Baidu’s growth history?

Baidu’s growth history:

At the end of 1999, Robin Li, who was in Silicon Valley in the United States, saw the huge development potential of China’s Internet and Chinese search engine services, and embraced the dream of changing the world with technology. He resolutely quit his high-paying job in Silicon Valley and founded Baidu in Zhongguancun on January 1, 2000 with his patented search engine technology.

In June 2000, Baidu officially launched the world's largest, fastest, and newest Chinese search engine, and announced its full entry into China's Internet technology field.

In August 2000, Baidu began to provide services for Sohu.

In September 2000, internationally renowned venture capital companies such as DFJ and IDG invested huge amounts of money in Baidu.

In October 2000, Baidu began to provide services to Sina.

October 26, 2000 Baidu Network Technology Co., Ltd. announced today that it has completed the second phase of financing.

On November 16, 2000, Baidu announced that it would officially provide Chinese web page information retrieval services to Sina (Nasdaq: SINA), one of the three major portal websites, in China to support its comprehensive launch of a comprehensive search engine.

2001

In January 2001, Baidu provided comprehensive search services for 263.

In February 2001, Baidu provided comprehensive search services for Tom.

In August 2001, the Beta version of Baidu search engine was released, shifting from back-end services to independently providing search services, and pioneered the bidding ranking business model in China.

In September 2001, Baidu search bidding ranking surfaced.

On October 22, 2001, Baidu search engine was officially released.

In October 2001, Baidu provided a global Chinese web page retrieval system for Shanghai Hotline.

In October 2001, the Financial Information Management Center of the People's Bank of China adopted Baidu's "Network Database Search" software.

2002

In January 2002, CCTV International fully introduced Baidu's "Network" information retrieval software.

In March 2002, Baidu President Robin Li was selected as one of "China's Top Ten New Entrepreneurs".

In June 2002, Baidu officially launched IE search companion.

In November 2002, mp3 search was released; and the search Monopoly game was launched, with a large number of netizens participating enthusiastically; and it provided services for NetEase.

In December 2002, China Mobile signed a contract with Baidu Enterprise Competitive Intelligence System; internationally renowned companies such as Konka, Lenovo, and Coca-Cola became Baidu's bidding ranking customers.

2003

In January 2003, Baidu President Robin Li won the title of the first "China's Top Ten IT Figures".

In February 2003, Baidu launched a commonly used search function, integrating commonly used and practical small functions to facilitate users;

In March 2003, Baidu held a conference themed at Beijing Century Theater "Live Search, Change Life--Baidu Search Passion Night" large-scale event.

In June 2003, the "Ten Thousand People Public Evaluation" organized by China Computer Education News, a third-party subsidiary of CCID Group, announced the evaluation results. Baidu surpassed Google and became the preferred search engine for Chinese netizens.

In June 2003, Baidu launched the Chinese search ranking.

In July 2003, Baidu launched two major technical search engines, news and pictures.

In September 2003, TOM announced its cooperation with Baidu, and Baidu provided it with search technology.

In October 2003, Baidu President Robin Li won the honorary title of "The Second Outstanding Entrepreneur of Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park".

In November 2003, Baidu launched news image search.

On December 1, 2003, Baidu successively launched epoch-making functions such as regional search and "Tieba", and the search engine entered the community era; it also released advanced search, time search, and news reminders. Three functions.

2004

In January 2004, Baidu and Hurun jointly created the "2003 China's Richest Popularity List".

In January 2004, Baidu President Robin Li was once again awarded the title of "Top Ten IT Figures".

In January 2004, Baidu President Robin Li won the title of "Thirteen New Talents in Beijing".

In February 2004, Enlight Media and Baidu jointly created the "Global Chinese Celebrity Popularity List".

In March 2004, a survey of Chinese search engines revealed that Baidu has a monopoly on the Chinese search market.

In April 2004, Baidu further expanded its scale and moved into the Ideal International Building.

In April 2004, Baidu launched “Xiaba”.

