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November 12, 2009
Bing Searches Increase 7 Percent in October 2009
My colleague Nathania Johnson reported yesterday that "Bing Wave 2 Becomes Tsunami: Social Sharing, Travel and Health." I didn't get the news until this morning, because I was flying from San Diego back to Boston.
But I also found this press release in my email inbox: "Bing Searches Increase 7 Percent in October 2009." So, it looks like Bing also has the "Big Mo," or momentum.
If you look closer at the data, Bing's share of searches among leading search engines increased from 8.96 percent in September 2009 to 9.57 percent in October. Meanwhile, Google's share decreased 1 percent -- from 71.08 percent in September to 70.60 percent in October.
Okay, so maybe the "Big Mo" is actually a "Little Mo." But, increasing share is better than losing market share. So, let's give Bing a pat on the back.
Everyone seems to be hoping this turns into a real horse race. Competition is healthy. But more than seven times more searches are conducted on Google than on Bing. So, let's not get too excited about the small shifts in share over a one-month period.
Posted by Greg Jarboe on November 12, 2009 9:59 AM
Comments
Todd Hebert November 12, 2009 3:35 PM
I am amazed that Bing is still gaining ground. It took Microsoft years but they might actually have something this time.
Todd Hebert November 12, 2009 3:36 PM
There is now wonder that Bing is slowly slowly grabbed 7% of market in last month, because they not only have new look and feel but also improve search algorithm. Thanks for sharing with information.
SEO Pune November 13, 2009 2:45 PM
Bing is slowly growing and with improvement of their features they are starting to gain popularity. I don't think it will become as popular as Google as it hasn't been around long.
Oliver November 17, 2009 11:55 AM
Check out this tool www.bing-vs-google.com - I think its really cool and it gives you a better picture of Google and Bing side by side.
SEO Ireland November 23, 2009 12:21 AM
glad to see it
in my opinion,there is no doubt that Bing is gonna gain the popularity
good for it
Henry November 29, 2009 1:49 AM
I am amazed that Bing is still gaining ground. It tok Microsoft years but they might actually have something this time.