May 2000

Andrew Goodman

When to Yahoo!, and When Not To

As the world's leading portal (not counting AOL), Yahoo! offers a full-service web experience. Yet it's surprising how easy it is to ignore or forget key Yahoo! features. So... when to Yahoo!, and when not to? Here's an utterly opinionated guide to help you decide when to stay put, and when to go a-roamin' in search of better functionality or more fun. The rating system here is simple: either "Stay with Yahoo!" or "Worth a Detour."...

When to Yahoo!, and When Not To