No. 13 Baidu: Running out of steam?

Can Baidu really compete with behemoth Google? Search is a different animal when it comes to Chinese language, but Google will not be stopped. I believe that. You probably do, too. That's why I can't rank Baidu any higher than this.


















I know Baidu and China in general are loathe to allow a foreign, Western entity to enter its kingdom and topple a local hero like Baidu. In that sense, Baidu has the protection of big brother. But in the end, Baidu will still have to produce superior service, Baidu must expand beyond search. Online advertising in China is still untapped. The clock is ticking, and Baidu needs to step up before the bandwagon empties.

Pupule's Top 25 (Dec. 25)