May 2004 According to the latest Alexa data, Baidu has become the fourth largest website in the world.

In June 2004, Baidu successfully raised funds.

In June 2004, the WAP version of Baidu Tieba was launched. You can also browse Tieba easily through your mobile phone.

In July 2004, Baidu launched a nationwide lecture tour on "The Way of Internet Marketing".

In August 2004, Baidu launched Super Search.

In August 2004, Baidu acquired Hao123 Website Home.

September 2004, Baidu advertising costs thousands of dollars per word every day, setting a sky-high price for online advertising in China.

In September 2004, the document search function was launched, allowing users to search for rich Chinese document resources in Baidu through advanced syntax.

In September 2004, China's first search book "How to Use Baidu" was officially published.

In October 2004, Robin Li represented the Chinese Internet community at the Singapore Industrial Leaders Conference.

In October 2004, Baidu established the "Apple Award" to solicit search ideas from around the world.

In November 2004, the world's first WAP/PDA Chinese web search engine was launched.

In December 2004, iresearch released the "2004 China Search Engine Research Report", highlighting Baidu's dominance.

In December 2004, Baidu released the 2004 China Internet Keyword Ranking.

2005

In January 2005, Baidu opened its homepage for one week to help people affected by the tsunami.

In January 2005, Baidu President Robin Li was ranked among the top ten IT figures for three consecutive years.

In February 2005, Baidu released the world's first hard drive search tool that supports Chinese and English.

March 24, 2005 Shanda Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: SNDA) and Baidu Online Network Technology Co., Ltd. announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership.

On May 17, 2005, Baidu cooperated with China Telecom to launch the Baidu Yellow Pages search beta version, thereby officially entering the local search business field, and at the same time introducing Yellow Pages data resources into Baidu's existing PDA and WAP mobile searches. Serve.

In May 2005, Baidu topped the list of the 21 most promising companies in 2005

On June 23, 2005, Baidu launched an online question and answer service called "Baidu Knows" , entering the field of “knowledge search”.

On August 5, 2005, Baidu was successfully listed on NASDAQ. At the same time, it surpassed Sina in the Alexa ranking and became the number one Chinese website.

On August 11, 2005, Baidu launched the "Baidu Qingqing" service, which provides users with the function of transferring emotional information based on name search.

On August 23, 2005, during the "ASEAN Youth Festival" held in Semarang, Indonesia, Robin Li, President of Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., won the 12th "ASEAN Youth Award".

In October 2005, Baidu teamed up with Peking University to establish the Chinese Search Behavior Research Laboratory.

On November 8, 2005, the official version of Baidu Zhizhi, a large-scale interactive question and answer platform, was launched.

In December 2005, the China Internet Brand Survey was announced, and Baidu ranked first in Chinese search results.

In December 2005, Baidu Robin Li won the 2005 China Economic Person of the Year.

In December 2005, Baidu won the title of "2005 CCTV China Best Employer of the Year".

2006

In January 2006, Baidu launched a Chinese studies channel. Thousands of years of Chinese traditional culture, just search it on Baidu.

In March 2006, Baidu Chief Financial Officer Wang Zhansheng was elected as China's first outstanding CFO. In March 2006, Baidu joined hands with Nokia, the world's leading mobile communications manufacturer, to embed Chinese mobile search services in Nokia mobile phones.

In March 2006, "Computer News" announced the results of the 2005 readers' preferred search engine brand survey. 62.29% of readers preferred Baidu.

On March 15, 2006, Baidu Personal Center backend system Passport was launched.

On March 22, 2006, after launching two major knowledge channels, "Knowledge" and "Chinese Studies", another Baidu channel "Government Website Search" was officially launched.

In April 2006, following "Baidu Tieba" and "Baidu Knows", Baidu launched its third community search product - "Baidu Encyclopedia", and Baidu's community knowledge search troika emerged.

In April 2006, Baidu donated one million yuan to fund the construction of ecological civilization villages in Hebei Province.

In April 2006, Baidu and IBM launched an all-round cooperation.

