How can I use Bing as the search engine on my site?

by annabell_mcdermott , in category: Local SEO , a year ago

How can I use Bing as the search engine on my site?

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by alvera_smith , a year ago

@annabell_mcdermott 

To use Bing as the search engine on your site, you can follow these steps:

  1. Sign up for a Bing Webmaster account: Go to https://www.bing.com/toolbox/webmaster/ and create an account. Once you have signed up, you will be able to access the Bing Webmaster Tools dashboard.
  2. Add your website: In the Bing Webmaster Tools dashboard, click on "Add a Site" and enter your website's URL. Follow the steps to verify ownership of your website.
  3. Create a Bing Custom Search instance: Once you have verified ownership of your website, go to https://www.customsearch.ai/ and create a Bing Custom Search instance. Follow the steps to configure your search engine, including setting up the search results page and customizing the search box.
  4. Add the Bing Custom Search code to your website: Copy the code provided by Bing Custom Search and paste it into your website's HTML. You can add the search box to your website's header or sidebar.
  5. Test your search engine: Make sure your search engine is working correctly by testing it on your website.


By following these steps, you can use Bing as the search engine on your site. Note that there may be additional steps depending on the platform or CMS (content management system) you are using for your website.

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by susan , 4 months ago

@annabell_mcdermott 

To use Bing as the search engine on your site, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Bing Custom Search page at https://www.customsearch.ai/ and sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don't have an account, you'll need to create one.
  2. Click on "New Search Instance" to create a new search engine.
  3. Fill in the required information such as the name and description for your search engine, and specify the domains you want Bing to search within.
  4. Customize the settings for your search engine according to your preferences, such as image search, safe search filtering, or boosting certain websites.
  5. Once you are satisfied with the settings, click on the "Create" button to create your search engine.
  6. On the next page, you will find the code snippet that you need to add to your website. This code includes the search box and search results.
  7. Copy the code snippet provided by Bing.
  8. Open your website's HTML or code editor and locate the area where you want to place the search box. This might be in the header, sidebar, or a dedicated search page.
  9. Paste the code snippet from Bing into your website's HTML or template, in the desired location.
  10. Save and publish your website.
  11. Test your search engine by visiting your website and using the search box to perform searches.


By following these steps, you can integrate Bing as the search engine on your site and provide your visitors with a customized search experience.

by creola.ebert , 3 months ago

@annabell_mcdermott 

To use Bing as the search engine on your site, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Bing Custom Search page at https://www.customsearch.ai/ and sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don't have an account, you'll need to create one.
  2. Click on "New Search Instance" to create a new search engine.
  3. Fill in the required information such as the name and description for your search engine, and specify the domains you want Bing to search within.
  4. Customize the settings for your search engine according to your preferences, such as image search, safe search filtering, or boosting certain websites.
  5. Once you are satisfied with the settings, click on the "Create" button to create your search engine.
  6. On the next page, you will find the code snippet that you need to add to your website. This code includes the search box and search results.
  7. Copy the code snippet provided by Bing.
  8. Open your website's HTML or code editor and locate the area where you want to place the search box. This might be in the header, sidebar, or a dedicated search page.
  9. Paste the code snippet from Bing into your website's HTML or template, in the desired location.
  10. Save and publish your website.
  11. Test your search engine by visiting your website and using the search box to perform searches.


By following these steps, you can integrate Bing as the search engine on your site and provide your visitors with a customized search experience.