Search Engine Traffic Drops in September

The market share of the top 3 Internet search engines slipped a bit in September, possibly indicating that the honeymoon period is over for Bing and that new Google services didn’t really excite anyone. Yes, it’s only one source so it’s hardly a true market indicator but I’m sure Microsoft is paying attention.

"This is a pretty small slip for Bing, percentage-wise, and it's only from one measurement source," said Dan Olds, an analyst for The Gabriel Consulting Group. "The true tale will be told when the other folks who measure market share weigh in. Also, this isn't really a surprise. While I'm sure that Microsoft would love to see Bing steadily gain on Google, that just isn't in the cards. This is going to be a big battle that will be fought over the long term."

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