Yahoo is consistently rated the number one web destination in the world by Alexa, but it only has a fraction of the web search market share. So, just what are all those people doing on Yahoo?
It's easy to dismiss Yahoo as just a basic web search and news portal, but there really is a lot more to Yahoo than meets the eye.
MyYahoo!
Description: My Yahoo is a personalized start page that allows you to arrange Yahoo pages and add modules that suit your interests.
Yahoo! Answers
Description: An area for you to ask questions, find answers and even answer questions posed by other users. You are scored on answering questions and having people vote your answer as the best.
Yahoo! Autos
Description: Find prices and reviews of new cars, search for used cars, and get car buying tips. A great place to go for those in the market for a new car.
Yahoo! Buzz
Description: A blend of social news and streamed content, Yahoo! Buzz brings you the hottest stories being read on the web.
Yahoo! Games
Description: Yahoo hosts a wide variety of casual games that can be played for free, including some addictive multiplayer games where you can compete against other Yahoo users. Yahoo! Games also serves up launch videos of the hottest video games.
Yahoo! Groups
Description: While not really competitive with the features of popular social networks like MySpace or Facebook, Yahoo! Groups does offer an easy way to stay in touch with a group of people. Yahoo! Groups allows pictures to be shared as well as a discussion area.
Yahoo! HotJobs
Description: A job search database that allows you to apply for jobs online by filling out your profile and uploading a version of your resume for the prospective employer.
Yahoo! Maps
Description: A great mapping utility that will also give driving instructions to a destination and list out nearby businesses such as restaurants, hotels, doctors, etc.
Yahoo! Movies
Description: A movie database where you can look up local show times, purchase movie tickets, see what's hot at the box office, view movie clips, and read reviews.
Yahoo! Music
Description: Create your own radio station by listening to songs and telling Yahoo! Music which ones you like and which ones you don't like.
