New Microsoft Store Ads promote desktop apps on Windows devices
App developers will also be able to review performance reports and optimize campaigns for increased user engagement.
Topic: Windows 10
Windows 11 update forces users into Edge, regardless of their default browser
Third-party apps like EdgeDeflector once allowed users to open Start menu searches in their preferred browser, but an upcoming update will eliminate users’ ability to choose.
Desktop search is rising amid the work-from-home surge
Device usage is just one way consumer behavior is changing during the pandemic, says Microsoft Advertising.
Microsoft brings visual search to Windows search bar
The feature lets users take a full or partial screenshot to be processed by Bing Visual Search.
Bing turns 10: Why it’s been more disruptive than you think
A look back, and ahead, at Microsoft's search business.
Microsoft seeks more Cortana distribution, deeper integration on Android, iOS
We're heading toward a voice-first world for publishers, retailers and brands.
Redesigned iOS Cortana app looks better but adoption challenges remain
Because of a 'structural' disadvantage vs. rivals, Cortana will likely need something more radical to break through.
Cortana loses its chief after only 8 months
Microsoft is an AI leader but Cortana lags its rivals in distribution.
Microsoft search revenue grew 15% last quarter, after hovering around 10% previous 4 quarters
LinkedIn sessions increased again by more than 20 percent.
SearchCap: YouTube redirects, Bing search ad growth & expanded text ads
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: After Windows 10 bump & Yahoo deal, Microsoft’s search revenue growth looks stagnantJul 21, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Search ad revenues are growing, but the rate has been slowing. LinkedIn sessions […]
After Windows 10 bump & Yahoo deal, Microsoft’s search revenue growth looks stagnant
Search ad revenues are growing, but the rate has been slowing. LinkedIn sessions were up more than 20 percent from the prior quarter.
No more ‘OK Google’: Cortana can now be the default assistant on Android
It's Cortana you'll get when you long-press on the home button.
Microsoft debuts brilliant Cortana SDK strategy
The strategy potentially means that Cortana will show up on many more devices and device types than if it Microsoft had simply copied Echo.
Report: Microsoft responds to Amazon Echo, Google Home with “HomeHub”
Software approach would make Cortana available from the lock screen and provide other smart-home features.
Microsoft execs share plans for making Bing ‘pervasive,’ say search is about to become very different
At an event in Redmond, Microsoft shared its vision of the future in which Bing is at the heart of day-to-day experiences without users even realizing it.
SearchCap: Google percentage ratings, PPC & Asia
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google testing ratings percentage instead of yellow ratings stars in text adsJul 11, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Attention-grabbing yellow is replaced with a light gray font. 3 common mistakes made in […]
Shopping campaigns: Play like every day is a holiday
What's ahead for shopping ads this holiday season and beyond? Columnist Alexander Paluch recaps a session from SMX Advanced focusing on what search marketers need to know.
Bing Ads’ Lynne Kjolso talks growth after Yahoo, LinkedIn, voice search & quick wins
In a keynote discussion at SMX Advanced, Lynne Kjolso, general manager of global search sales and service at Microsoft, talked about how Bing Ads is evolving for mobile and more.
A brief evolution of Search: out of the search box and into our lives
We live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world powered by technology that changes by the nanosecond. And search is no different. Search is changing in look, form and function to become part of the fabric of our everyday lives, barely recognizable from its inception as a text box. By 2020, 50 percent of searches will be […]
Bing News launches PubHub, a portal for news publishers to submit their sites
Bing News has launched their Bing News PubHub, a place to submit your site to Bing News for inclusion.
SearchCap: Bing Ads updates, latest Windows 10 release & the Jelly relaunch
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Maximizing your mobile impact Apr 29, 2016 by Amy Bishop Search marketers, are you prepared for a mobile world? Columnist Amy Bishop discusses trends and opportunities to help guide your optimization […]
Microsoft blocks Google Chrome & other browsers from Cortana in latest Windows 10 release
Microsoft says blocking third-party browsers & search providers improves user experience and is in keeping with how competitors act with their own digital assistants.
