If you run a company, you should make sure that it is listed on Bing, which controls a significant percentage of the search engine market. There is a chance that your business is already listed and all you need to do is claim it, but you may have to list it yourself. The process for listing and claiming your business, filling out your profile, and verifying your account is lengthy, but not too difficult.
Bing has control of a relatively large percentage of the search engine market, so if you run a business, it's a good idea to make sure that it's listed on Bing so that potential customers can find you more easily. Read on to learn how to do that.
To list your business, follow these instructions:
If you do not already have a business Microsoft account, you need to sign up for one first. If you do already have one, skip to the next paragraph. First, go to Microsoft's log-in page and click on the Sign up Now link at the bottom of the form. Fill out the form and submit it.
Go to the Bing Places for Business page. Bing may already have your business listed, because of the high connectivity of the internet. Search for your business by name, location, or phone number to find out. If it is already listed, click on Claim Business and skip to the next paragraph. If it is not listed, go to the Bing search engine and search for your business. If you find it, click on Claim Business and skip to the next paragraph. If you do not find it. go back to the Bing Places for Business tab and click on the Create New Business button. Once you enter your business' details, click on Claim Business.
Click on the Verify button. Enter your email address. Click on the Verify Now button. Go to your email and find the email from Bing Places for Business. Use the PIN to verify your account.
Click on the Edit link located beside your business profile. Check the information under the Basic Information header. Select primary and auxiliary categories for your business under the Category Information header. Check that your contact details under the Contact Details header are accurate. Upload photos of your business under the Business Photos header. Enter your hours of operation under the Business Hours header. Click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page. Choose phone call or text message for final verification. Use the verification code you are sent to complete the process.
If you need help, you can contact a Bing representative by help forum. There is no contact phone and no other online contact options.
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