Live Product Upload Beta is a free service that lets you, the online retailer, make your product catalog available via Live Product Search.

This easy-to-use gateway helps you upload accurate and up-to-date product data directly into the Live Product Search index, in any supported format, including text or XML, through either HTTP upload or FTP.

Product information can include images, descriptions, prices, and links to your Web site. You can upload any number of catalogs. Once a catalog has passed the validation process, it will be searchable through Live Product Search.

All you need is a Windows Live ID (formerly known as Passport) to log in and sign up. Fill out a simple application and you’ll be on your way in minutes.