Bing Sets The Record Straight

[Rudy]

They didn't copy the search results though, they did what google has doen since they started. they saw what users typed, where they wanted to go, and collated this automatically behind the scenes.

I'm willing to bet that if you do the other way around (use Chrome or IE with the Google toolbar), that you won't be able to add fake entries to Google...

[HawkMan]

I'm willing to bet that if you do the other way around (use Chrome or IE with the Google toolbar), that you won't be able to add fake entries to Google...

huh that's weird, since that's where google got the idea from. that's EXACTLY what scammers do. but let's not let facts get in the way.

[Ironman273]

I'm willing to bet that if you do the other way around (use Chrome or IE with the Google toolbar), that you won't be able to add fake entries to Google...

Even if that's true, that's not the point. The point is that part of the Bing system relies on entries from Bing Toolbar users, and Google exploited that to make it appear that they used Google results when it was only after months of results shaping.

You can get a little more information here, if truth is really what you want: http://www.technewsdaily.com/to-catch-googles-eye-websites-engage-in-a-wild-west-rivalry-1271/

[Rudy]

huh that's weird, since that's where google got the idea from. that's EXACTLY what scammers do. but let's not let facts get in the way.

:unsure: :blink: :rolleyes: :pinch:

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

huh that's weird, since that's where google got the idea from. that's EXACTLY what scammers do. but let's not let facts get in the way.

I have never heard of that happening :blink:

I know there's "Googlebombing", when you create loads of links to the site you want to rank highly, all with your term in the link. But I've never heard of doing it simply by searching for the term (and even then, wouldn't it already require it to rank highly?)

[BajiRav]

I'm willing to bet that if you do the other way around (use Chrome or IE with the Google toolbar), that you won't be able to add fake entries to Google...

I have never heard of that happening :blink:

I know there's "Googlebombing", when you create loads of links to the site you want to rank highly, all with your term in the link. But I've never heard of doing it simply by searching for the term (and even then, wouldn't it already require it to rank highly?)

You guys need to read up on this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click_fraud

Check out the Legal Cases section.

[teusje]

huh that's weird, since that's where google got the idea from. that's EXACTLY what scammers do. but let's not let facts get in the way.

from the same blog a post from 2009: http://teusje.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/is-google-trying-to-redirect-traffic-from-bing-through-ads/

so google buys ads in Bing to redirect traffic, how lame is that :s

[Frylock86]

Unfortunate for Bing as Google got their sucker punch headline regardless of being true or not. I doubt many media outlets will follow up on this or be noticed by many people. You will probably hear "Did you know Bing copies Google results" from random folk in the near future.

Yeah, I have yet to see CNN retract their article or even update it.

[spudtrooper]

Always. From time to time I swap to Bing search on the iPhone ( just for a change ) and Bing has to be the biggest pile of rubbish ever produced and sold as a search service. I'd rather have a manual directory any day than have to use only Bing.

As a side note however, Yahoo isin't too bad these days for some reason, Google is still way better in terms of relevance though.

Son, you've lost your geek card.

Yahoo uses Bing for serps. Google is actually declining in SERP ratings as well.. (too full of pay to play websites)

[ViperAFK]

Always. From time to time I swap to Bing search on the iPhone ( just for a change ) and Bing has to be the biggest pile of rubbish ever produced and sold as a search service. I'd rather have a manual directory any day than have to use only Bing.

As a side note however, Yahoo isin't too bad these days for some reason, Google is still way better in terms of relevance though.

lol wow.... :pinch:

[Rigby]

Microsoft should sue them for slander.

[jakem1]

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As a side note however, Yahoo isin't too bad these days for some reason, Google is still way better in terms of relevance though.

[Kpssst]

Unfortunate for Bing as Google got their sucker punch headline regardless of being true or not. I doubt many media outlets will follow up on this or be noticed by many people. You will probably hear "Did you know Bing copies Google results" from random folk in the near future.

Very well said. Most websites I've come across with this story have not included an update on the situation.

[George P Global Moderator]

In the end if Bing keeps growing it's marketshare month after month in the US and finally adds features outside of the US then Google can cry and moan all it wants.