In May 2006, Baidu successfully held the 2006 Baidu Marketing Top 100 National Summit with the theme of "Corporate Marketing, Effect is King" in 33 cities across the country.

In June 2006, Baidu bidding ranking adjusted the original unified starting price rules, and the "intelligent starting price" system was officially launched.

In June 2006, the Ministry of Personnel granted Baidu the qualification of a postdoctoral research station. Baidu became the only company in China's Internet industry to have a postdoctoral research station.

In July 2006, the Baidu Index was upgraded, and the personalized keyword monitor was launched.

In July 2006, Baidu launched a disruptive advertising model - precision advertising.

In July 2006, Baidu officially released its new product "Baidu Space".

In July 2006, Baidu successfully held the first "Baidu World Conference".

In July 2006, Baidu successfully signed a contract with the Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

In August 2006, Baidu joined hands with Smile Library to donate books to impoverished primary schools in Tibetan areas of Gansu.

In August 2006, Baidu teamed up with Peking University to launch an authoritative legal search.

August 2006, the first anniversary of Baidu’s listing.

In August 2006, Baidu’s “News Free Code” was officially launched.

The CNNIC and CIC search engine market reports in September 2006 both showed that Baidu's market share is far ahead.

In September 2006, Baidu began to hold the 2006 Baidu Bidding Ranking Golden Autumn Marketing Ceremony in 56 cities across the country.

In September 2006, Baidu China search engine was selected as one of China's top ten innovative software products.

In September 2006, Baidu PPC fully launched the intelligent ranking function, using the "comprehensive ranking index" as the ranking standard.

In September 2006, iResearch, a well-known domestic market consulting company, reached an agreement with search engine service provider Baidu. Baidu Search Ranking will provide data support for iResearch Online Advertising Monthly Report.

In October 2006, Baidu’s “Understand Chinese Better” series of marketing plans won the “Effie Award” gold medal.

In October 2006, Baidu was listed on China’s first “Sunshine Fortune List”.

In October 2006, Baidu launched a strategic cooperation with MTV, the global traditional entertainment giant, to explore the domestic digital music development model.

In November 2006, Baidu launched a new product "Zangzang".

In November 2006, Baidu won the mp3 search infringement case.

In November 2006, Baidu teamed up with seven well-known network security manufacturers to launch an anti-virus channel.

In November 2006, Baidu announced that it had established a strategic partnership with eBay, covering text advertising, online payment, and the promotion of co-branded toolbars.

In December 2006, Baidu launched a new product "Blog Search".

In December 2006, there were over 10 million Q&A questions on Baidu.

In December 2006, Thumbsky cooperated with Baidu to enjoy mobile search services.

2007

In January 2007, security manufacturer Symantec, Inc. and Chinese search engine Baidu announced that the two parties had formally reached a strategic partnership.

In February 2007, Baidu video search was released.

On February 7, 2007, Baidu Boiling Point was held for the first time.

On March 20, 2007, the beta version of Baidu Japanese website homepage was launched. There are two products, web pages and pictures, and the results can be retrieved. This shows that Baidu's international strategic concept has taken a substantial first step.

On April 20, 2007, Baidu Book Search was officially launched.

On April 25, 2007, Baidu Blind Channel was released. Baidu Blind Road includes 7 major Baidu search services. They are the Blind Road version of Baidu News Search, Baidu Web Search, Baidu MP3 Search, Baidu Tieba, Baidu Knows, Baidu Encyclopedia, and Hao123 Website Navigation.

On May 29, 2007, Baidu and Hunan Satellite TV officially announced that the two parties will rely on Baidu search community to develop cross-media platforms and content, products and brands, public welfare and events, interactive TV production and other fields. Carry out in-depth strategic cooperation.

On June 7, 2007, Youku announced a strategic cooperation with Baidu, and the two parties have launched business cooperation in the search field.

July 3, 2007 Rolling Stone Records and Baidu jointly announced today that they have reached a comprehensive strategic cooperation to jointly expand China's digital music market and provide Chinese music online services to China's 144 million Internet users.

