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If you’re like most business owners, Google probably gets most of your attention when it comes to search engines. And understandably so… it dominates the market! But ignoring Bing completely might be a missed opportunity, especially if you’re looking to maximize your online visibility without overspending.
So, is setting up Bing Webmaster Tools worth it? In short: yes! Here’s why.
Bing Still Has Real Market Share
No, Bing isn’t Google. But it’s not irrelevant either. Depending on the source, Bing accounts for roughly 6-9% of the U.S. desktop search market.
That may sound small, but when you consider the number of searches that happen daily (over 3.5 billion on Google, alone!), it’s not insignificant.
And don’t forget that Bing powers search on Yahoo, ChatGPT, and even some voice assistants. That reach adds up.
For businesses trying to reach every possible customer, even a few extra percentage points of visibility can mean more clicks, more leads, and more sales.
It’s Free to Set Up
There’s no cost to sign up with Bing Webmaster Tools. Once you’re set up, you’ll get access to a dashboard full of useful insights about how your site is performing on Bing.
It won’t replace Google Analytics or Search Console, but it gives you another perspective and can highlight opportunities you might be missing.
Bing Users Tend to Be Older and More Affluent
This is often overlooked, but it matters. Bing’s audience skews older and tends to have more disposable income. If your products or services appeal to that demographic, Bing might bring in higher-quality traffic than you’d expect.
This is especially true for industries like finance, real estate, healthcare, legal services, and B2B. If your customer base fits into those categories, Bing could end up being a high-value channel.
Better Indexing and Technical Feedback
One of the most practical benefits of Bing Webmaster Tools is how it handles indexing. You can submit URLs directly to be crawled, which can speed up the appearance of new or updated pages in Bing’s results.
The tool also offers solid technical SEO feedback. You’ll see crawl errors, broken links, malware warnings, and indexing issues. It’s a second set of eyes on your site that can catch things Google might not surface right away.
Bing Ads Integrate Nicely
If you’re running paid search ads or considering expanding into Microsoft Ads (formerly Bing Ads), Webmaster Tools gives you data to support that strategy. You can identify which keywords drive traffic organically, then use that insight to refine your paid campaigns. It’s a good way to stretch your advertising budget further.
The Bottom Line
Setting up Bing Webmaster Tools doesn’t require much time, and the potential benefits – more visibility, broader demographic reach, better site diagnostics – are worth it. It’s less about choosing Bing over Google than it is covering all your bases.
Need help getting started? Pink Dog Digital can handle the setup, walk you through the data, and help you make the most of what Bing has to offer. Reach out today to speak with our SEO experts.
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