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Microsoft Copilot

AI assistant integrated across Microsoft 365 and Bing

Quick answer
Microsoft Copilot represents the integration of AI capabilities across Microsoft's entire product ecosystem — from Bing search to Microsoft 365 applications, Windows, and Edge browser. For brand visibility, Copilot is significant because it reaches users in productivity contexts: people using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams are increasingly asking Copilot questions that surface brand information.
At a glance

Microsoft Copilot overview

~12% of AI search queries
Market share
Bingbot
Crawler name
Hybrid
Category
Available
API access
Brand visibility

How brands appear in Microsoft Copilot

Brands surface in Copilot through Bing-powered web results combined with GPT-4 synthesis. In productivity contexts (Word, Teams, Outlook), Copilot may reference brands when users ask for recommendations or research. In Bing search, Copilot generates sidebar answers with cited sources. Brands with strong Bing SEO presence and well-structured content are favoured.

Key metrics

What to track on Microsoft Copilot

  • Bing search visibility as the foundation for Copilot citations
  • Brand mention frequency in Copilot productivity contexts
  • Enterprise discovery rate through Microsoft 365 integration
  • Citation accuracy and sentiment in Copilot responses
  • Cross-platform mention consistency (Bing vs Copilot vs Edge)
Optimisation tips

How to improve visibility on Microsoft Copilot

1

Optimise for Bing search as the primary data source for Copilot

2

Submit your site to Bing Webmaster Tools and ensure full indexation

3

Create content that answers workplace-context questions your audience asks

4

Leverage LinkedIn content synergy (Microsoft-owned, influences Bing/Copilot)

5

Implement Bing-specific structured data where applicable

6

Ensure your brand information is accurate across Microsoft properties

7

Monitor Copilot responses in Edge browser for your key queries

Example queries

Queries to monitor on Microsoft Copilot

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