Be There. Introducing The Bing Network.
At Bing, we’re building a platform that gives people “knowledge for doing” in a more natural, predictive and personal way. It’s the intelligence that spans not just across Microsoft products but across platforms and across partners. Bing Network connects you to the moments that matter by being in the products people use every […]
Bing Partners With NCAA To Deliver March Madness Predictions & Tournament App
For the second year in a row, Bing and the NCAA are teaming up to help fans fill out their NCAA brackets and follow all 67 games during this year's tournament.
Bing Native Ads Rollout Gains Steam: Support Coming To Bing Ads Editor
Bing native ads extend the reach of search ads to MSN.com
Bing Rolls Out Red Carpet For The Oscars With Its “Academy Awards Experience”
Bing's Guide to the Academy Awards delivers Oscar-related content, including past winners, red carpet fashions and memorable show moments.
Microsoft Introduces Advertisers To The Bing Network
What search partnership? The Yahoo Bing Network is no more as both companies forge onward under separate cover.
Microsoft Silences “Hey Cortana” In US Version Of Android App
An update to Microsoft’s Cortana app for Android removes the “Hey Cortana” hands-free activation feature. Updated December 20, the new version of the app lists three “what’s new” features: Improved app stability. Enhanced call and text features. Removed “Hey Cortana” feature for US market. “Hey Cortana” was reportedly removed because the feature disrupted use of […]
Epic Roundup: The Biggest Things To Happen In Paid Search In 2015
From new deals to more data to audiences, 2015 was packed with PPC changes.
Google’s Top Trends In 2015: Lamar Odom, Blockbuster Films & What Is Charlie Charlie?
Google's top trends show what piqued our interest most: from athletes and celebrities to the most-asked "how to" and "what is" questions.
After A Year Of Transition, Microsoft Execs Say, “We’re All In On Search”
With Bing now at the center of Microsoft's consumer monetization strategy, executives display a new level of confidence when sharing plans for growing the search business.
Google AdWords Turns 15: A Look Back At The Origins Of A $60 Billion Business
AdWords launched with 350 advertisers in 2000. Today, more than 1 million advertisers generate tens of billions in revenue for the company.
Milestone: Bing Now Profitable As Windows 10 Success Boosts Usage
Amid the flurry of earnings released yesterday, Microsoft announced a significant milestone: Bing is now profitable. On the earnings call, Microsoft’s CFO Amy Hood said “In search, we expect Bing’s strong trajectory to continue, remaining profitable for the remainder of the year.” According to comScore, Bing’s US market share is 20.7 percent. Microsoft reported yesterday […]
Bing Ads Announces Syndication Deal With AdMarketplace, Gumtree.com
Deals expand reach for Bing Ads advertisers in search results on US and UK digital properties.
New Deal Makes Baidu The Search Default For Microsoft’s Edge Browser In China
Deal will see special promotion of Windows when people search for it on Baidu. Baidu also to be home page.
SearchCap: New Google Logo, App Interstitials Penalty & Goodbye Search Queries Report
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: The Finalists For The 2015 Search Engine Land Awards Are… We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the inaugural Search Engine Land Awards. With over 100 compelling entries, we are […]
Cortana For Android Is Officially Available For Download In US Beta
A month ago, Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana became available for download in a pre-beta release. Now, an official US beta version of Cortana for Android is here. An iOS version is coming soon. The full Cortana experience and functionality are available to Windows 10 and Windows Phone users. But because Cortana for Android doesn’t access […]
Microsoft Makes It Harder To Break Up With Bing In Windows 10, Critics Cry Foul
Windows 10 (so far) is a hit for Microsoft. It has been well reviewed, it’s free, and it already has millions of downloads. It also makes IE successor Edge the browser default and makes it harder to switch away from Bing as your default search engine. There are roughly 1.5 billion Windows PC users around […]