Skype has partnered with UK based Thompson Directories. The deal will allow users to search for businesses using Skype’s optimized web toolbar.


Skype has partnered with UK based Thompson Directories The deal will allow users to search for businesses using Skype’s optimized web toolbar.

The search results will display three sponsored listings at the top of the page. A list of businesses will be displayed on the left had side of the page which will also be displayed geographically on a map.

The business listings will be integrated with pay-per-call service using Skype’s VOIP services.

James Bilefield, Vice President-Business Development, Skype, said, “Thomson Directories are widely acknowledged as the market leader in local search, so it made perfect sense for Skype to work with them” [Source]

The Skype toolbar also lets users call any phone number on any webpage directly.

 

 

 

 

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