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Bing Ads Management

Win the searches your competitors ignore. SEO Inc. builds and manages Microsoft Advertising campaigns across Bing, its search partners and Copilot, tuned for qualified leads and profitable sales rather than a copy of your Google account.

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Tell us about your Google and Microsoft accounts. We will compare them and show where Bing can add profitable volume.

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29 yrsManaging paid search since 1997, from the GoTo and Overture era to Microsoft Advertising today.
30 daysFor Alliance Business Centers’ paid account, run on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, to reach break-even.
+51%Ecommerce conversion rate for Bug-A-Salt, a client whose engagement included Bing Ads management.
4 officesNashville, Carlsbad (San Diego), New York City and Houston.
Why Microsoft Advertising

A second search engine with its own buyers

Most advertisers pour everything into Google and treat Bing as an afterthought. That leaves a less crowded auction, different audiences and targeting Google cannot offer.

PPC is not a “set and forget” channel. Importing your Google account is a starting point, not a strategy.

Reach beyond Bing.com

Microsoft Advertising serves ads on Microsoft Bing and on search partner sites, which Microsoft names as including Yahoo, AOL, DuckDuckGo and Ecosia (Microsoft Advertising). Comscore data cited by Microsoft (March 2023, US desktop) counts 109 million unique PC users and 6.4 billion monthly PC searches.

Targeting by LinkedIn profile

Microsoft Advertising is the only ad platform other than LinkedIn that targets by LinkedIn profile data: company, industry and job function. It works in Search, Dynamic Search ad, Microsoft Shopping, Audience and Performance Max campaigns as a bid adjustment, with up to 1,000 companies per ad group or campaign (Microsoft Learn).

Less crowded auctions

Fewer advertisers bid on many Bing queries, so a well-built account can often buy qualified clicks at a lower cost per click than the same terms on Google. We verify that with your own data before shifting budget.

Scope of work

What we manage in Microsoft Ads

One dedicated PPC manager runs your Microsoft account alongside Google, so keywords, offers, negatives and tracking stay aligned.

Google Import, done properly

Microsoft’s Google Import brings campaigns over with quick or advanced options and can recur daily, weekly or monthly (Microsoft Advertising). We use it, then rebuild bids, negatives and ads for Bing’s auction.

Keyword research and structure

Microsoft Keyword Planner research, tight ad groups, match types, negative lists and competitor analysis.

Ads and extensions

Responsive Search ads (up to 15 headlines and 4 descriptions), Dynamic Search ads with static headlines, multimedia ads and vertical ads where your industry qualifies, plus call, location and sitelink extensions.

Microsoft Shopping and Performance Max

Product feeds in Microsoft Merchant Center for Shopping and Performance Max campaigns. Since January 2026 Performance Max reports share of voice and supports up to 50 search themes per campaign (Microsoft Advertising). See our Shopping management service.

Tracking and consent

Universal Event Tracking (UET) for conversions, remarketing and automated bidding, plus call tracking. Microsoft required consent signals by May 5, 2025 for site visits from the EEA, UK and Switzerland, through Consent Mode on UET or an IAB TCF string (Microsoft Advertising). We set this up with your consent banner.

Bids, budgets and reporting

Bid strategies tied to CPL, CPA or ROAS, device and schedule adjustments, landing page advice and a monthly report.

2026 platform changes

AI features we turn on, test or switch off

We adopt what helps your goals and keep control of what does not.

Ads in Copilot

Ads now serve inside Microsoft Copilot answers. Microsoft states that organic Copilot responses are not influenced by sponsored content and that ads are clearly marked. Showroom ads, an immersive shopping format, began piloting in April 2025 (Microsoft Advertising).

Autogenerated assets in RSAs

From January 15, 2026, new Responsive Search ads have autogenerated assets enabled by default, filling unused headline and description slots. Sensitive verticals such as health and financial services remain opt-in (Microsoft Advertising). We review every generated asset and remove anything off-brand.

New customer acquisition in Performance Max

An open beta for advertisers using purchase goals lets Performance Max bid higher for, or only for, net-new customers (Microsoft Advertising). We feed it clean customer lists so it can tell the difference.

Content targeting on Microsoft properties

Audience ads can now be limited to MSN, Outlook, Microsoft Casual Games and Microsoft Edge, or to topics such as finance, travel and health (Microsoft Advertising).

Announced at Activate 2026

At its May 19, 2026 event Microsoft introduced Copilot-powered root cause analysis, an Ad Preview Hub, a closed pilot of AI Max for Search, and an Import Center that brings in campaigns from Google, Meta and Pinterest (Microsoft Advertising).

The decisions that matter

Six questions to answer before you scale Bing

Hover, tap or tab to each card for our answer.

Budget

How much should Bing get compared with Google?

Start with a test budget, then let cost per lead or ROAS decide. We rebalance between engines monthly on returns.

