Sources at netimperative report that MSN Search has been exploring to expand its search partner base for quite a some time. It is stated that MSN has added MSN Search box to Moneyextra.com. This is done so that MSN increase its search base to lead its Rivalries such as Google and Yahoo! in the search engine market race.
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Recently, Microsoft announced that its MSN Search would no longer remain active for the users. Does That surprise you? Now you can make your search results even more faster and simple with Microsoft's newly launched Windows Live Search. This act has made Microsoft's long term plans to push the Windows-brand in its internet strategy possible. According to Microsoft, the use of Windows Live Search would prove beneficial to them as compared to MSN Search. Probably, this time Microsoft is hitting the arrow in the right direction.
Microsoft Corp. is gearing up to launch its Windows Live Video service. With this service Microsoft would be able to buy and sell the content. Currently Google Inc. is providing this service.
According to LiveSide.net, this service is expected to be available publicly in April. Currently, Microsoft's video service, MSN Video provides a variety of news, entertainment and sports from its content partners and the web.
MSN is said to launch its Click to call service soon. This act by Microsoft is taken to mark their place as leaders in the search engine technology. The long term plans of Microsoft to compete with the already existing leaders Google and Yahoo! in the search engine market seems to be proving true. David Cole, Microsoft SVP and head of MSN in his statement conveyed that "Make no mistake, Windows Live is our strategic bet to change the game and win, while we grow and drive revenue with MSN.com"
MSN has released the Window Live Toolbar beta. This Toolbar has been added by Onfolio company which was recently acquired by MSN. This toolbar helps to read and feed collections via a reader. This reader is integrated into IE.
This would enable you to organize information even if it’s huge. While searching you don't get enough time to organize a whole lot of information. Now, just search and leave it on this beta toolbar which would manage it for you.
Microsoft launches its beta version of Live Search today. This is specifically designed to improve the MSN search. So, atleast for the time being you can enjoy an entirely upgraded version of the MSN search that includes refreshing features including an updated version of Live.com and a Windows Live Toolbar. According to Adam Sohn, Microsoft's Director of Global Sales & Marketing PR, both the services would be empowered by the same underlying technology. Quite a good thought! But, the user response would only tell how fruitful his thought has appeared.
Microsoft claimed that its MSN search engine would lead Google in 2006. The statement put forward by MSN's head Niel Halloway last week has raised the eyebrows of many. With Google's search market share of 41.1%, MSN ranks third followed by its second competitor Yahoo!. As the statistics tell, it seems that MSN is throwing arrows aimlessly at its rivals. Doesn't sound practical at all.
Firefox Faux Pas!
With MSN Adcenter going live for three hours yesterday, users have come across signing up problems with its pilot enrollment because the Firefox wasn't supportive enough. Now, this is a serious issue as it prevented a lot many to sign up to the Adcenter. Obviously, it gets really miserable if you run any campaign and see a Firefox window cropping up and passing you the message that "you are not authorized to view this page." But, when the same procedure was followed on the existing Adwords campaign, the results varied. It was found to be more user friendly, except for the help options. So, this adds up as yet another disadvantage. MSN Adcenter is highly incompatible with Firefox, specially for the advertisers.
Not surprisingly, once again Microsoft plans to launch a new search engine. Hopefully, this time Microsoft would be able to overturn search giant Google. It would be interesting to see what will happen next. Most probably, new search engine will be launched in next six months across the USA, Britain and then Europe.
Now you can win instant prizes while searching on MSN search engine. This is a latest marketing gimmick put to test by Microsoft. The idea behind this latest offer is to attract more traffic to MSN search engine. According to, MSN Search and Win, "Simply search with MSN, click the Search and Win link in the results, and you could instantly win one of many fabulous prizes."
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