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Bing adds Bing Chat answers to search results
We are now seeing Bing Chat answers in the Bing Search results, in place of Bing Search Answers.
Microsoft may replace Bing Search answers with Bing Chat responses
Plus, Bing Chat has passed 100 million daily active users.
Bing Webmaster Tools to gain Bing Chat and index coverage reporting
Microsoft said they will be adding reporting and tools to Bing Webmaster Tools to help publishers understand how Bing Chat users interact with their sites.
Microsoft explains how Bing AI Chat uses ChatGPT and Search with Prometheus
Company reveals details about how its Prometheus AI model makes Bing Chat so fast, current and impressive.
Microsoft: Searchers happy with Bing’s AI-powered results despite technical glitches
71% gave thumbs up to the results in the new Bing. But Microsoft wants to make sure it gets better at providing timely information.
Bing’s new ChatGPT has multiple personalities
Gaslighting, memory loss, accidental racism, yep, sounds like AI.
Over one million people signed up to try the new AI-powered Bing
The excitement and interest are very real for the new Microsoft Bing search experience.
Microsoft: Bing saw the largest relevancy jump in search in two decades
January 18, 2023 there was a large Bing search ranking algorithm update - one that Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi now confirmed.
Bing Webmaster Guidelines updated for “conversation mode” and AI
Bing also updated the answers section to incorporate the new AI version of Bing Search.
Test driving the new Bing
I got early access to the new ChatGPT integrated Bing browser and decided to test it out.
The new Bing: Microsoft unveils its ChatGPT-like, AI-powered search engine
In addition to adding ChatGPT, using GPT-3.5, Bing is applying AI to improve the relevancy of its core search ranking engine.
New Bingbot user-agent now fully live
After a couple years of testing, Microsoft has now stopped using the old BingBot user agent.
Microsoft Bing to rely more on lastmod date in XML sitemap files for crawling
Microsoft also released some interesting stats on lastmod dates in XML sitemap files.
Microsoft to go fully live with new Bingbot user-agent change in January 2023
After a couple years of testing, Microsoft said it will stop using the old BingBot user agent next month.
IndexNow attributed for 7% of all new URLs clicked on in Bing in the past month
Plus, Czech search engine Seznam.cz has adopted IndexNow.
Microsoft Bing adds 3 new shopping annotations
Microsoft Bing's search results now show product price history, available coupons and ethical choice annotations for shoppers.
3 content marketing strategies to support SEO success
SEO success relies on high-quality content. Learn how to ensure that your content meets this standard.
Microsoft Bing drops anonymous sitemap submission due to spam issues
You can now only submit sitemaps to Bing using robots.txt or Bing Webmaster Tools.
Bingbot user-agent change coming in the Fall of 2022
Bing will stop using the historical user-agent and transition fully to the new user-agents.
Indexing: A tale of two search engines
In Part 7 of our Messy SEO series, we look at the differences between Bing and Google’s indexing of MarTech’s content.
Bing’s ‘Russian invasion of Ukraine’ results show Opinions section and timelines
The Opinions section contextualizes news-related listings for users, which may help reduce misinformation.
Why on-site search should be a priority for marketers
On-site search can provide marketers with key insights into their audiences. At SMX Next, Stephen Rahal shows how to optimize this important site function.
SEOPress WordPress plugin adds IndexNow support
This gives IndexNow access to another 200,000 sites.
IndexNow integrations grow as Bing says ‘millions’ of sites are using it
Duda, All in One WordPress SEO plugin and Rank Math SEO plugin gain IndexNow support.
Google’s Pirate Update can cause 89% drop in search traffic for offending sites
A recent document Google sent to the U.S. Copyright Office shows just how much being hit by the Pirate Update can sting.
How to avoid international SEO mistakes
International SEO is an important piece of any global marketing strategy. In a recent webinar, international marketing experts showed how to optimize for new markets.
The benefits of dynamic rendering for SEO
Google is getting better at crawling JavaScript, but there are still limitations. At SMX Next, Nati Elimelich explained how dynamic rendering can overcome those limitations while avoiding potential cloaking issues.
How marketers can create a holistic search strategy
SEO and PPC teams can empower each other when they work together. At SMX Next, Allison Duvall and Hannah Johnson of Merkle shared how marketers can create holistic search strategies.
Bing News PubHub moves to Bing Webmaster Tools
Bing News PubHub launched in 2016 at its own location but has now been migrated into Bing Webmaster Tools.
Shopify SEO Guide: How to increase organic traffic to your store
SEO tips to fully optimize your Shopify site for higher rankings and more sales.
Microsoft Bing adds automobile and car search features
This is powered through the listings in the MSN Autos Marketplace.
Messy SEO Part 6: Pillar pages and topic clusters
In Part 6 of our series, we detail the process behind crafting pillar pages for MarTech to better organize our topical coverage.
Why entity search is necessary for SEO success
Keywords are foundational, but entities may be the future. At SMX Next, a panel of SEO experts shows how marketers can optimize their content for entity search.
How AI can automate SEO tasks at scale
AI and its offshoots are expanding capabilities for marketers to help them scale tasks. At SMX Next, Eric Enge shows how marketers can improve their SEO campaigns with automation.
How analyzing search data can improve your decision-making
Search data provides a wealth of insights for marketers. At SMX Next, Matt Colebourne shows how to use this information to make better business decisions.
IndexNow now officially co-sharing URLs between Microsoft Bing and Yandex
Plus, you can now use api.indexnow.org's endpoint to submit URLs.
3 ways to check technical SEO health issues on your website
Technical SEO is vital to keep your website healthy. At SMX Next, Ashley Berman Hale shows how marketers can review their site's crawl stats, rendering and indexing.
Microsoft releases IndexNow plugin for WordPress
Microsoft Bing has released a plugin for WordPress to let you easily integrate the IndexNow protocol on your WordPress site.
SEO 2021 in review: Endless updates, title rewrites, GMB becomes GBP and more
Despite facing a still-raging pandemic and a slew of updates, SEOs rose to the challenge. Here’s our recap of the year’s most important SEO stories and news.
How expired landing pages kill your Google rankings
Soft 404s can lead to a poor user experience, fewer conversions and impact your site's visibility more than the loss in PageRank from maintaining them. Here's how to properly deal with expired landing pages.