Microsoft Live SearchPerks

Infobox Software
name = Live Search
"Cashback"



caption = Live Search SearchPerks!
developer = Microsoft
latest_release_version = Final
latest_release_date = Oct 1 2008
latest_preview_version =
latest_preview_date =
operating_system =
genre = Reverse auction
license = [http://www.getsearchperks.com?form=MEGASP&publ=mryouth&crea=perks-online-rep21_1x1]

Live Search SearchPerks! is a service that allow users to search and gain tickets which can be redeemed for items such as frequent flyer miles or video games. It is part of Microsoft's Live Search group of services.

History

The cashback service started in October 2008 as part of Live.com. [http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39296601,00.htm] , retrieved 1 October 2008] On October 1, 2008, Microsoft announced that people could search and redeem tickets for prizes. When signing up a person receives 500 tickets and then 25 tickets per day per 25 searches. People can redeem their tickets once the offer ends for many different prizes. [http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/081001-030131] , retrieved 13 March Microsoft intends to use the SearchPerks as part of their Live Search services in attempt to catch up to Google in the search market.] ] [http://searchengineland.com/searchperks-microsoft-new-prizes-for-searches-program-14876.php] , retrieved 1 October 2008]

The prizes range from frequent flyer miles to XBOX games. The sign up requires a MSN ID which can be easily attained. You keep track of your tickets by downloading a box that lists the amount you have in your web browser.

ee also

*Live Search
*Cashback website

References

External links

* [http://www.getsearchperks.com?form=MEGASP&publ=mryouth&crea=perks-online-rep21_1x1]