Made-in-China.com
Founded in 1996, Focus Tech Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer and leader in the field of electronic business in China. Its Web site, Made-in-China.com(http://www.made-in-china.com), formally launched in April 2000, has been one of the largest B2B Web site.
The Site is essentially an info platform. As its name suggests, it provides info on products made in China for global buyers. Aimed to assist the large base of small- and medium-sized Chinese enterprises who are seeking opportunities to export their products globally, the Site offers free inclusion of Chinese manufacturers, traders, and service providers into its products directory, which are divided into 16 categories, containing hundreds of subcategories with coverage over almost all the industries in China. Besides basic free services, Made-in-China.com also provides premium services for its advanced membership.
As a professional export channel, Made-in-China.com connects small- and medium-sized enterprises to their target buyers. The way helps avoid the costs of building cooperation Web sites. In addition to products directory, Made-in-China.com also features trade shows, import and export services, electronic business tips, and other useful guides. Since 2003 it has been titled as one of China's Top 100 Commercial Sites, an annual campaign by China Internet Weekly.
Current Situation of the B2B Market in China
Made-in-China.com provides the most cost-effective service for its users, just like the aim when it initiated early in 2000 -- to assist Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises in foreign trade. Getting more and more recognition, especially for its English version, which brings more than 70% of the whole site traffic, Made-in-China.com maintains a relatively low stance in media. It has recently broadened and deepened its products directory and put more weight on client service. Its steps are solid and substantial. The site looks plain, but it's truly promising. Originated from professional business magazine in Shenzhen, GlobalSources.com is just professional, but the charge can be an expense.
Besides the three, there are just too many other sites and ambitious entrepreneurs in hope of sharing the cake. But Internet doesn't seem a place for small players. Anyway, who knows what will happen? The Internet changes too fast.