On August 9, 2007, the Baidu World Conference was held. The "Baidu World" conference is an annual industry event held by Baidu Company for users, customers, and partners. As the world's largest Chinese website, Baidu is changing the way people obtain information, thereby changing people's lifestyles.

On September 19, 2007, the game channel was officially announced.

On September 21, 2007, Baidu announced the launch of its Olympic interactive platform "Baidu 2008 Mobilization".

October 17, 2007 Ctrip announced today that it will join hands with Baidu, the world's largest Chinese search engine, to launch a comprehensive cooperation in hotel search.

On October 18, 2007, the search engine company Baidu announced its entry into e-commerce and plans to build a C2C platform, which is expected to be launched in early 2008.

On November 1, 2007, the beta version of Baidu Statistics System was officially launched.

In November 2007, Baidu Film and Television joined hands with NetTV to launch Baidu Film and Television Interactive TV.

On November 9, 2007, the beta version of Baidu Finance Channel was launched.

In December 2007, the online video company PPLive teamed up with Baidu to conduct strategic cooperation through complementary advantages and achieve strong cross-field alliances.

On December 21, 2007, Baidu patent search was launched.

In December 2007, Beijing Mouzhi Network Technology Co., Ltd. established a partnership with Baidu.

In December 2007, Baidu cooperated with Disney to launch the official website of "High School Musical".

2008

On January 12, 2008, Baidu Entertainment was officially launched.

On February 27, 2008, Baidu Security Center, which has multiple functions such as free virus scanning, system security detection, system vulnerability repair, and malware cleaning, was officially launched.

On February 29, 2008, Baidu IM software "Baidu HI" began internal testing.

On March 5, 2008, Baidu officially announced that its voice search service has officially entered the testing phase. Users can dial the Baidu voice search service hotline 400-666-8585 and connect with Baidu service engineers to propose their own search keys. Words, engineers search based on user requests and provide relevant search results to users.

On March 25, 2008, after nearly a month of internal testing at Baidu, Baidu Hi entered the public invitation testing stage. Hi, early access.

On March 28, 2008, Baidu’s Haier Baidu streaming channel, specially opened for streaming TV users, was officially launched.

In March 2008, Baidu and China Netcom jointly launched the "Ling Tong Zhi" SMS search service.

In March 2008, Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) cooperated with 15 radio stations across the country, including China Radio International, to officially launch the free "Radio Alliance" online listening service.

In April 2008, Baidu signed a cooperation agreement with China Netcom Group to launch search services.

In April 2008, Baidu was recognized as a "Chinese Well-known Trademark" by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

On April 21, 2008, the official version of Baidu Encyclopedia was released.

On June 5, 2008, Baidu IM (instant messaging) product hi was officially released at the Baidu World Conference. Product website page updated.

September 10, 2008 Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced today that it has named its C2C payment platform "BaiFubao", and BaiFubao will be released together with Baidu C2C platform.

September 26, 2008 The first batch of 10,000 users approved to enter the Baidu online trading platform can officially enjoy Baidu C2C services at 8 o'clock last night. This marks the official launch of Baidu’s C2C platform, which has been brewing for a year.

In September 2008, Baidu invested in United Video, receiving 100 million yuan in cash and 8.3% of the shares.

On October 8, 2008, Baidu’s online trading platform was officially named “Youah”.

In October 2008, Baidu announced an alliance with Hexun.com to jointly build Baidu Finance Channel.

On December 12, 2008, Baidu announced that Chinese download service provider Xunlei officially joined the Baidu Alliance.

On December 17, 2008, Baidu announced a comprehensive cooperation with Phoenix.com.

On December 18, 2008, Baidu Shanghai R&D Center was established. At the same time, Baidu announced that it was implementing the "Aladdin Platform Plan".

2009

On January 5, 2009, Baidu received a 1 million "China Famous Trademark" government award fund.

In January 2009, Baidu teamed up with Amazon to launch the Xiaojudeng online book donation platform.

