San Francisco-based directory firm WorldPages/WebYP Inc. entered a
strategic alliance with Microsoft to integrate the WorldPages Directory into
Microsoft Internet Explorer’s search
capabilities.
The directory will enable users of Internet Explorer versions 5.0 as well as
older versions 3.0 and 4.0 to access WorldPages’ search engine for
businesses, people and government listings. Financial arrangements were not
disclosed.
WorldPages provides access to 117 million U.S. and Canadian white and yellow
pages listings (including mapping,) toll-free numbers, 9 million e-mail
addresses, 30 million URLs and links to over 350 directories worldwide.
WorldPages offers Internet Explorer users access to information and Web sites
of more than 150,000 small businesses across North America.
Advanced Communications Group Inc. said last week that its board of directors
has approved a letter of intent to acquire the outstanding stock of Web YP
Inc. (doing business as WorldPages.com).
WorldPages has more than 85 North American sales affiliates and 150,000
advertisers.