One of my Dutch readers, Yvo Schaap has compiled an analysis of the characteristics of 10,000 of the top web sites. He uses the data to answer 8 questions such as:

Are all websites made in Silicon Valley?

This is actually more or less true. From all US states California (37% reach) has a significant advantage over any other state, it actually owns 7% off all the identified websites in the top 10,000. Second comes New York in number of websites but Washington has a higher reach (22%).

And:

Is China taking over the web?

Luckily the answer is short: No. The USA owns 44% of all websites, but China is coming second with 9%. That is less than the number of European websites with 16%. But in reach Europe loses from China with respectively 7% against 9%. Conclusion is that Chinese language courses aren’t necessary yet.

Link to YvoSchaap.com - 8 questions about the web you always wanted answers to