On January 8, 2009, Baidu joined hands with Hunan Satellite TV to officially launch the entertainment hot spot.

In January 2009, Baidu Japan launched a mobile phone rental service in Japan.

In February 2009, Baidu Japan Window was launched to join hands with Japanese companies to expand the B2C market.

On March 10, 2009, Baidu announced in Beijing that it had signed a cultural brand promotion cooperation agreement with Shanxi Province. Baidu will build a special brand column for the latter to help the development of its cultural industry.

On March 10, 2009, the abbreviation of Baidu Japan’s name was officially changed from Inc to Baidu Japan Inc, which is more intimate with the Japanese people.

On April 20, 2009, Baidu Search Promotion Professional Edition was fully launched.

On June 25, 2009, the "Love for e-township - National College Student Rural Informatization Innovation Competition" hosted by Baidu officially kicked off at Peking University.

In June 2009, Baidu won the "China's Corporate Social Responsibility Innovation Pioneer Enterprise" award.

On June 30, 2009, Baidu signed an agreement with the China Association for Poverty Alleviation and officially joined the China Green Computer Poverty Alleviation Action.

In July 2009, Beijing Telecom and Baidu's online shopping platform "Youah" joined forces, and the "Beijing Telecom Official Flagship Store" was officially launched on the "Youah" platform, focusing on the sales of 3G related products.

In July 2009, Suning Appliance signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Baidu to enter the home appliance B2C market.

On August 10, 2009, Baidu established the Tieba Division, and Shu Xun, director of the corporate marketing department, was appointed as general manager.

In October 2009, Baidu teamed up with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to strategically cooperate to develop "box computing".

September 2009, the Baidu Search Box Building was completed.

On October 19, 2009, Baidu and China Unicom announced that the two parties formally signed a search strategic cooperation agreement.

In November 2009, Baidu reached a cooperation with Qtrax, a music download service provider.

On November 17, 2009, Baidu held a grand housewarming ceremony to celebrate the company's official move into the new office and R&D building-Baidu Building located in Shangdi Information Industry Base.

On November 18, 2009, "Baidu Japan Window" was upgraded and revised to "Baidu World Window", and the "Korea Window" column was added.

In November 2009, Baidu won the "2009 China Internet Innovation Enterprise Award" issued by the "2009 China IT Two Sessions".

On December 1, 2009, Baidu fully launched the search marketing professional version (ie Fengchao system).

In December 2009, Baidu released the 2009 Search Rankings.

On December 28, 2009, Baidu Tieba officially announced that the number of users of I Tieba exceeded 12 million in just one month after its official launch.

On December 28, 2009, Baidu won the 2009 Elite Brand Award.

2010

In January 2010, "Baidu R&D Frame Computing" won the 2009 Influential Fashion Event Award.

On January 12, 2010, because Baidu domain name resolution was illegally tampered with by a US domain name registrar, global users were unable to access Baidu normally.

On January 18, 2010, Baidu’s homepage was revised and new “Map” and “Encyclopedia” links were added.

On September 17, 2010, Baidu web input method was officially launched online.

In September 2012, Baidu fully opened its core cloud capabilities including cloud storage, big data intelligence and cloud computing to developers, tailoring "seven weapons" for developers from development to operation. ”, providing developers with stronger technical operation support and promotion and monetization guarantees to help them obtain better profits and growth in the mobile cloud era.

In November 2012, Baidu announced that it would cooperate with Qualcomm in the United States to implement and promote Baidu cloud services for Android terminals supported by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

Baidu (Nasdaq abbreviation: BIDU) is the world's largest Chinese search engine. It was founded in Zhongguancun, Beijing in January 2000 by Robin Li and Xu Yong. It is committed to providing people with "simple, reliable" How to obtain information. The word "Baidu" comes from the poem "The Blue Jade Case: Yuanxi" written by Xin Qiji, a poet from the Song Dynasty in China: "There are thousands of Baidu to search for her", which symbolizes Baidu's persistent pursuit of Chinese information retrieval technology.