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9 days ago
Microsoft Bing updated IndexNow to support product schema, with Shopify integrated and Amazon soon to follow. This enables faster real-time indexing of product updates like price changes and restocks, improving accuracy in search, shopping results, and ads. IndexNow uses structured data to help search engines quickly reflect fresh product info, reducing delays and enhancing visibility, trust, and ad performance.
Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.
Microsoft has launched Copilot Search in Bing, merging traditional and generative search to enhance user experience. It offers curated information, clear answers, and easy navigation to sources, supporting a healthy web ecosystem. Users can explore topics with related suggestions and easily access previous results. The mobile experience is optimized for on-the-go use, ensuring rich summaries fit smaller screens. Copilot Search aims to simplify searching and spark curiosity.
2 months ago
Bing Webmaster Tools has enhanced its Search Performance feature, enabling users to compare data over 16 months for clicks, impressions, CTR, keywords, and pages. This allows businesses to identify trends, assess marketing effectiveness, and make informed adjustments. An example of an eco-friendly e-commerce business shows how an SEO agency used these features to optimize strategies, leading to increased sales and improved search performance.
Copilot in Bing Webmaster Tools is now available to all users, helping webmasters manage their SEO efforts more efficiently. Currently in English, more languages are planned. Developed with feedback from testers, it features real-time Q&A, deep data insights, learning resources, and user feedback integration. This tool aims to enhance workflows and productivity for webmasters.
Trending ️🔥Microsoft is using Bing to mimic Google in search results to encourage users to switch from Google to Bing and Edge. When searching for Google on Bing without signing in, users see a page designed to resemble Google, including a search bar and a Google Doodle-like image. This tactic aims to confuse users, especially when setting up new PCs. Google’s Chrome team criticized Microsoft for this behavior, highlighting a history of similar tactics.
5 months ago
Bing is enhancing search technology by transitioning to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs). LLMs can be costly and slow, while SLMs provide a 100x throughput improvement. Nvidia TensorRT-LLM optimizes SLM performance, reducing latency and operational costs by 57%. This integration results in faster, more accurate search results without sacrificing quality. Bing remains committed to advancing search technology and improving user experience.
Microsoft has removed the cache link and cache operator support from Bing Search, following Google's similar removal in February 2024. The cache link, previously indicated by a downward arrow next to URLs, is no longer present. Microsoft explained that this change reflects the internet's evolution towards reliability, as many pages are not optimized for cache viewing. Site owners can still access Bing-crawled content through Bing Webmaster Tools.
Copilot in Bing Webmaster Tools enhances SEO by offering webmasters instant, accurate answers. Key features include real-time Q&A, deep data insights, integration with Microsoft Advertising and Clarity, automation of tasks, and contextual support. Currently in limited preview for select testers, feedback will inform future development. The tool aims to streamline workflows, enabling webmasters to concentrate on website enhancement and user engagement.
10 months ago
Microsoft’s cloud and AI services division fell below analysts’ expectations despite reporting $64.7 billion in Q2 revenue, a 15% year-over-year increase. Shares dropped over 3% post-trading. Azure's 29% growth lagged market predictions. Nvidia benefits from generative AI models like ChatGPT. Microsoft invested billions in OpenAI and over $15 billion in AI globally. The personal computer division saw a 14% revenue rise, while device sales fell.
