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Google vs. Bing – Search Engine Preference

We just finished a report that compares Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing, with Google.

Our goal for this study was to gather users’ general impressions of the Google and Bing search engines, including overall functionality, presentation of content, and overall fit with user expectations and needs. We also wanted to see how much attention users paid to advertising space on the two sites.

To read the full report, check out the PDF Google vs. Bing

Or, read it here:


Catalyst Group Bing V. Google Usability Study

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    [...] Google vs. Bing – Search Engine Preference | CoFactors We just finished a report that compares Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing, with Google. Our goal for this study was to gather users’ general impressions of the Google and Bing search engines, including overall functionality, presentation of content, and overall fit with user expectations and needs. We also wanted to see how much attention users paid to advertising space on the two sites. (tags: usability eyetracking advertising) [...]

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