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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Assets | Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
Category |  | Estimated useful life
Electronic equipment |  | 3 – 5 years
Office equipment |  | 3 – 5 years
Motor vehicles |  | 4 – 5 years
Purchased software |  | 3 – 5 years
Leasehold improvements |  | Shorter of lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets
Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Intangible Assets | The estimated useful life for the intangible assets is as follows:
Category |  | Estimated useful life
Trademark |  | 15 years
Customer relationship |  | 5 years
Websites |  | 4 years
Domain names |  | 4 years
Licensing agreements |  | 1.75 years

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