CNET’s Webware, a tech site about “cool web 2.0 apps for everyone,” has announced its annual Webware 100 Nominees, and Live Search is pleased to announce that FOUR Live Search offerings made the list. WOO HOO!clip_image001

Introduced in 2007, the CNET Webware 100 is a round-up of outstanding Web 2.0 products and services, nominated by the readers. The Webware editors select 300 finalists and invite readers to vote on the final picks. Live Search took home prizes in 2007 and 2008 and we need your help to go three for three.

Voting starts today, so visit the Webware website to vote for all your favorite Live Search products in three big categories, including:

· Search & Reference: Live Search

· Location-Based Services: Live Search 411 and Live Search Maps

· Commerce : Live Search Farecast (Beta)

While you’re voting for Live Search, don’t forget to show some love for the other Microsoft products nominated, including:

· Browsing: IE8

· Communication: Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Hotmail

· Infrastructure and Storage: Windows Live Sync and Windows Live SkyDrive and Live Mesh and Silverlight

· Productivity: Microsoft Office Live Small Business and Microsoft Office Live Workspace

Voting will end on April 30, 2009, at noon Pacific Time so be sure to vote right away, and spread the word to other fans of Live Search.

Thank you for your support!

Melissa Powell, Senior Product Manager, Live Search