Source and more on this story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7339864.stmYahoo and Google, the world's two biggest search engines, have announced a two-week experiment that will see them share advertising space.
During the pilot, Google will be able to place ads alongside 3% of search results on Yahoo's website.
Analysts say the move is designed to frustrate Microsoft, which has offered to buy Yahoo for $44.6bn (£22.6bn), or extract a higher offer.
The news came as both sides were reported to be forging other alliances.
Google and Yahoo to share web ads
Google and Yahoo to share web ads
Google and Yahoo to share web ads
