What is bing?
Bing is a web search engine created by Microsoft. It lets you type in words or questions and then shows a list of web pages, images, videos, and other information that match what you’re looking for.
Let's break it down
- Search box: Where you type your query.
- Results page: Shows links, short descriptions, and sometimes images or videos related to your query.
- Filters: Options to narrow results by type (e.g., images, news, maps).
- Ads: Paid listings that appear at the top or side, marked as ads.
- Features: Integrated tools like calculators, weather forecasts, flight trackers, and AI chat.
Why does it matter?
Bing helps people find information quickly on the internet. It also powers search for other Microsoft products (like Windows, Office, and Xbox), and its data helps improve AI services and advertising targeting.
Where is it used?
- Directly at bing.com or through the Bing app on phones.
- As the default search engine in Microsoft Edge browser.
- Integrated into Windows search, Cortana, and Xbox consoles.
- Used by businesses for advertising and analytics.
Good things about it
- Clean, easy‑to‑read interface.
- Strong image and video search with high‑quality thumbnails.
- Rewards program that gives points for searching, redeemable for gift cards.
- Good integration with other Microsoft services (Office, Teams, Windows).
- Often provides concise answers and AI‑driven summaries.
Not-so-good things
- Market share is smaller than Google, so some niche results may be missing.
- Ads can appear prominently, sometimes blending with organic results.
- Occasionally less up‑to‑date for very recent news compared to competitors.
- Some users find the AI chat feature less reliable than dedicated chatbots.