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Microsoft, Facebook Seal Search And Ad Deal

Not happy with Facebook's search and advertising system?  Well, Microsoft's going to try its hand at improving things.  A new deal between the two companies should bring Live Search aboard before winter begins.

Microsoft Opens Up About Future in Search

Robert Scoble scored a video interview with Brad Goldberg, manager of the Microsoft Search team, and had an interesting discussion on what Microsoft has up its sleeve as far as their future in search is concerned. What kinds of things can they do to compete with Google? Scoble suggests that some Mahalo-type strategies could be in order.

Danny Sullivan Wants Search Choice In Firefox

The relationship between Google and Mozilla keeps the Firefox maker well-funded, but apparently relegates the option for Microsoft's Live Search to one step away for consumers.

Microsoft Enriches 'Search And Give' Charitable Program

Queries performed through the Live Search program operated by Microsoft generated over $250,000 for local schools and non-profits, and the company hopes to see even greater returns this year.

Live Search Rolls Out 404 Help

Microsoft offers webmasters a new toolkit to help them create dynamic 404 pages that can help get visitors back on track if they hit a dead end on a site.

Microsoft Enhances Wikipedia Results in Live Search

Until a couple of days ago, if you would type in a query that would be available on Wikipedia, then the SERPs (Search Engine Result Pages) just came out with the exact match and the link to the article.

Microsoft Burns Down Book Search

Citing poor demand, Microsoft will back away from scanning and indexing books and academic works for Live Search

Microsoft Offering Cash Back Of Live Search Usage

Microsoft is all set to follow the footsteps of corporate banks that offer 'CashBacks' on Credit Card purchases.

Microsoft Close To Paying Live Searchers

Nearly three years after declaring search engines may need to pay their users, Microsoft may be on the cusp of doing that for users of Live Search.

Live Search Drops Goodies Into Windows Mobile

Feedback from users of Microsoft's Live Search for Windows Mobile drove the introduction of several new features for the service.