[codeslush]

I like the idea of the article, but I would be more impressed if the author would have taken a few moments to identify steps one might take to help find solutions for this new "global middle class." I have no doubt opportunity exists, but it isn't as simple, in my opinion, as looking at our (U.S.) own history. The playing field is very different. Maybe a springwise-like site would be a good way to communicate upcoming needs (as opposed to trends) outside the u.s. market?

[PaulHoule]

Well I made a web site about the world and discovered many of my best users are from Africa and the Middle East. I never thought I'd be big in Iran.

[davidw]

To be blunt: how much money do you make from them? Compared to what you make from US customers?

[kapitalx]

Paul, can you share a link please?

[PaulHoule]

http://ookaboo.com/

I haven't done any breakout of ad revenues in different regions but every day I have to "moderate" comments in languages I don't know at all.