Import

Can I just import my Google campaigns?

You can, and it saves time. But Bing’s auction and partners differ, so imported bids, negatives and ads need rework.

Partners

Should I run on search partners?

Partners such as Yahoo, AOL and DuckDuckGo add reach, but quality varies. We review results by site and exclude weak ones.

B2B

Is Bing good for B2B lead generation?

Often. LinkedIn profile targeting lets us raise bids for the companies, industries and job functions you sell to.

Automation

Should I use Performance Max on Microsoft?

Microsoft reports roughly an 8% lift in incremental conversions with Performance Max. We test it against standard campaigns in your account before trusting it with the budget.

Tracking

Why do Bing conversions look different from Google?

Different tags, attribution windows and consent setups. We align UET, Google Ads and GA4 so both engines are judged on the same leads.

Our process

How we run Bing Ads management

We start with your Google and Microsoft data, then build a plan for the gaps.

Audit both engines

Review your Google Ads and Microsoft accounts, tracking, consent and competitors.

Build the strategy

Keywords, structure, audiences, LinkedIn targeting and budgets set by goal.

Launch and track

UET, call tracking and conversion values confirmed before spend scales.

Optimize weekly

Search terms, partners, bids, ads and landing pages reviewed every week.

Report monthly

CPL and ROAS analysis with recommendations from your dedicated PPC manager.

Proof

Results from our paid search team

Engagements where Microsoft Ads ran alongside Google Ads. Follow each link for the full context.

Business centers PPC

Alliance Business Centers

Paid account on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, losing money for more than 18 months before takeover.

Break-even in 30 daysAfter SEO Inc. took over the accountRead the case study →
Ecommerce SEO + PPC

Bug-A-Salt

SEO plus Google Ads and Bing Ads management for a consumer products brand.

+51% conversion rateWhile Google spend fell 76% year over year in JulyRead the case study →
DTC SEO + PPC

The Levy Group

Search programs including Google Ads and Microsoft Ads for a fashion distributor.

4x+ growthBusiness growth reported after year twoRead the case study →

Results belong to each client’s own campaigns and measurement period, as reported on each case study. See all client case studies.

Bing Ads management FAQ

Straight answers, with platform facts sourced from Microsoft Advertising and Microsoft Learn.

What is Bing Ads management?

Bing Ads management is the setup and ongoing optimization of Microsoft Advertising campaigns, the platform formerly called Bing Ads. It covers keywords, ads, bids, budgets, Shopping feeds, Universal Event Tracking and reporting across Bing, search partners such as Yahoo, AOL and DuckDuckGo, and Copilot.

Where do Microsoft Advertising search ads appear?

Search ads appear on Microsoft Bing and on search partner sites that Microsoft names as including Yahoo, AOL, DuckDuckGo and Ecosia. Ads also serve inside Microsoft Copilot, where Microsoft says sponsored content is clearly marked and does not influence organic answers.

Can I import my Google Ads campaigns into Microsoft Advertising?

Yes. Google Import offers quick and advanced options and can repeat daily, weekly or monthly. Microsoft announced an expanded Import Center at Activate 2026 that also brings in campaigns from Meta and Pinterest. We import, then rebuild bids, negatives and ads for Bing.

What is LinkedIn profile targeting in Microsoft Ads?

It lets you adjust bids by a searcher’s LinkedIn company, industry and job function. Microsoft says it is the only ad platform other than LinkedIn with this targeting. It is available in Search, Dynamic Search ad, Shopping, Audience and Performance Max campaigns, for up to 1,000 companies per ad group or campaign.

Does Microsoft Advertising have Performance Max?

Yes. Microsoft reports roughly an 8% lift in incremental conversions with Performance Max. In January 2026 it added share of voice metrics, up to 50 search themes per campaign and an open beta for new customer acquisition goals for advertisers using purchase goals.

Do I need consent mode for Microsoft Ads?

If you get traffic from the EEA, UK or Switzerland, yes. Microsoft required advertisers to send user consent signals by May 5, 2025, using Consent Mode on UET or an IAB TCF consent string, or performance for those site visits is affected.

Are autogenerated ads turned on in Microsoft Advertising?

For new Responsive Search ads, yes. From January 15, 2026 autogenerated assets are on by default to fill unused headline and description slots, except in sensitive verticals like health and financial services. You can opt out per ad, and we review every generated asset.

Why choose SEO Inc. for Bing Ads management?

SEO Inc. has managed paid search since 1997, starting in the GoTo and Overture era. We are a Google Partner, our team is Google Ads AI-Powered Performance certified, and one PPC manager runs your Google and Microsoft accounts together.

Find the profit your competitors leave on Bing

We will review your Google and Microsoft accounts, tracking and competitors, then show where Bing can add qualified volume. See how it fits with our PPC management or call 877.736.0006.