YellowPages.com Partners With Microsoft

Peter Devereaux
by Peter Devereaux 18 Mar, 2008
YellowPages.com Partners With Microsoft

AT&T subsidiary YellowPages.com will be including its paid advertising listings on Microsoft's local search sites (Live Search and Live Search Maps properties) in an distribution agreement announced yesterday.  The deal in effect replaces Idearc's (owners of SuperPages.com) relationship with Microsoft and means that AT&T has closed distribution agreements with AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo!.

What does this mean for local online advertisers?

Perhaps it's now time to consider promoting your local businesses' Web destination on the YellowPages.com network. There are free listings available but paid listings are what will get you new customers from exposure in the search media properties of Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo.

Unfortunately, there is little in the way of ad pricing on the site itself (and no self-service model?) but Video Profiles, Premium Inventory Listings, Search Engine Solutions and Web site solutions could be worth the time investigating. 

UPDATE: Idearc has formally responded to this post.

"Our agreement with MSN was expiring in April. The traffic from MSN had not met our expectations and had not performed as we had hoped, so we would not have renewed that agreement without significant changes. We are continuing to pursue other opportunities for our advertisers -- given that we have a performance-based model and a different strategy than MSN."

Peter Devereaux
Peter Devereaux
As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. With a passion for digital marketing, Peter is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, making him a sought-after thought leader in the field.