches. In third place, air humidifiers stood out with an increase of 288% over the previous month. As in previous editions of this year's Simplex Radar, air conditioning remained on the list, with an increase of 177% compared to February. "We've noticed in this year's Radars that consumers were already looking for savings when buying air conditioning. The presence of the item in Consumer Week, whose interest has been growing in recent years, is consistent with previous surveys," observes João Lee, CEO of Simplex. 

The big surprise in Radar's ranking, however, was the term "vibrator". The item showed an increase of 163% compared to February. 

See below for a complete ranking of the ten items that most aroused Brazilian interest in the country's big e-commerce stores in March and their respective growth compared to January:

1 - iPhone 14 (+885%)

2 - Food processor (+469%)

3 - Air humidifier (+288%)

4 - Bicycle (+209%)

5 - Fridge (+196%)

6 - Men's perfume (+185%)

7 - iPhone 13 (+178%)

8 - Split air conditioning (+177%)

9 - iPhone 11 (+175%)

10 - Vibrator (+163%)

With an eye on the economy and worried about the delay in Shopee deliveries, Brazilian consumers are already looking for Mother's Day gifts

With an eye on the economy and worried about the delay in Shopee deliveries, Brazilian consumers are already looking for Mother's Day gifts

Survey by startup Simplex also highlights greater demand for Xiaomi smartphones

São Paulo, March 2024.

Brazilian consumers have been searching for Mother's Day gifts since February. This is according to Radar Simplex, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors the searches made by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. At the top of the ten most searched terms on the Internet, the commemorative date, set for May 12, saw an increase of 6,797% compared to January. According to the Simplex study, the traffic comes exclusively from the Shopee website, which may explain why there was so much anticipation, according to the startup's CEO, João Lee. For the specialist, consumers are not only looking for cheaper imported products, but are also anticipating the longer delivery times characteristic of Chinese platforms.  

Currently, the average delivery time for international orders from Shopee is between 30 and 50 calendar days, according to the site itself. "Delayed delivery of orders is a recurring complaint of those who buy from this type of retailer. Brazilians show that they are taking precautions against possible inconveniences and, of course, are concerned about securing good prices," explains the Simplex executive. 

It is worth remembering thataccording to data from the WCI (World Container Index)the conflict in the Red Sea, resulting from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, is already having an impact on freight prices and deadlines for those importing Chinese products.

China also in second place 

In second place on the Simplex Radar for February, demand for Xiaomi smartphones increased by 1,138% compared to January. "Possibly a reflection of the brand's new launch, the Xiaomi 14 Pro," says João.

In a summer of high temperatures, items such as electric showers (+682%), swimming pools (+461%) and air conditioning (+375%) also showed an increase compared to the previous month. 

See below for a complete ranking of the ten items that most piqued Brazilians' interest in the country's big e-commerce stores in February and their respective growth compared to January:

1 - Mother's Day (+6,797%)

2 - Xiaomi (+1,138%)

3 - Electric shower (+682%)

4 - Swimming pool (+461%)

5 - Stitch (+460%)

6 - Air conditioning (+375%)

7 - Dog (+345%)

8 - Printer (+230%)

9 - 4-burner stove (+104%)

10 - Smartphone (+93%)

Heat waves boost searches for air conditioning models on the Internet, according to January's Simplex Radar

Heat waves boost searches for air conditioning models on the Internet, according to Radar Simplex January

Survey also highlights greater demand for water purifiers and Brazilian revelers' purchasing intentions for Carnival

São Paulo, February 2024.

The frequent heatwaves that have plagued the country since the last months of 2023 and which promise to intensify during Carnival boosted Brazilian searches for air conditioning models in January. This is according to the first edition of 2024 of Radar Simplex, a survey created by the Franco-Brazilian startup Simplex, which monitors searches made by consumers in the country's largest e-commerces and captures trends through an artificial intelligence platform. Demand for the Inverter model rose by 878% compared to December 2023, leading the ranking of the ten most searched terms. The portable model of the appliance, in turn, grew by 334% compared to December last year.

"Summer is a time when we naturally see this increase in interest. Both the portable model and the Inverter are linked to a consumer looking for savings, who wants to cool off while spending less," says João Lee, CEO of Simplex, which specializes in increasing traffic, conversion and online sales. 

In second place on the January Radar, water purifiers jumped 485% compared to December. For the executive, the evolution may be related to the most recent outbreak of gastroenteritis in Rio de Janeiro.  

Carnival preparations   

In addition to electronics and household appliances, such as smartphones, electric pressure cookers and brush dryers, January's ranking also includes terms such as thermoses (+233%) and Maragogi (313%), probably signaling the purchase intentions and destinations of Brazilian revelers who spent January preparing for Carnival. 

"Stanley glasses are all the rage, but as they are more expensive models, many people end up looking for cheaper thermoses to keep their drinks cold during this high-temperature Carnival," says João. 

In the annual comparison, the Simplex Radar also points out that Maragogi had an impressive increase of 2352%. 

See below for a complete ranking of the ten items that most piqued Brazilians' interest in the country's major e-commerce stores in January and their respective growth compared to December 2023:

1 - Inverter air conditioning (+878%)

2 - Water purifier (+485%)

3 - Smartphone (+432%)

4 - Dryer brush (+392%)

5 - Electric pressure cooker (+341%)

6 - Portable air conditioning (+334%)

7 - Baby alive (+324%)

8 - Maragogi (+313%)

9 - Thermos (+233%)

10 - Backpack (+178%)