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  Microsoft expands Search and Give charitable search engine program

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  50 days ago in WEBKEEPS · No authority yet

  Filed under: Internet, Microsoft, Search Microsoft is expanding its Search and Give program which lets you pick a charity to receive some cash every time you use the company's search engine. The program has been around for over a year and has raised more than $250,000 for 20,000 local schools and non-profit organizations. The new version ups the ante by letting you choose from over a million different organizations you'd like to support. That includes more than 100,000 schools and 900,000 non-profit organizations. Microsoft has also increased the amount of money donated. Every time you click the search button, a penny will be donated, although Microsoft will only match up to 500 searches per user per month. That means you could raise up to $60 a year for the charity of your choice just by searching the web. You can also use new tools to track your donations, total donations, and the number of people contributing to the same charity as you. While we kind of laughed when Microsoft tried to bribe people to use their product search engine by promising cashback on some purchases, the search and merit program is meant to appeal to your charitable side rather than your frugal side. If you're already a Live Search user, you should totally check out Search and Give. And if you prefer another search engine, it might at least be worth checking this one out.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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  Microsoft expands Search and Give charitable search engine program

  http://zonepc.co.uk/2008/06/04/microsoft-expands-search-and-...
  50 days ago in Zone PC - PC, Windows and Microsoft News and Updates · Authority: 7

  Filed under: Internet, Microsoft, Search Microsoft is expanding its Search and Give program which lets you pick a charity to receive some cash every time you use the company's search engine. The program has been around for over a year and has raised more than $250,000 for 20,000 local schools and non-profit organizations. The new version ups the ante by letting you choose from over a million different organizations you'd like to support. That includes more than 100,000 schools and 900,000 non-profit organizations. Microsoft has also increased the amount of money donated. Every time you click the search button, a penny will be donated, although Microsoft will only match up to 500 searches per user per month. That means you could raise up to $60 a year for the charity of your choice just by searching the web. You can also use new tools to track your donations, total donations, and the number of people contributing to the same charity as you. While we kind of laughed when Microsoft tried to bribe people to use their product search engine by promising cashback on some purchases, the search and merit program is meant to appeal to your charitable side rather than your frugal side. If you're already a Live Search user, you should totally check out Search and Give. And if you prefer another search engine, it might at least be worth checking this one out.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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  Microsoft Launches Live Search Cashback And Live Search Farecast

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  63 days ago in QuickNews · No authority yet

  And no matter how hard Microsoft has tried, the company has been unable ot make a dent in Google’s dominance of the search engine market. If you use Live Search Cashback page to search for products, When you buy qualifiying items, Microsoft will throw a little bit of money into a cashback account for you. And while Microsoft might be able to convince a few folks to use their product search engine, it remains unclear whether the move will convince people to use Live Search for their everyday search needs. Sources: www.downloadsquad.com searchengineland.com www.realtechnews.com www.hitsearchlimited.com feeds.searchenginewatch.com www.dbtechno.com
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  Micro$oft besticht LiveSearch User

  http://www.longneck.ch/blog/2008/05/22/microoft-besticht-liv...
  64 days ago in Longneck.ch · Authority: 2

  Micro$oft besticht LiveSearch Userrakudave, 22. Mai 2008 Kann man so verzweifelt sein? Offenbar schon. Micro$oft gibt den Benutzern von LiveSearch Geld, wenn sie die Suchmaschiene verwenden, um einzukaufen. Das ganze nennt sich CashBack und ab 5$ wird ausgezahlt. Es scheint jedes Mittel recht, um mit Google aufschliessen zu versuchen. Die ganze Story auf Downloadsquad Kategorie IT-News, Microsoft |
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  Microsoft: Would you use our search engine for a shiny new nickel?

  http://financeinformant.com/2008/05/21/microsoft-would-you-u...
  64 days ago in money news blog - Just another WordPress weblog · Authority: 10

  Microsoft: Would you use our search engine for a shiny new nickel? Posted by: in Services Filed under: Internet, Web services, Microsoft, Search It’s hard being Microsoft. Oh, not when you’re talking about desktop software. The company pretty much owns the desktop operating system. But on the web, Google is pretty much king. And no matter how hard Microsoft has tried, the company has been unable ot make a dent in Google’s dominance of the search engine market. So Microsoft is tryng something new: Bribing people to use its Live Search. Here’s how it works. If you use Live Search Cashback page to search for products, When you purchase qualifiying items, Microsoft will throw a tiny bit of money into a cashback account for you. When your balance reaches $5 or more, they’ll send you the money. Microsoft has reportedly partnered with retailers including Barnes & Noble, Sears, Home Depot, and J&R Electronics to offer cash back deals of between 2 and 30 percent. Of course, you don’t make any money if you don’t spend some. And while Microsoft might be able to convince a few folks to use their product search engine, it remains unclear whether the move will convince people to use Live Search for their each day search needs. [via Seattle PI] Read | Permalink | Email this

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