05-22-2008, 10:22 AM
Quote:Microsoft unveiled its big plan for online search, and it reeks of desperation.
The company is rolling out a cashback search service, which lets users get rebates for purchases they make through Live.com. The payments will be based on a percentage of the product's price, and will be paid via check, direct deposit or PayPal.
Microsoft has been gunning hard for a piece of the search business, but its attempt to develop brand loyalty through bribery seems a little embarrassing when its former takeover target (Yahoo) and the far-and-away search leader (Google) don't find it necessary to tip their users...
full article: http://blog.wired.com/business/2008/05/m...-gran.html
Bribes R Us: http://search.live.com/cashback/