What interests the 50-plus?

This press release contains a list of top search terms from Cranky search engine. Read the article for a full explanation.

1. Jobs after retirement
2. Brain Builders
3. Body Mass Index
4. Reiki
5. Blogs
6. Arthritis
7. Travel
8. Homesharing
9. Online dating
10. Triathlon

Remembering the big, big, big caveat that Cranky web site users are a subset of the 50-plus age group – the results are interesting and amusing.

So what do we have? A slightly forgetful, unemployed, podgy, fan of alternative medicine, who likes travelling, is looking to squeeze some more money out of their home, disgruntled with their partner, likes wasting time using the Web and dreams of doing a triathlon. I know lots of people like that! Dick Stroud