On June 3, 2009 Microsoft released a new search engine to the public, in place of their former Live Search. This new search engine – is Bing.
Bing boasts some new features which it has hoped will push it towards the front of the search engine pack. It incorporates a daily changed background filled with new information, instant answers within its search box, and many webmaster and mobile features.
On first glance of Bing’s homepage I was dissapointed. It’s cluttered with information that isn’t helpful or productive to my daily search needs. In my opinion, when I use a search engine, it’s too find specific information that I’ve already set out to discover. I’m a busy person – and leading me to read superfluous information isn’t beneficial. Google is comforting in its simplicity. I go to Google with a search query in mind – place it in the search box, and I’ve got my answer. All without extra text and photos working as distractions.
Another area where Bing will need improvement is in its search results. Many bloggers (such as Daily Blog Tips) are reporting inconsistent search data and missing listings.
Overall – I will be sticking with Google. It’s simple – and I’ve grown to enjoy the reliablility of the service. I may be biased in that I don’t want to spend extra time on the internet being led to meaningless information – so Bing quite possibily will become substantial for those looking to find entertainment through search engines.
These are just my own personal thoughts – so pick up that mouse, and try Bing for yourself.
Tell us – what do you think of Bing?
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