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May 16, 2012

Microsoft’s Bing search engines to use Facebook tips

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by the BBC

The new social results will appear in a grey column on the right-hand side of Bing’s results page. Microsoft is revamping its Bing search engine to include advice from Facebook and other social media platforms. The move involves the introduction of a new sidebar which seeks to connect users with friends and other enthusiasts who can provide help. The firm says it is based on the fact “90% of people consult with a friend or expert before making a decision”. Surveys suggest Bing has about a 15% share of the US search market, lagging behind Google’s 66% portion. The new service appears on the right-hand side of all results and includes a feature dubbed Friends Who Might Know.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18029771#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

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