May
21

Microsoft to Launch Cashback Search Service

Microsoft Corp. hopes to make gains on Google Inc. in the lucrative business of Internet search through a new service that pays consumers who buy items they find through the software company’s search service, according to people familiar with the company’s plan.

The Redmond, Wash., software maker is rolling out a service called “Live Search cashback” that gives consumers money back on certain purchase of products found through Microsoft’s live.com Web search service, the people said.

The new service is part of a broader effort by Microsoft …

Live pages are available at http://search.live.com/cashback

Definitely an interesting idea - We all love free stuff, right?