Google is the most popular search engine in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best one. In fact, many people believe that Bing provides better results than Google does. If you’re not happy with Google search results, or if you’re looking for a change, then it’s time to switch to Bing. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between Google and Bing and why you should make the switch today!
What is Bing?
Bing is a search engine that was launched by Microsoft in 2009. Bing’s mission is to “help you make better decisions faster”. Bing provides relevant and useful results for your search queries, just like Google does. However, some people believe that Bing’s results are more accurate and helpful than Google’s.
The main difference between Google and Bing is the way they display results. Google displays results in a simple list, while Bing displays results in what’s called a “snapshot”. A snapshot is a summary of the information that you’re looking for, and it includes things like maps, images, and contact information. This can be really helpful if you’re looking for specific information about a place or a business.
How is Bing different from Google?
The main difference between Google and Bing is that Google search relies heavily on algorithms to determine the ranking of websites, while Bing search engine relies more on human input. This means that Google’s results may not always be the most relevant, while Bing’s results are usually more accurate.
Bing also offers a unique feature called “Bing Rewards.” With Bing Rewards, you can earn points by searching the web, trying new features, and more. These points can then be redeemed for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, and more. Google does not offer a similar program.
Reasons why people might think Bing is better than Google search?
- Google tracks your search history and uses it to target google ads, whereas Bing does not.
- Google personalizes results based on your location and past searches, while Bing provides more objective results.
- Google’s algorithms are constantly changing, which can result in unexpected results. Bing’s algorithms are more stable.
- Google sometimes censors search results, while Bing does not.
Reasons to switch to Bing
1. Search results that are comparable to or better than Google’s
If you’re not happy with Google’s search results, or if you’re looking for a change, then it’s time to switch to Bing. My personal feeling is that Bing provides somewhat more useful information than Google in general search. As I previously stated, Google gives results in a straightforward list, whereas Bing offers “snapshots” of results.
2. You can earn Rewards points by searching the web and then converting them to cash with Microsoft.
Bing Rewards is a great way to get rewarded for using Bing as your search engine. You can earn points by searching the web, trying new features, and more. These points can then be redeemed for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, and more. Google does not offer a similar program.
3. That’s a beautiful photograph
Some people enjoy seeing a company’s logo all day. Not me. On Bing, there is a beautiful, inspiring, and educational image every day. If you don’t visit last week’s images by pressing the arrow on the bottom right corner of the page like the heart, share, or download your preferred.
The Bing homepage isn’t just a stunner to look at. It offers all the following news, weather, and financial updates at a glance, as well as links to the online versions of Microsoft’s Microsoft Office applications.
4. Bing search with a picture instead of text
Bing’s Visual Search allows you to upload an image or paste in a URL to search for similar images, products, places, and more. Bing added several layers of search filters that Google users must drill down to find, including options to show only pictures with faces, for example, or display images in a particular layout. Google’s reverse image search is also excellent, but Bing’s visual interface makes it a little easier to use. Microsoft’s Bing search engine includes more information about the licensing requirements of images than Google does.
5. News that is navigable
Google News for a long time had the upper hand in its newly established trending stories area, but Bing for a while now seems to be upping its game. The topic navigation is clear and easy to understand. A trend topics view features a primary image with a summary and links to additional resources. You can create customized feeds of topics. Sports sections in nearly every major newspaper include a section for esports.
6. Bird’s Eye View Maps
Yes, Bing has maps as well, and while they may not be as robust as Google Maps’s, they do include directions, street view, traffic reports, and local company search with Yelp ratings and photos. The Bird’s Eye View is where they outperform Google Maps. The view from a satellite or a street-level perspective (which Bing also provides) is fantastic, but sometimes getting that overhead perspective is more beneficial when planning vacation spots. You can get to it by right-clicking on the map and selecting View Bird’s Eye. The Bird’s Eye view is very detailed, and it looks fantastic.
7. Games and Fun
Bing Fun has casual online games like crosswords, sudoku, 2048, jigsaw puzzles, Rubik’s Cube, and news quizzes for relaxing after a frustrating moment. Google does not offer anything like this.
Google to Bing why you should make the switch?
There are several reasons why you should make the switch from Google to Bing.
- You’re tired of Google search personalized results.
- You’re concerned about Google search data collection practices.
- You prefer Bing’s more objective search results.
- You like the stability of Bing’s algorithms.
- You don’t want Google search to censor your search results.
Changing default search engine to use in the address bar search
If you decide to change Google default search engine to use Bing in your address bar you can do it in a few easy steps.
Google Chrome – change default search engine
- In the Google Chrome browser go to settings by clicking on three dots in the top right corner.
- From the left pane, choose “Search engine.”
- Click on the “Search engine” dropdown menu and select “Bing”.
Firefox – change default search engine
- In the Firefox browser, go to settings by clicking on three lines in the top right corner.
- From the left pane, choose “Search.”
- Click on the “Default search engine” dropdown menu and select “Bing”.
Microsoft Edge – change default search engine
- In the Microsoft Edge browser click on three dots in the top right corner.
- From the dropdown menu select “Settings”.
- From the left pane, choose “Privacy, search, and services”
- Scroll down to the bottom and select “BingAddress bar and search”
- Choose “Bing” from the drop-down menu that reads, “Search engine used in the address bar.”
To change browser search engine follow a similar process for other browsers as well. After you have changed your Google default search engine to Bing, you can enjoy using all of its features from address bar search! Try out some of the unique features that Google doesn’t offer.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a better, more reliable search engine, then it’s time to switch to Bing. You won’t be disappointed! Google may be the most popular option, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best one. Give Bing a try today! You might be surprised at how much you like it. Happy searching!
